Ram Saran Tamang

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Early-warning system helps minimize damage during floods

Published On: March 28, 2019 07:58 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

BARDIYA, March 28: Until 19 years ago, indigenous people of Nangapur village in Bardiya district were bonded laborers known as Kamaiyas, who worked as slaves for wealthy landlords. They were eventually liberated from the vicious cycle of oppressive practice by the government and thereafter began their difficult rehabilitation in an estranged society.

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Researchers call for sustainable water resources development

Published On: March 15, 2019 03:30 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, March 15: In western Nepal where development is elusive, the abundant availability of water resources is considered as the pathway to its economic prosperity.

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The silent sufferers

Published On: March 1, 2019 08:11 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

In the remote Himalayan districts of Karnali region, policymakers assess that women carry out around 75 percent of the total works in farms and that the work is highly labor intensive. Despite their significant contributions, their safety and health needs are being overlooked. And the women suffer silently.

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Citizen science project aims for urban resiliency along Danda River

Published On: February 10, 2019 08:27 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Every year during spring, flocks of migratory birds come to Nepal seeking suitable breeding grounds and summer habitats. Danda River of Rupandehi, which harbors numerous fishes, reptiles, and insects, offers these birds plentiful prey and a safe haven for their stay.

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Citizen science project aims for urban resiliency along Danda River

Published On: February 10, 2019 02:03 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, Feb 9: Every year during spring, flocks of migratory birds come to Nepal seeking suitable breeding grounds and summer habitats. Danda River of Rupandehi, which harbors numerous fishes, reptiles, and insects, offers these birds plentiful prey and a safe haven for their stay.

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Govt initiates community-based project to conserve forests in eastern Nepal

Published On: January 31, 2019 09:02 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Known as the Rhododendron capital of the Himalayas, Tinjure-Milkhe-Jaljale (TMJ) forest complex in eastern Nepal has long been plagued by significant conservation issues that threaten to destroy the very charm of the beautiful landscape. The government hopes that its new community-based forest and biodiversity management plan would address the crisis and avert further damage to the terrain caused by loss of forest and habitat due to the traditional slash-and-burn method of agriculture, overgrazing, infrastructure as well as poaching.

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Govt initiates community-based project to conserve forests in eastern Nepal

Published On: January 31, 2019 04:00 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Known as the Rhododendron capital of the Himalayas, Tinjure-Milkhe-Jaljale (TMJ) forest complex in eastern Nepal has long been plagued by significant conservation issues that threaten to destroy the very charm of the beautiful landscape.

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Nepal's tiger population almost double in a decade

Published On: September 24, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Tigers in Nepal have become more conspicuous despite the constant threats from poachers, receding forest areas and development projects infringing upon their habitat.

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Dodging death: The sole survivor's account

Published On: September 14, 2018 09:58 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The phone rang. The receiver was greeted with a frantic message from the other end. “Call your sister Dolma immediately! Looks like something really bad has happened.”It was around 9 am last Saturday.

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Before the flood: Are we prepared?

Published On: June 10, 2018 05:00 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, June 10: Whether we are ready or not, the monsoon is about to burst upon us again. The first gentle rains come as a boon, helping farmers start cultivating the land on which their livelihood largely depends. But shortly thereafter, the monsoon unleashes its fury, bringing death and disaster with scant warning and leaving chaos and confusion in its wake.

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Transporters announce series of protests

Published On: April 19, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, April 19: In response to the government's tough stance against the transport cartels, five national federations of transport entrepreneurs on Wednesday jointly announced a series of protests, including an 'indefinite' nationwide strike.

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Govt moves against cartels, not to renew transport committees

Published On: April 18, 2018 08:01 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, April 18: In a bold move against  organized transport syndicates, the government on Tuesday decided not to renew any transportation committees, which are registered at district administration offices (DAOs).

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Govt stands tough against cartel on Arniko Highway

Published On: April 5, 2018 05:00 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, April 5: Eleven transport committees forming a cartel on the Arniko Highway halted their services on Wednesday, demanding that the government revoke the route permit awarded to Mayur Yatayat, a newly introduced bus service that poses a challenge to the cartel.

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Govt promises tough measures to end transport syndicate

Published On: April 2, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, April 2: In a bid to break transport syndicates highly prevalent in the country, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) introduced a new Transport Management Directive on Sunday, promising serious action against syndicate operators.

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Amnesty faults Nepal over migrant workers' rights

Published On: February 23, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The government has largely failed to protect migrant workers from unlawful and criminal conducts by dishonest recruitment agencies and agents despite the sizeable contribution of remittances in the economy, according to a recently published report of a human rights watchdog.

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Child marriage still rampant although illegal

Published On: February 17, 2018 09:00 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: When she was a child, Samikshya Chaudhary, 24, wanted to become a teacher. She had even overcome the challenges of being a visually-impaired person to consistently rank among the top three students of her class. Her dreams were within her reach. But things took a drastic turn when she eloped with her childhood sweetheart while studying in grade 9. They both were just 16 at the time.

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KUKL told to tackle dust pollution

Published On: January 11, 2018 08:25 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: Amid huge public outcry regarding air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley, the Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation has instructed the Project Implementation Department (PID) of Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) to speed up its pipe laying works and to take concrete measures to mitigate the environmental hazards arising from it.

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New landfill site expected to mitigate environment hazards

Published On: December 25, 2017 05:45 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

NUWAKOT, Dec 25: A small stream originated from the Himalayas looks reddish brown while flowing downhill from Sisdole, a landfill site in Nuwakot district where almost all the waste materials generated in the Kathmandu Valley are dumped.

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Farmers adopt climate-smart agriculture to combat drought

Published On: December 18, 2017 09:40 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

NAWALPARASI, Dec 18: In her twilight years, 59-year-old Pabitra Tiwari of Kuleni Rajahar still remembers how it used to be like living in the village during her youthful days. “Our farms were fertile. The yields were good. Water scarcity was virtually unheard of,” she recalled. “Most of our problems were petty.”

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MFD expects rainy weather on election day

Published On: June 28, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, June 28: As the Election Commission (EC) for the first time in the country's history is holding the local elections during the rainy season, the Meteorology Forecasting Division (MFD) has urged voters to be prepared for light to moderate rains on the day of the second phase elections on Wednesday.

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