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8 dolphins counted in Karnali river: Study

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REPUBLICA, May 26: Recent research estimates a maximum of six to eight resident dolphins in the Karnali river of far-western Nepal.
While experts hesitate to go along with this, the researchers have warned of a marked decline in both the number and distribution range of dolphins in the Karnali river system "which may lead to a further decline and ultimate extinction of the dolphin from the river if stringent measures are not taken to protect these acquatic mammals".

Dolphins are listed as a critically endangered species, the highest level of threat under the list provided by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). [More]

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	Sanders is new UNHCR chief Steven Craig Sanders has been appointed the new Nepal Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Sanders of the United States has worked with the UN refugee agency since 1992 in a number of countries, including Bangladesh, Sudan, Indonesia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Malawi and a stint at agency’s headquarters in Geneva. “I am delighted to be in Nepal, a country rich in culture and natural beauty, and look forward to maintaining an effective working relationship with the Government of Nepal, and other major stakeholders in the refugee program in Nepal,” says Sanders.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Ban asks parties to 'maintain momentum' to hold polls by mid-Dec
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KATHMANDU, May 25: Amid delay in expediting the works related to fresh elections, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged all parties in Nepal to overcome remaining political obstacles to hold the country´s next elections within the existing timetable.

In a statement on Friday, Secretary General Ban´s spokesperson said the Secretary-General “has been following events in Nepal closely,” and “urges all parties to maintain momentum by overcoming the remaining political obstacles to hold the next elections within the existing timetable of the recent 11-point agreement.” [More]

No headway in minimum pay hike talks
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Political appointments made by Bhattarai govt scrapped
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

250 trucks stranded as govt restricts excavation, exports of river products
RRITESH TRIPATHI

BIRGUNJ, May 25: Around 250 trucks and tippers carrying aggregates to India are stranded after the government imposed restriction on excavation and exports of river products.

Kailash Kumar Bajimaya, chief district officer of Parsa, said the trucks and tippers were taken under control after the Central Regional Administration Office issued an instruction to stop excavation and exports of aggregates and sand. The office issued the instruction based on an order issued by the Home Ministry. [More]

Sula's wines now in Nepal
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EIF approves $1.8m for Chyangra pashmina promotion
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SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Buddhists flock holy sites to observe Buddha Jayanti
PRATIBHA RAWAL

KATHMANDU, May 25: Roma Sherpa, 55, a resident of Kapan in Kathmandu, sat on her heels after making 10 rounds of the Baudhanath Stupa, Saturday afternoon. She looked exhausted.

"I still need to make 98 more rounds," said Sherpa. After a brief pause, Sherpa, who was visiting Baudhanath along with her friends to observe Buddha Jayanti, the birthday of the lord Gautam Buddha, proceeded to make further rounds of the stupa. [More]

With record May rain, monsoon expected on time
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UK climber heads home as Nepal probes 'illegal' video call
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LIFESTYLE

Down the career roads
YUKTA BAJRACHARYA

KATHMANDU, May 22: Career decisions aren’t easy to make. And even when we’ve decided what we want to do in life, we’re presented with many hurdles that we have to overcome. Four students from Herald International College in Maharajgunj share their career plans and anticipations on this week’s edition of Campus Talk.

The participants, Anjana Adhikari, Anita Bastola, Ranjita Bhattarai and Anupa Ramudamu are all first year students of Bachelors in Business Studies (BBS) at Herald International. [More]

Engineering the way you eat
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Keeping the fire alive
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SPORTS

Three sports briefs: TT team leaves for Bangkok today
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Bhairahawa tops group
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Police starts Gurkha Cup on winning note
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INTERNATIONAL

16 children die in Pakistan school bus fire: police
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LAHORE, Pakistan, May 25: Sixteen children and a teacher were killed when their school bus caught fire in central Pakistan on Saturday, police said.

Seven other children were injured in the blaze which destroyed the vehicle. [More]

Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest
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Chinese PM pledges stronger partnership with Pakistan
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