Road projects increasing landslip risk in Bajura BAJURA, July 13 Haphazard road construction and use of heavy machinery for the same have put human settlements and national forest areas at high risk of landslides in the villages of Bajura. According to Local Development Officer Yubraj Poudel,... Travel 14 Jul, 2015
Haphazard road construction puts Bajura villages at landslide risk BAJURA: Haphazard road construction has destroyed community and national forest areas of the district, while putting various villages at a high risk of landslides. Local Development Officer (LDO) Yuvaraj Paudel said some among 23... Travel 12 Jul, 2015
Road construction taking toll on Bajura forests BAJURA: National and community forests in Bajura district are being destroyed in the name of road construction. Use of excavators to construct roads under the District Development Committee (DDC) has depleted the forest area in the... Travel 06 Jun, 2015
Ice hot This year’s theme of the World Environment Day (June 5), “Melting Ice: A Hot Topic”, is most relevant to Nepal as its fast-receding glaciers run the risk of disappearing in the next 50 years. On the other hand, melting ice is increasing the size... 05 Jun, 2007
LETTERS Reduce noise pollution I thank Dr Ravi Sharma Aryal for his article “Noise pollution: Are you aware of it?” published in THT on March 22 in the Nature Walk section. It was an informative write-up. It was astonishing to know that officials at the... 23 Mar, 2006
Noise pollution: Are you aware of it? Kathmandu:The word ‘noise’ is derived from the Latin word ‘nausea’ meaning seasickness. Noise is among the most pervasive pollutants today. Noise is normally produced by fluctuations in air pressure, and includes sound and vibration. Road... Travel Abroad 22 Mar, 2006
