Hunting of rare wildlife up in Bajura

With the onset of snowfall in the upper belt of Bajura, hunting of rare wildlife has increased there. As reported, increased poaching has been reported in Martadi, Dahakot, Manakot, Toli, Kailashmandau, Kanda, Rugin, Chhatar and Dogadi.

Nepal 04 Mar, 2023

Snowfall sparks wildlife poaching

Freezing cold triggered by snowfall in the highlands has led to the rise in smuggling of rare wild species in Bajura.

Nepal 03 Jan, 2022

Bajura girl returns home after successful treatment

After successful treatment, Kranti Rokaya of Bajura’s Gaumul Rural Municipality, has returned home.

Nepal 22 Nov, 2021

Bajura girl taken to Kathmandu for treatment

Shanti Sewa Griha rescued a 15-year-old girl of Gaumul Rural Municipality in Bajura on Tuesday and sent her to Kathmandu for treatment after The Himalayan Times daily published a news story about the girl’s plight.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2021

15-year-old Bajura child struggling for life

A 15-year-old girl has been struggling for life for want of treatment in Gaumul Rural Municipality, Bajura. Kranti Rokaya of Manakot has been deprived of treatment due to her poor financial condition.

Environment 15 Jul, 2021

115-year-old receives COVID jab in Bajura

Hundred-and-fifteen-year-old Goite Rokaya received the first jab of COVID-19 vaccine at Manakot of Gaumul Rural Municipality, Bajura.

Nepal 28 Mar, 2021

With beginning of snowfall, poaching on the rise in Bajura

BAJURA: Poaching of rare endangered animals has increased with the beginning of snowfall in higher altitude areas of Bajura district. The endangered wildlife inhabiting the areas in Martadi, Dahakot, Manakot, Toli, Kailashmandau, Kanda, Rugin,...

Travel 15 Jan, 2021

Local herb production declines in Bajura

BAJURA: Production of local herbs has dropped with the possible extinction of endangered species and vegetation in Bichchhaya area located in Himali Rural Municipality ward 1,2 and 3 of Bajura district. The district is famous for locally grown...

Travel 03 Aug, 2020

Wildlife poaching up in Bajura

Bajura, June 14 Taking advantage of the nationwide lockdown, wildlife poachers have become active in Bajura, of late. Wildlife poaching has increased in places such as Martadi, Dahakot, Manakot, Toli, Kailashmandau, Kanda, Chhatara, Rugin and...

Travel 15 Jun, 2020

Poachers arrested with firearms, rare animal hides

BAJURA: Bajura Police on Thursday arrested seven persons in possession of firearms and rare animal hides from Budhinanda Municipality of the district, following an increased vigilance to control poaching activities during winter. Bajura District...

Travel 26 Dec, 2019

THT Impact: Teenager receives financial support for treatment of fractured leg

BAJURA: Shiva Rokaya -- the teenager from Bajura who had been bed-ridden due to a fractured leg for the past four months -- has received financial support from various quarters for his treatment. People from inside and outside the country have...

Travel 08 Oct, 2018

Orphan teenager in dire need of help

BAJURA: Troubled by poor economic condition, an orphan teenager from Bajura district has been bed ridden due to a fractured leg for the past four months. 17-year-old Shiva Rokaya of Manakot in Gaumul Rural Municipality-5 broke his leg when he...

Travel 06 Oct, 2018