KATHMANDU: The proposal to designate Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, as a heritage site at risk has been rejected. This decision was made during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India. A delegation including Dr. Lhyarkal Lama, Vice Chair of the Lumbini Development Trust, and Dr. Ganesh […]
KATHMANDU: A total of 1,000 saplings have been planted in the world heritage site, Swayambhu. The Swayambhu Management and Conservation General Committee planted 12 species of saplings, including dhupi and chanp, on Wednesday. Officials and employees of the General Committee, along with members of the Nepal Army and Nepal Police, coordinated the planting with the […]
KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The renovation of Swoyambhunath Stupa, a world heritage site, has been completed. The structure was renovated after its pinnacle fell. According to the locals, the storm damaged the pinnacle which was already rickety after monkeys shook it.
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Three months into its blacktopping by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, the Amitav Buddha road in the area of the UNESCO world heritage site, Bouddhanath, has been damaged.
