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Violet cuckoo recorded for the first time in Nepal

Kapilvastu, April 17 -- A new migratory bird species, locally named Baijani Koili (violet cuckoo), has been recorded for the first time in Nepal. The bird was sighted at the Sukhani forest area of Ron... Read More


Forests echo with summer migratory birds' calls

Lumbini, April 6 -- The banks of Danav River along the Bhairahawa-Taulihawa road stretch in Rupandehi district are abuzz with activity as migratory birds arrive to nest. Among them, Chestnut-headed be... Read More


Dried fish smuggling thrives at Krishnanagar customs

Kapilvastu, Feb. 26 -- Dried fish are being imported in high quantities paying reduced duties through Krishnanagar customs, allegedly in collusion between traders and officials. Traders have been und... Read More


New postage stamp honours Tilaurakot's legacy

Kapilvastu, Feb. 20 -- The government has issued a postage stamp featuring a punch-marked coin to highlight the glorious civilisation of Tilaurakot, the capital city of the ancient Shakya dynasty. On... Read More


Congress-UML wrangling over hospital chief appointment cripples Kapilvastu Hospital

Kapilvastu, Feb. 12 -- based Kapilvastu Hospital, which was ranked first in minimum service standards across the country just three years ago, now lies in disarray. The 50-bed hospital has turned into... Read More