42 species of birds found in Narayani River area
The waterbird census carried out this year shows that there are 42 species of birds in the Narayani River area.
The bird census the previous year had found 41 species of birds and it was 42 species this year in the Narayani River area, said DB Chaudhary, Bird Census Coordinator of Chitwan National Park West Sector.
More birds have been found in the Narayani River and the surrounding wetlands of the western sector of Chitwan National Park than last year.
According to the integrated data of the bird census conducted by a group of experts in the Narayani River and surrounding areas, 12,887 birds of 42 species have been found in the Narayani area this year
In 2024, 9,548 birds of 41 species were counted and in 2023, 10,257 birds of 41 species were counted. This year, one more species of bird has been found compared to the past few years and the number has also increased.
It may be noted that a total of 903 species of birds have been listed in Nepal. Of these, 162 species of birds are found in the aquatic area.
The birds were counted in five groups, from Sighrauli to Amaltari, from Sighrauli to Pithauli, from Pithauli to Amaltari, and from Amaltari to Triveni Gandak Barrage. Coordinator Chaudhary shared that the initial estimate is that the overall number of birds has increased by 3,339 this year compared to last year.
According to him, the largest number of migratory birds that come here are from Siberia and other northern hemispheres to escape the cold.
Sonam Lhosar being observed today
The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, New Year, by organizing various programs today.
Sonam Lhosar festival is celebrated every year on the occasion of Magh Shukla Pratipada with various programs.
Sonam Lhosar is divided into 12 categories: rat, cow, tiger, rabbit, dragon (cloud), snake, horse, sheep, monkey, bird, dog and pig.
The festival is specially celebrated in different districts of Bagmati region where Tamang caste is predominant. The government has given a public holiday across the country on the occasion.
5 killed, 13 injured in Dharan bus accident
Five persons died and 13 others were injured in a bus accident at Zero Point in Dharan Sub-Metropolis-13, Dharan on Sunday.
A passenger bus (Ko 1 Kha 7119) en route to Dharan from Dhankuta hit a roadside medical building, killing five passengers, including a child, said Chandra Khadka, spokesperson at the District Police Office, Sunsari.
The identities of the deceased are yet to be established.
Police said that they are looking into the case.
Snowfall likely in high hill and mountainous areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces
At present there is a partial influence of westerly winds in Nepal.
According to the Weather Forecasting Division, this afternoon there will be mist/fog in some parts of the Tarai region.
There will be partial clouds in the hilly and mountainous areas of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, as well as in Gandaki Province, while the rest of the areas will have clear weather.
There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two locations in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
Tonight, there will be mist in some parts of the Tarai region. The hilly and mountainous areas of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, including Gandaki Province, will have partial cloud cover, while the remaining areas will mainly experience clear weather.
There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two locations in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Karnali and Gandaki Provinces.
