Enviroment - Khabar Butwal

The Moral Cost of imprisonment: Rethinking the Role of Zoos : Sushil Khanal

In an age of rising environmental awareness and growing recognition of animal rights, the ethical treatment of animals in captivity demands urgent reflection. Once regarded as centres of education and entertainment, zoos today have become symbols of an outdated relationship between humans and nature — one that values spectacle over compassion, and captivity over freedom. Behind the boundaries and behind the cages built for human entertainment lies silent suffering. Elephants, tigers, reptiles, birds, and marine creatures spend their entire lives confined within limited spaces that can never replicate the complexity of their natural habitats. Deprived of movement, social interaction, and…

Global Tiger Day: Raising Awareness for Tiger Conservation

Global Tiger Day is observed every year on July 29 with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of tiger conservation. The day was established following a declaration made at the International Tiger Forum held in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2010. That event marked the first global summit focused on tiger conservation. In Nepal, the Ministry of Forests and Environment organizes various programs to mark this day. According to the latest national tiger census conducted in 2022, the tiger population in Nepal has reached 355. While this is a significant achievement that exceeds earlier targets, it has also brought…

Teaser of Nepali Film ‘RIMAI’ Released with New Release Date

The teaser of the upcoming Nepali film RIMAI has been released, along with the announcement of a new release date. Initially scheduled to hit theaters on Bhadra 27, the film will now be released earlier, on Bhadra 20. With its new release date, RIMAI is set to face a box office clash with the comedy film Chitthi, which features popular comedian Khadkabahadur Pun in the lead role. The teaser opens with a scene where Daya Hang Rai’s character goes to ask for a girl’s hand in marriage. Rai plays the role of Ashbahadur Gurung. The teaser also reintroduces the beloved…

Sagarmatha Sambaad Successful in Highlighting Issues from Mountains to Islands: Foreign Minister

Kathmandu, May 18, 2025 (Jestha 4, 2081) Foreign Minister Dr. Arju Rana Deuba has stated that the Sagarmatha Sambaad has been successful in raising awareness about the problems caused by climate change—from the high Himalayas to island nations. Speaking at the closing session of the three-day Sagarmatha Sambaad held in Kathmandu, Minister Deuba emphasized that this edition of the dialogue brought together leaders, policymakers, experts, scholars, youth, civil society representatives, international organizations, and communities from mountainous and island countries in a spirit of genuine dialogue. He noted the importance of collective efforts to implement the outcomes and achieve the goals…

Two Killed, Three Seriously Injured After Being Crushed by a Tree in Nawalparasi

3rd Jestha 2081 (May 16, 2024) West Nawalparasi – Two people have died and three others were seriously injured after being crushed by a tree in Sunwal, West Nawalparasi. On Friday afternoon, during a thunderstorm with heavy winds and rain, a large tree fell on locals who were taking shelter at a roadside waiting shed in Chhapara, Ward No. 7 of Sunwal Municipality. According to Santosh Paudel, Chief of the Area Police Office in Sunwal, 30-year-old Mira Bayambu and 40-year-old Durga Bahadur Pun, both from Sunwal-7, died on the spot. Three others—40-year-old Naramati Pariyar, 51-year-old Durgeshwara Khamcha, and 22-year-old Anil…