Migratory birds arrived here to escape harsh winter start returning Migratory birds that travelled here from trans-Himalayan countries to escape harsh winter are returning to their original habitat. Environment 27 Feb, 2026
Waterbird census records 42 species in Narayani River area The waterbird census conducted this year indicates the presence of 42 bird species in the Narayani River area. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, WWF Nepal has underscored major conservation achievements alongside growing climate and biodiversity challenges, calling for stronger dialogue and collaboration with the media and stakeholders. Environment 02 Jan, 2026
Nine rare male gharials recorded in Chitwan National Park rivers Nine male gharials, considered a rare species, have been recorded in the Rapti and Narayani rivers flowing through Chitwan National Park (CNP), according to park authorities. Nepal 20 Dec, 2025
WWF Nepal celebrates Earth Hour 2025 and World Water Day with nationwide initiatives WWF Nepal marked Earth Hour 2025 and World Water Day with a series of impactful environmental initiatives across the country, achieving milestones in river cleanup, public engagement, and awareness campaigns. Nepal 23 Mar, 2025
352 Ghariyals found in Rapti and Narayani rivers in CNP A recent census conducted by the Chitwan National Park (CNP) found 352 Ghariyal crocodiles in Rapti and Narayani rivers. Nepal 17 Jan, 2025
Foreign tourists surpass domestic visitors tourists in numbers at CNP Over Rs 100 million of revenue has been collected from 72,000 tourists visiting Chitwan National Park. A total of 72,461 people visited the park from mid-July to mid-December in the current fiscal year. Business 19 Dec, 2024
35 arrested for illegal activities in Chitwan National Park Over the past month and a half, two rhinos and one tiger have been found dead in different areas of the park and its buffer zone. Nepal 18 Dec, 2024
Bote people are essential to understanding life around rivers Bote are river people who primarily live in Bharatpur, Chitwan. Nepal 29 Oct, 2024
All sluice gates of Gandak Barrage opened following river surge The current water flow near Triveni has been recorded at approximately 400,000 cusecs. Nepal 28 Sep, 2024
World's rarest freshwater dolphin spotted in Budhi Rapti River On Sunday around 9 a.m., Jit Bahadur Tamang and Rabi Shrestha spotted a rare dolphin swimming and hopping in Budhi Rapti River. Nepal 26 Aug, 2024
Simaltaal incident: Two bodies found in Champaran, India The APF reported that the identities of 15 out of the 23 bodies retrieved so far have been confirmed, while eight male bodies and one female body remain unidentified. Nepal 19 Jul, 2024
