Rainwater

Showers of blessing RainWater harvesting is a reliable source for mitigating the soaring water shortage

KATHMANDU: There is no doubt that denizens of Kathmandu valley have been facing a tough time due to water crisis for years now. However, this long standing crisis will no longer be a problem if denizens of the valley could adopt rainwater harvesting.

How a shrinking pond threatens a civilization

KATHMANDU, July 5 : For devout Hindus Rato Machhendranath Jatra concluded on June 22 after they were shown the Bhoto, the bejeweled vest of Lord Machhindranath, on the last day of the chariot procession.

Rainwater harvesting now mandatory

Adrian Phung

PETALING JAYA: Local authorities will not approve building plans from developers who do not include a rainwater harvesting system (RWH) for residential buildings.

Dallu locals to mark 2014 as Rainwater Harvesting Year

KATHMANDU, June 13 :Locals in Dallu residential area have decided to observe 2014 as the ´Rainwater Harvesting Year´ and encourage all the households in the area to install rainwater harvesting system.

KMC to scrutinise new building constructions

The new move embraced by KMC could help reduce massive existing malpractice to a great extent
By SUJATA AWALE

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), which had not been able to strictly monitor whether new buildings being constructed are as per the construction permit or not, has now come up with an idea of assigning a third party the job.