52 lose lives to wild animals in 15 years in Jhapa

JHAPA: Human-wildlife conflict has continued in Jhapa district with 52 human deaths in the fight in a span of 15 years, according to available data. The deceased were 47 Nepali people and five Indian national. But, authorities concerned are least concerned. Repeated calls to them to resolve the problem has been unheard so far, complained […]

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Drone to guide elephants to safe locations in Jhapa

After the wild elephants started venturing into urban centres, posing a significant threat to the security of the locals, Damak Municipality has decided to purchase two drones to observe the animals and guide them to safe locations.

2-year-old girl dies after falling into hot pot of soup

A girl, who was seriously injured by falling into the hot soup, a traditional eatery of animals that is cold in large utensils, has died in the course of the treatment. A two-year Srishti Tudu, daughter of Gopal Tudu, from Barhadashi Rural Municipality, Jhapa, died while receiving treatment.

Elephant menace continues unabated in eastern Tarai districts

Three people were killed by the animals over the past two weeks in Jhapa and Sunsari.

Wild elephants continue to wreck houses, damage crops in Jhapa

The wild elephants, which enter Nepal from India, have been causing damage to crops and houses in Jhapa. On Saturday night, a herd of wild elephants caused damage to a house and a school in Birtamod Municipality-7. The animals also destroyed the standing crops of the farmers.

52 loose lives to wild animals in 15 years in Jhapa

Human-wildlife conflict has continued in the Jhapa district with 52 human deaths in the fight in a span of 15 years

52 loose lives to wild animals in 15 years in Jhapa

Human-wildlife conflict has continued in the Jhapa district with 52 human deaths in the fight in a span of 15 years

Jhapa Diaries

The heavens roar thunderously above, the trees bend here and there with a colossal crashing sound, the water of the damp earth gushes into the rooms as they overflow from a gutter, the rainwater poke at the roof, the wind rocks the house, the windows rattle as the finger-like branches snap at it fiercely, villagers shout frantically as they run to their houses, animals cry as the water barges into their shelter, the clouds scuttle unbearably low in the pink and purple sky. The weather is tumultuous and everything feels heavy.