Wildfires in Bajhang highlands destroy biodiversity

Despite frequent wildfires in the uplands of the district, no scientific studies have been conducted in the region.

Sinki Bohora of Surma Rural Municipality in Bajhang district went missing in an avalanche at Byasimare highland on June 2. Bohora, who had reached the highland to collect yarsagumba, was in her tent along with her 13-year-old son and 16-year-old nephew. Bohora’s son and nephew were able to run to safety when the avalanche hit but Sinki got