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Are Mountain people really ignorant about climate change?

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KATHMANDU, Nepal–Experts and stakeholders have long been complaining that climate change have adverse impact on the lives of mountain people. However, people of the mountain community are unaware about the issues due to the lack of knowledge, and education and particularly the interest. Neither they are aware nor convinced about the climate change that is posing threats to their lives and livelihood. In an attempt to study the impact of climate change on such lives, three aspirant women climbers who reached to top of Mt K2, the deadliest peak in the world have also reached to the conclusion that Himalayan lives has been doomed by the climate change. They had observed the impacts of climate change in the high Himalayan region during their K2 expedition.

k2summiterNepali women veterans Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, Maya Sherpa and Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, who also set the record of being the first Nepali women to successfully climb K2 on July 26 witnessed that Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than ever before.

They also noticed significant changes in weather patterns of high Himalayan reign. During a programme held in the capital Kathmandu, they complained that many people turned their deaf ear towards the reality of climate change.

“In my decade long mountaineering career, I have witnessed noticeable changes in the weather patterns of Himalaya. What I learnt during the period is mountain people are ignorant about climate change”, Today’s Nagrik national daily quoted Pasang Lhamu, a 30-year-old mountaineer from Solukhumbu district as saying. She also stressed the need to make aware about the changing climate patterns to mountain people.

In fact, the women mountaineer had left for the peak with a drive– to raise awareness about the change and their mission was supported by the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

They have a better experience at the camp-2 of Mount K2 where a rock once covered with snow seemed like just an ordinary rock. Maya Sherpa, a 35-year-old mountaineer from Okhaldhunga district, said they observed the impacts of climate change in the high Himalayan region during their K2 expedition. Dawa Sherpa, another member of the team said their conquer over the peak was as similar to winning the Great War.

The women are planning to release a book and video about their observations that they made during arguably the world´s most difficult ascent.

Source : nepalmountainnews.com

18 leopards dead in a year

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18 leopards dead in a year

KASKI, AUG 21 – In a recent tally, at least 18 leopards have been found dead in the jungles of Pokhara since the past year. The toll apparently increased since many of the injured and sick leopards could not get timely treatment. According to the District Forest Office in Kaski, the death toll is rising at an alarming rate since the district does not have a veterinary specialising on the treatment of wild animals.

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“Most of these leopards were found dead at separate locations in the district,” assistant DFO Madhav Prasad Baral said, “those found injured or in a sick state died for want of treatment.” The DFO said that the 18 leopards were found dead between August 2013 and August 2014. The injured or sickly leopards are often found straying out of forests and entering human settlements in search of easy prey. Few months ago, around half a dozen leopards were found dead in the district within a week. Authorities suspected that they might have died of consuming poison.

According to the existing laws, a person found to have poached wildlife will be sentenced to two years in jail and fined Rs 10,000.

Forest officials in the district admitted that incidents of wild animals being killed by traps or by feeding them carcasses of domestic animals treated with medicines are increasing of late.

Source: ekantipur.com

Indian PM Narendra Modi said “Buddha Bhumi (land of Buddha) Nepal”

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Indian PM Narendra Modi said “Buddha Bhumi (land of Buddha) Nepal”
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Nepal for shunning the path of violence to settle the internal conflict.The Indian PM openly appreciated Nepal’s peace process during his speech on the occasion of 68th Independence Day of India which is marked on 15th of August. He said the international community can learn peaceful means opted by the people of Nepal.

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During a special function organized at Lal Killa (Red fort) in New Delhi, the Indian premier said “Buddha Bhumi (land of Buddha) Nepal” mentioned about the political transformation in Nepal from war to Buddha and weapons to scripture. “India should take lesson from Nepal’s success in settling the internal conflict,” said Modi in his speech. “In Nepal, at one time the youth had taken the path of violence. But today the same youth are waiting for the constitution to be made,” he said. Modi said: “I had said that Nepal can inspire youth of the world who have taken the path of violence to come back on the path of peace. If Nepal can have peace, then why can’t India.” After PM Modi’s speech, heads of different diplomatic agencies congratulated the acting Nepali Ambassador to Nepal, Krishna Prasad Dhakal, on ‘the message of successful peace process.’

Source : Ekantipur

Nepal is Asia’s Top Destination

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Nepal is Asia’s Top Destination
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TripAdvisor — an international travel site — announced on December 3 that Kathmandu was the travellers’ first choice in Asia and third choice globally for the coming days.
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One December 3, TripAdvisor disclosed the winners of its 2013 Travellers’ Choice Awards for Destinations on Rise. The list disclosed by the website is based on reviews and votes of travellers. The ‘destinations on rise’ category rates places that have seen the biggest increase in positive reviews from travellers on the site over the past years.
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The website has described Kathmandu as a mystical and magical place and a trove of ancient structures that are enveloped in folklore. The site claims to have over 260 million unique visitors monthly and operates in 34 countries, including China.

