Nepali Times ePaper
Dear Nepali Times Readers,
Kathmandu's streets are filled with garbage, yet again.
One of Mayor Balen Shah's main campaign agendas was waste management in Kathmandu. And while he did issue a circular to segregate waste at household levels, as an independent it looks like he doesn't have enough clout to get the garbage off the streets.
Mainstream parties are trying to make sure the mayor takes the blame by preventing disposal. On page 1 this week, Shristi Karki looks at the politics behind waste.
Other highlights from this week's issue:
Mustang Forced to Adapt to Climate Crisis:
Digital model showing the current state Lubra Village in relation to Lubra River.
Ronan Wallace and Yungdrung Tsewang Gurung write about how floods are threatening not just the livelihoods of the people in Lubra but also the village's unique Bon Po heritage.
Giving Yarsagumba a Chance for Regrowth:
Photo: Yarshagumba, ready for packaging and sale. The caterpillar fungus can get harvesters up to Rs1,000 per piece but internationally has been sold at $110,000 per kg.
Plant ecologist Achyut Tiwari examines how over-harvesting and climate change is affecting the yield of Yarsagumba, the prized Himalayan fungus.
Ashish Dhakal reviews renowned artist Kiran Manandhar's latest exhibition which is a contemplative homage to artists, art lovers and has Nepal as a centre of inspiration.
Nepal's horrorscope
This week our favourite beast of burden looks up at the night sky as the planets align in anticipation of the November elections, and asks "Is Nepal a failed state or simply fatalist?"
This and more at nepalitimes.com.