Locals Protest Gravel Extraction in Mithila Municipality, Citing Environmental Risks
Residents of Mithila Municipality protested gravel extraction from the Badahari stream, demanding a ban due to risks of agricultural land submersion and drowning hazards. The municipality, which contracted Nerisha Construction Company Private Limited for extraction, is reportedly discussing contract termination.
Plastic Pollution Endangers Wildlife in Nepal; Bird Rescued
Conservationists and veterinarians in Nepal are warning that increasing plastic pollution poses a significant threat to wildlife, particularly birds and animals. A recent incident in Mithila Bihari Municipality involved the rescue of a Black-crowned Night Heron that was found unconscious with plastic wrapped around its beak, unable to eat. Dev Narayan Mandal, involved with the Mithila Wildlife Trust, stated that the bird was saved after the plastic was removed and has since resumed feeding.