Published on: Mar 04, 2019
It is difficult to find cases that EIA has stopped development projects. The EIA study may recommend costly measures that distract the proponent to implement it. The EA study analyses environmental impacts of 'with' and 'without' project. If 'with project' alternative is selected, it further analyses alternatives 'within project' to select the 'best' alternative.
By Batu Uprety | Mar 04, 2019
NAPA is basically a response and coping approach based adaptation. Its actions are designed based on the understanding of observed impacts of climate variabilities and changes. It enhances the autonomous adaptation which is more of a response based natural process. As for example, if there is a drought because of erratic rainfall or drying up of water sources, NAPA helps to find out alternative mechanisms to cope with the problem by building new water supply systems.
By Gehendra B. Gurung | Mar 04, 2019
The multipurpose Kosi Project that includes all above mentioned three components is extremely important for our country. Needless to say that all components of this multipurpose project must be implemented in a way to fully serve the interest of our country or else it could even prove to be a curse to our country.
By Dr. A.B. Thapa | Mar 04, 2019
According to Ramayan, Hanuman had to enter Patal Lok to rescue Rama and Lakshmana as Ahiravan had tricked them to go there to help Ravan win the war against Ram. Ahiravana was hidden in Patal in five lamps placed in 5 directions and could be killed only by extinguishing all the lamps at once which Hanuma accomplished by taking the Panchamukha form.
By Som P. Pudasaini | Mar 04, 2019
As 2019 commences, Nepal continues its preparations for the next countrywide and yearlong campaign of tourism dubbed ‘Visit Nepal 2020’ with the tag line: “Lifetime Experiences”. The government aims to reach a new ambitious record of 2 million tourists by the end of 2020. With the tourism industry thriving better than ever after the 2015 earthquakes, perhaps the government’s target is not so surprising but there still remain a few hurdles to overcome.
By Saima Pun | Mar 05, 2019