Kathmandu: (AFP) – The twisting road that leads to Indonesia’s future capital is lined with dense rainforest and pockets of plantations, punctuated every so often with monkeys enjoying a laze out on the tarmac. Located in eastern Borneo — the …

Kathmandu: Stakeholders have laid emphasis on the urgent need of conserving and restoration of the forest wetlands. At the fourth Narayani Water Dialogue and Interaction Programme organised at Gaindakot of Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta East), they stressed on preservation of wetland in …

Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane has directed the security bodies for effective law enforcement. Talking to journalists at Bharatpur Airport today, he said he has instructed the Chief District Officers (CDOs) throughout the country …

Kathmandu: Eighty-four species of birds have been recorded along the bank of the Manohara river and adjoining areas. The bird count conducted by a team led by wildlife photographer and bird lover Sanjay Tha Shrestha concluded on Tuesday with this …

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has urged all parents to take their children to the nearest health facility for vaccination against rubella and measles. Children at nine months should be administered vaccine against rubella and measles while second …