According to it, Kathmandu is the only destination to make it to the list from South Asia. Other destinations from Asia include Israel, Japan and Vietnam. Kathmandu has also been named the best backpack destination by Australian travellers. Topping the list for the world is Havana in Cuba.

Source : The Himalayan Times

TripAdvisor — an international travel site — announced on December 3 that Kathmandu was the travellers’ first choice in Asia and third choice globally for the coming days.

One December 3, TripAdvisor disclosed the winners of its 2013 Travellers’ Choice Awards for Destinations on Rise. The list disclosed by the website is based on reviews and votes of travellers. The ‘destinations on rise’ category rates places that have seen the biggest increase in positive reviews from travellers on the site over the past years.

The website has described Kathmandu as a mystical and magical place and a trove of ancient structures that are enveloped in folklore. The site claims to have over 260 million unique visitors monthly and operates in 34 countries, including China.

According to it, Kathmandu is the only destination to make it to the list from South Asia. Other destinations from Asia include Israel, Japan and Vietnam. Kathmandu has also been named the best backpack destination by Australian travellers. Topping the list for the world is Havana in Cuba. – See more at: http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Nepal+is+Asia%27s+top+destination+&NewsID=398668#sthash.bhzoUqNT.dpuf

TripAdvisor — an international travel site — announced on December 3 that Kathmandu was the travellers’ first choice in Asia and third choice globally for the coming days.

One December 3, TripAdvisor disclosed the winners of its 2013 Travellers’ Choice Awards for Destinations on Rise. The list disclosed by the website is based on reviews and votes of travellers. The ‘destinations on rise’ category rates places that have seen the biggest increase in positive reviews from travellers on the site over the past years.

The website has described Kathmandu as a mystical and magical place and a trove of ancient structures that are enveloped in folklore. The site claims to have over 260 million unique visitors monthly and operates in 34 countries, including China.

According to it, Kathmandu is the only destination to make it to the list from South Asia. Other destinations from Asia include Israel, Japan and Vietnam. Kathmandu has also been named the best backpack destination by Australian travellers. Topping the list for the world is Havana in Cuba. – See more at: http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Nepal+is+Asia%27s+top+destination+&NewsID=398668#sthash.bhzoUqNT.dpuf

TripAdvisor — an international travel site — announced on December 3 that Kathmandu was the travellers’ first choice in Asia and third choice globally for the coming days.

One December 3, TripAdvisor disclosed the winners of its 2013 Travellers’ Choice Awards for Destinations on Rise. The list disclosed by the website is based on reviews and votes of travellers. The ‘destinations on rise’ category rates places that have seen the biggest increase in positive reviews from travellers on the site over the past years.

The website has described Kathmandu as a mystical and magical place and a trove of ancient structures that are enveloped in folklore. The site claims to have over 260 million unique visitors monthly and operates in 34 countries, including China.

According to it, Kathmandu is the only destination to make it to the list from South Asia. Other destinations from Asia include Israel, Japan and Vietnam. Kathmandu has also been named the best backpack destination by Australian travellers. Topping the list for the world is Havana in Cuba. – See more at: http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Nepal+is+Asia%27s+top+destination+&NewsID=398668#sthash.bhzoUqNT.dpuf

Modi performs ‘Special Puja’ at Pashupatinath

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Modi performs ‘Special Puja’ at Pashupatinath
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    Nepal, the land of splendid nature and rich culture is waiting for you exploration through its different facets.
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    Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia.
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Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed a special puja at Pashupatinath Temple on the second and final day of his two-day official visit on Monday morning.Modi reached the temple at 9:25 am amid unprecedented security and remained at the temple for about an hour. Devotees were barred from offering prayers inside the temple from 7:30 onwards this morning.

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Modi also offered 2,500 kg of white sandalwood to the Pashupatinath Temple during the puja.”Another major significance of my Nepal visit is that I will have the opportunity of paying obeisance at Pashupatinath Temple on the sepcial occassion of ‘sawan ki somwar’ (Monday of Shrawan),” the Indian PM had tweeted earlier.Mondays of Shravan, which is revered as the month of Lord Shiva, are considred highly auspicious according to Hindu mythology and millions of Hindu devotees visit Lord Shiva shrines on the day. Modi is among the high-profile pilgrims at Pashupatinath Temple . In the past, the shrine has received Indian dignitaries like R Venkataraman, IK Gujral, PB Narsingha Rao and Jaswant Singh. As part of the preparations to welcome Modi, the temple premises had undergone a makeover such as decorations within the temple and its surroundings and painting of the major route leading to the shrine. Making the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM in 17 years, Modi had pledged not to interfere in Nepal’s internal affairs. He announced US$ 1 billion soft loan and said his government was determined to forge a new relationship with the Himalayan nation in a first address by a foreign head of state/government to Nepal’s Parliament after 1990.

Source : ekantipur.com