Over the past two decades, Nepal has witnessed more than 11,000 human-elephant conflict incidents, claiming 274 lives and injuring 138 people. Factors like habitat destruction and shrinking forest areas have forced elephants into human settlements, intensifying these conflicts, especially in eastern districts like Jhapa. While the government has initiated measures such as electric fencing and awareness programs, the problem persists, calling for sustainable coexistence strategies.
Nepal is currently experiencing the partial effects of a western low-pressure system, leading to varied weather conditions across the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
The 4th constitution day was observed across the country with huge fanfare. A special program was organized at the Nepal Army pavilion with President...
Over the past two decades, Nepal has witnessed more than 11,000 human-elephant conflict incidents, claiming 274 lives and injuring 138 people. Factors like habitat destruction and shrinking forest areas have forced elephants into human settlements, intensifying these conflicts, especially in eastern districts like Jhapa. While the government has initiated measures such as electric fencing and awareness programs, the problem persists, calling for sustainable coexistence strategies.
The age-old tradition of weaving gundri (straw mats) in Syangja is vanishing due to modern alternatives and changing lifestyles. Once a common practice during the harvest season, weaving gundri from paddy straw has been replaced by the use of plastic mats and rugs.
