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Nepal begins national tiger census today

Lumbini, Dec. 16 -- As majestic as it is rare, the Bengal tiger stands at the centre of Nepal's conservation success story. The country will launch its fifth national tiger census on Tuesday, using ad... Read More


Nepal ornithologists confirm first breeding of black-necked cranes

Lumbini, Dec. 9 -- Nepal has recorded the first confirmed breeding of the black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis), locally called Kalikantha Saras, in the high-altitude Limi valley of Humla district. T... Read More


In Nepal's first, rare sarus cranes fitted with satellite transmitters

Lumbini, Nov. 11 -- The chicks are strikingly beautiful. They follow their mother, learning to forage and search for sustenance. Though they cannot yet fly and are still learning to stretch their wing... Read More


Devotees from Sri Lanka, Australia visit Lumbini to donate robes to monks

Lumbini, Nov. 3 -- Standing on the sacred soil of Lumbini, non-resident Sri Lankan businessman Hernta Herath, who lives in Australia, folded his palms and bowed deeply. "Two years ago, I made a vow t... Read More


Snow leopards in Nepal: Rare predators of high Himalayas

Lumbini, Oct. 23 -- Snow leopards have carved out their habitats, from the frigid heights of the Himalayas to the vast highland plains. Rarely seen by humans, this elusive predator inspires both fear ... Read More


Global heritage experts call for peace from Buddha's birthplace

Lumbini, Oct. 19 -- Heritage experts and conservation scientists from around the world have pledged to promote peace through the effective use of cultural heritages. The commitment was made at the end... Read More