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In Nepal's first, rare sarus cranes fitted with satellite transmitters

Lumbini, Nov. 11 -- The chicks are strikingly beautiful. They follow their mother, learning to forage and search for sustenance. Though they cannot yet fly and are still learning to stretch their wing... Read More


Devotees from Sri Lanka, Australia visit Lumbini to donate robes to monks

Lumbini, Nov. 3 -- Standing on the sacred soil of Lumbini, non-resident Sri Lankan businessman Hernta Herath, who lives in Australia, folded his palms and bowed deeply. "Two years ago, I made a vow t... Read More


Snow leopards in Nepal: Rare predators of high Himalayas

Lumbini, Oct. 23 -- Snow leopards have carved out their habitats, from the frigid heights of the Himalayas to the vast highland plains. Rarely seen by humans, this elusive predator inspires both fear ... Read More


Global heritage experts call for peace from Buddha's birthplace

Lumbini, Oct. 19 -- Heritage experts and conservation scientists from around the world have pledged to promote peace through the effective use of cultural heritages. The commitment was made at the end... Read More


After a tense week, Lumbini heads for normalcy as tourists return

Lumbini, Sept. 16 -- After a tense week marked by Gen Z protests demanding political reforms, Nepal's spiritual heartland, Lumbini, is witnessing a gradual revival. The birthplace of Lord Buddha is g... Read More


Glossy ibis sighted in Kathmandu Valley after 181 years

Lumbini, Sept. 8 -- Birdwatchers have recorded the sighting of the Glossy ibis, locally called sano sawari, in the Kathmandu Valley for the first time in nearly 200 years, rekindling excitement among ... Read More


Baby Ghariyals in Bardiya are a sight to celebrate

Bardiya, Aug. 15 -- The Crocodile Breeding Centre in Bardiya National Park is bustling with life. Ninety-three baby gharials, barely two months old, are turning the facility's ponds into a lively spec... Read More


Two boys drown while swimming in public pond in Kapilvastu

Kapilvastu, Aug. 14 -- Two boys drowned while swimming in a public pond in Krishnanagar Municipality-7, Sukhrampur, on Thursday afternoon. According to the Kapilvastu District Police Office, the inci... Read More