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The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has advised citizens to take precautionary measures against dengue fever infection.

With temperatures on the rise and the monsoon season approaching, the local government has cautioned residents about the heightened risk of dengue.

According to the advisory, the proliferation of mosquito larvae is expected to increase with the onset of rainfall, further amplifying the risk of infection.

Sajina Maharjan, the acting chief of the Kathmandu Metropolis health department, said though there have been no reported cases of dengue in the city thus far, the local government is concerned regarding its potential outbreak during rains. Regular cleaning is being carried out at the ward level to mitigate the risk; Maharjan added.

In preparation for any potential outbreaks, the local government has ensured the availability of essential supplies such as cetamol and Jeevan Jal for those affected by dengue. The supplies will be coordinated through the health promotion centers at the ward level.

Moreover, teams comprising center employees, volunteers, and sanitation workers are busy in finding areas with accumulated water, a breeding ground for mosquitoes, and cleaning them.

The local government also planned to undertake bio-larvicide spraying activities if deemed necessary to combat the spread of dengue infection.

Nepal Police have arrested a person, who had allegedly murdered lawmaker Anwarul Azim Anar of Bangladesh, from Kathmandu.

Police identified the suspect as Siam MD Hussain (33).

A police source said that Siam was detained in Kathmandu after killing the Bangladeshi lawmaker in India.

It has been said that the Bangladeshi Embassy is taking diplomatic initiatives for the extradition of Siam.

According to a preliminary investigation of police, other people had also fled to Kathmandu after the murder. Siam had gone to Bangladesh after killing the lawmaker. After that, he came to Kathmandu.

Bangladesh ruling party lawmaker Anwarul Azim Anar, who came to India to receive treatment, had gone out of contact since May 3. Later, he was found dead in Kolkata.

The Bangladeshi lawmaker, who had entered India on May 12, was seen for the last time with his friends at a Bidhannagar-based house near Kolkata on May 13.

As many as four yarsa pickers have died of altitude sickness in the past two days in Mugu district. The next one is receiving treatment in a local health facility.

Chief District Officer of Mugu, Topendra KC, said that Devraj Budha (20) of Tallekhgaun from Chhayanath Rara Municipality-10 in the district died on the way to the District Hospital in Gamgadhi on Saturday as his treatment was not likely in Mugu Health Post. Likewise, the health condition of Jiban Budha of the same village is serious due to altitude sickness.

Similarly, Man Bahadur Budha, Shovan Budha and Raj Bahadur Sawad of Chhayanath Rara Municipality-12 died due to altitude sickness in Patan Thulo Koiki area.

The Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality opened the entry of yarsa pickers in more than 25 highlands of the district from May 7.

Khurkot: In a significant environmental effort, CREASION Nepal, in collaboration with Golanjor Rural Municipality, local Youth Cohorts, the Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal Police, Traffic Police, and other stakeholders, conducted a river cleanup campaign that removed a staggering 24,575 kg of waste from the banks of the Sunkoshi River and nearby waste hotspots.

On May 31, over 100 individuals gathered in Khurkot, Golanjor-7, to participate in the cleanup initiative organized by Project CAP (Collaborative Approach for Preventing Plastic Leakages in Rivers). 

Ujjwal Upadhay, team lead for Project CAP, highlighted the significance of this event as part of a broader initiative to conduct at least 12 river cleanup campaigns across seven municipalities that have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CREASION.

“In collaboration with Golanjor Rural Municipality, we successfully relocated 24,575 kg of waste from the riverside to a designated landfill site using a loader, an excavator, and two trucks, each making 20 trips with a load capacity of 1.2 tons per trip,” Upadhay shared. “This effort not only opened a path to the new landfill site but also managed the remaining waste at the previous hotspot using standard waste management practices.”

Aanand Mishra, founder and president of CREASION, emphasized the importance of individual responsibility in conserving natural resources. “We should not rely solely on external motivation or funding for crucial work like nature conservation. This commitment should come from within, ensuring a better future for Nepal. However, in some cases, such incentives are necessary for innovative solutions.”

He added, “It depends on whether we leave clean hills and mountains or polluted ones. We must understand that our actions today are for ourselves, our country, and our community, ensuring a better environment for future generations.”

Similarly, Shankar Baral, Chairperson of Golanjor Rural Municipality, expressed his gratitude for CREASION’s support in tackling the municipality’s waste management challenges exacerbated by rapid urbanization. “Plastic waste is a severe issue in Golanjor, with plastic bottles and other debris scattered everywhere. We are fully committed to supporting CREASION Nepal in its mission to keep our rivers clean through collaborative efforts,” Baral affirmed.

Sujata Koirala, General Secretary of CREASION, representing the VFC-Youth Cohort initiative within Project CAP, emphasized the importance of engaging young people in sustainable practices. “Through various campaigns, advocacy programs, and community outreach, we aim to instill a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for recycling among the youth and the larger community,” Koirala explained.

CREASION Nepal, established in 2005, is a not-for-profit organization focusing on Environment and Sustainability, Disaster Risk Reduction, Youth, and Volunteerism. Project CAP aims to divert plastic waste from landfills and rivers into the product value chain by enhancing plastic waste collection mechanisms and promoting recycling through technological innovations. This project is part of the PLEASE (Plastic Free Rivers and Seas of South Asia) initiative, implemented by the South Asia Cooperative Environment Program (SACEP) and supported by the United Nations Procurement Services Secretariat (UNOPS) and the World Bank.