Armed Police nab infamous wildlife trader SAMSERGUNJ: A notorious smuggler who had given a slip to nearly a dozen Nepali Army check posts has finally been arrested in Banke. Gobinda Prasad Belbase, hailing from Kopuwa-1, Kapilvastu, who was travelling from Dhangadhi to Kathmandu with a hide... Travel 14 Feb, 2010
Wildlife traders held KATHMANDU: Police on Wednesday arrested three persons from Kailali’s Dhangadhi for their alleged involvement in illicit trade of wildlife body parts. Hari Tamang, Sher Bahadur Tamang and a woman -- all residents of Kanchanpur -- were arrested... Travel 11 Feb, 2010
Capital Briefs Rs 360 m for children Kathmandu: The Norwegian government has decided to provide Rs 360 million in grant to the Save the Children, Nepal. The amount will be provided to the two-year project operated by the organisation, according to the Norwegian... Horoscopes 06 Feb, 2010
Internet allowing illegal wildlife trade: activist SINGAPORE: Illegal wildlife traders are turning to the Internet to reach a wider customer base, circumvent laws and evade authorities, an animal rights activist told a conference on Sunday. Items such as rhinoceros horns, leopard pelts and even live...
