गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Five Rhinos dead in two months Nepal Five Rhinos dead in two months KathmanduPati October 04, 2020 File photo KATHMANDU : Five Rhinos died within the past two and half months in the current fiscal year 2020/21 at the Chitwan National Park. Four died of natural causes while one was killed by poachers. One died in the month of Saun and two each in Bhadau and Asoj, said information officer of the park Ashok Ram. A rhino found dead on September 6 was found with bullet injuries to the head, confirming that it was killed, Ram said. According to the latest count held in 2015, Chitwan National Park is home to 605 Rhinos. There are a total of 645 Rhinos in the country. “The preparation by the park authorities to carry out a count of the Rhinos earlier this year has been hampered by the coronavirus pandemic. We are planning to hold it early next year”, said chief conservation officer Ananath Baral. “We are also carrying out a study on the increasing number of deaths due to natural causes of the Rhinos,” he added. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Baglung flood death toll reaches three Teej being celebrated across the country today Constitution recognises ‘people’s war’ as armed conflict,none allowed for expression… Melamchi flood victims complain of not getting grant amount Eye Hospital and local governments continue collaboration for blindness elimination Today’s weather: light to heavy rainfall in different places Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Public Relations for a Soldier