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Public concerns to save environment ‘missing’
KATHMANDU, JUN 05 - Though several studies point out that people in Kathmandu valley are compelled to live in a much polluted environment, effective measures have not been initiated to root out the malaise.
Read more: Public concerns to save environment ‘missing’Indian Gang Rape Case Highlights Lack of Toilets LUCKNOW, India June 3, 2014 (AP)
The two teenage girl cousins had walked out together at night, as they did every night, into the wild bamboo fields 10 or 15 minutes from their mud-and-straw huts to relieve themselves. Like millions of families across India, they had no toilet at home.
Read more: Indian Gang Rape Case Highlights Lack of Toilets LUCKNOW, India June 3, 2014 (AP)Chief Secry Paudyal participates in spout cleaning
KATHMANDU, June 4: Chief Secretary Leelamani Poudyal on Wednesday participated in the cleaning of Thamel-based historic stone spout (Gahiti) area.
Read more: Chief Secry Paudyal participates in spout cleaningValley ponds vanish under urbanisation onslaught
KATHMANDU, June 5: A decade ago, due to encroachment and excessive garbage pollution, a 14th century pond in Lalitpur dried out, virtually turning into a playground for local children. Nobody thought then that the drying up of the pond would have any impact on their daily lives, and locals continued to neglect the dried pond.
Read more: Valley ponds vanish under urbanisation onslaughtFly ash waste as water purifier
[KATHMANDU] A nanomembrane filter that uses inexpensive fly ash waste, a byproduct of thermal power plants, could offer an environment-friendly option to treat water, says a new study.
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