Kathmandu. The air quality in the Kathmandu Valley, which had started to deteriorate rapidly last week, has shown signs of improvement again. Pollution, which had increased due to dry weather and forest fires, has gradually started to decrease in recent days with the onset of rain.According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), the air quality index, which was around 92 last Tuesday, had reached 247 by Thursday. Experts had expressed concern that this level, which falls into the 'very unhealthy' category, could have serious effects on public health. Currently, however, pollution is decreasing, and today the AQI has dropped to...
Kanchanpur. The outbreak of wildfires has begun to increase in the forest areas of the Sudurpashchim Province. So far, about 15 percent of the forest area has been affected. According to Hemraj Bist, director of the Provincial Forest Directorate, the impact of wildfires has been particularly severe in the forests of the Chure region. This is directly affecting forest conservation, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of local communities.Director Bist stated that wildfires are more prevalent in the Chure region's forests compared to the plains. He explained that while wildfires in the plains can be relatively easily controlled due to the active...
Mustang. The collection of Yarsagumba has started in various places in Mustang. Yarsagumba collection has begun in the high mountains under the Kunjo, Kowang, and Tukuche conservation area management committees in the lower region of Thasang Rural Municipality.Yarsagumba is a herb found at an altitude of three thousand to six thousand meters above sea level. Yarsa is collected every year from Baishakh to Ashad end in more than half a dozen places in the Baragung Muktikshetra, Gharphjong, and Thasang Rural Municipalities.Local residents of the district, individuals with temporary residence in the district, and a significant number of people from outside...
Kathmandu. Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 9 wickets in a match held on Monday. With this victory, Bangalore has strengthened its position with 12 points from 6 wins in 8 matches.Sent to bat first after losing the toss, Delhi Capitals could only score 75 runs, losing all wickets in 16.3 overs. For Delhi, Abhishek Porel scored a maximum of 30 runs, while David Miller contributed 19 runs. Josh Hazlewood of RCB bowled a lethal spell, dismantling Delhi's batting lineup. He took 4 crucial wickets for just 12 runs in 3.3 overs. Similarly,...
Kathmandu. The Ambassador of China to Nepal, Zhang Mao Ming, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Bikram Timilsina, today. Discussions were held on Nepal-China relations, mutual interests, and bilateral cooperation, according to the Ministry of Communications' secretariat. During the meeting, Ambassador Zhang Mao Ming congratulated Nepal on the formation of a new government and expressed the view that cooperation should be expanded in various fields to further deepen and strengthen the existing friendship between the two neighboring nations in the coming days. He noted that with the formation of a stable and strong...