Monks arrive in Nepal’s Lumbini after 108-day barefoot peace march across US
The “Walk for Peace” movement expands to South Asia, carrying a message of harmony from Texas to the birthplace of Buddha.
The “Walk for Peace” movement expands to South Asia, carrying a message of harmony from Texas to the birthplace of Buddha.
Stakeholders say legal hurdles, political interference, and weak coordination slow efforts to develop Lumbini into a global spiritual hub.
Conservationists say parties prioritise vote-winning projects and ignore the long-term benefits of conserving biodiversity.
A nationwide census conducted last month shows populations have dropped in major wetlands. Experts cite habitat loss and human threats.
The black-necked crane is a globally rare and near-threatened bird species in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
Six young cranes in Rupandehi and Kapilvastu were fitted with GPS tags to track their movement, migration and breeding behaviour.
With just 397 in numbers, these elusive big cats face habitat loss and climate threats, but could become a major tourist attraction while helping maintain ecological balance.
The birthplace of Lord Buddha is gradually returning to normalcy as tourists, both domestic and foreign, have started visiting the historical site.
The proposal to list Tilaurakot (identified as the ancient Kapilvastu) was deferred by the committee based on a recommendation from the ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments…
Ornithologist Anish Timsina was the first to observe and document the bird. “I watched it for half an hour from just 30 meters away while it was gliding and flying joyfully. It…