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Mineral deposits likely in 96 thousand Sq Km area (ht 25/06/2017)
Govt launches bid to measure Everest height (kp 16/06/2017)
Babai River embankment starts giving way, by Nirmal Ghimire (rep 14/06/2017)
Resurrecting the river, by Oskar Frelin (nt 09/06/2017)
Scientists conclude study in Annapurna area (kp 03/06/2017)
Locals ready to relocate from park area if paid compensation: SNNP (ht 26/05/2017)
green : Every ward can be asked to develop at least one garden or park
where the local people can enjoy the beauty of nature and stroll around (ht 23/05/2017)
7,327 households declared 'environment-friendly', by Rajan Pokhrel (ht 17/05/2017)
Locals halt Karnali embankment project, by Kamal Panthi (kp 03/05/2017)
Parsa Wildlife Reserve requests govt for national park status (kp 03/05/2017)
Ruby Valley locals trained for conservation, by Harihar Singh Rathour (kp 02/05/2017)
Squatter settlements pose hurdle to Bagmati beautification campaign (ht 23/04/2017)
DoSCWM drafts watershed management policy (ht 17/04/2017)
That's all there is: Nepal should launch an action plan to prevent further environmental deterioration, by Durga Keshar Khanal (kp 16/04/2017)
Personhood to rivers: Although there are thousands of rivers and rivulets in Nepal, Bagmati is the only one that has come to our notice, by Swechha Ghimire (kp 13/04/2017)
SNNP locals seek compensation to relocate (ht 13/04/2017)
47 natural lakes in Kanchanpur of far-west Nepal (ht 11/04/2017)
DoSCWM steps in to protect vulnerable watershed areas (ht 02/03/2017)
Water gets scarcer inside Banke National Park, by Krishna Prasad Gautam (kp 28/03/2017)
CSOs decide to form common platform of Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna river basins (ht 28/03/2017)
Chure destruction rampant again, by Mithilesh Yadav (rep 25/03/2017)
Ecosystem: Costly neglect; Destruction of freshwater ecosystem has led
to as much as 81 percent decline in population of some species, by Rajesh Sada (rep 22/03/2017)
14 new hot springs identified in Myagdi (ht 19/03/2017)
or no Trump? Why should environmentalists in Nepal suffer angst because
Donald Trump got elected? How much worse can it get?, by Dipak Gyawali (nt 17/03/2017)
Shey Phoksundo: Nepal's largest national park needs urgent attention to
curb logging, poaching and raise incomes of residents, by Dawa Palden (nt 17/03/2017)
CNP looking to expand grassland (ht 14/03/2017)
Govt serious on preserving lakes: Tourism Minister (kp 07/03/2017)
Dust in our eyes: Politicians of all hues have recklessly destroyed Nepal's nature and ecology, by Abhi Subedi (kp 05/03/2017)
Parks and conservation: How two women at the vanguard of wildlife conservation have become agents of change, by Abha Dhital (kp 04/03/2017)
Conservation paradox: Addressing concerns, by Sheren Shrestha and Kanchan Thapa (ht 03/03/2017)
Shuklaphanta displaced block highway in protest, by Bhawani Bhatta (kp 24/02/2017)
Himalayan river basins: 2nd phase of activities launched under SDIP2 (kp 22/02/2017)
in the mountains: We have to rebuild and sustain traditional practices
in the face of encroaching global influences, by Mahendra P. Lama (kp 22/02/2017)
Mount Everest: India should not do it alone and in haste; it has to be
a collaborative effort between Nepal, India and China, by Buddhi Narayan Shrestha (kp 21/02/2017)
Wetland Management In Nepal, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 02/02/2017), Gulmi losing its lakes, wetlands at alarming rate (kp 02/02/2017)
Youths gear up for rhododendron conservation, by Nagendra Upadhyay (rep 27/01/2017)
to be allowed back in Chitwan National Park: Govt forms a high-level
committee to recommend the operation modality of the resorts inside the
park (kp 26/01/2017)
over Everest's true height spurs fresh expedition: A team of scientists
are set to measure Everest in the hope of putting to rest a debate
about the true height of the mountain (kp 25/01/2017)
Geologists to test quality of iron ore in Dhauwadi, by Navon Poudel (kp 22/01/2017), Detailed study of the country's largest potential iron mine hits snag, by Kalpana Bhattarai (rep 23/01/2017)
'Massive destruction of herbs, wildlife in Jajarkot', by Janak KC (rep 21/01/2017)
Govt decides land-for-land compensation for Koshi Tappu (rep 20/01/2017)
Biodiversity/climate change: Nepal will play proactive role: President (kp 11/01/2017)
Dam to increase water flow in Bagmati River mooted (ht 09/01/2017)
1,000 days of zero poaching: CNP, NA launch special patrol ahead of milestone (kp 03/01/2017)
Minister tees off project to conserve Rupa Lake, by Lal Prasad Sharma (kp 02/01/2017), Government to begin Rupa Lake conservation (ht 02/01/2017)
400 hA land freed from clutches of encroachers (kp 02/01/2017)
Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve's status changed to national park (kp 27/12/2016)
Nepal told to submit sixth biodiversity report (ht 22/12/2016)
Dhaulagiri glacier shrinking, thanks to climate change, by Ghana Shyam Khadka (kp 21/12/2016)
Shuklaphanta timber for Kasthamandap reconstruction, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 21/12/2016)
Govt to conduct geophysical investigation: Country's major lakes will be inspected to check risk status (ht 19/12/2016)
Environment ministry preparing to set up EPCCC (ht 16/12/2016)
to conserve Rupa lake: The work will be undertaken by Integrated Rupa
Lake Conservation Development Project for which the government
has announced an outlay of Rs 1 billion, by Lal Prasad Sharma (kp 15/12/2016)
Elephant safari okayed in four more buffer zones, by Shiva Puri (kp 14/12/2016)
Kaski authorities unsure where to submit Lakes protection plan (ht 13/12/2016)
CNP organises awareness raising programme (ht 01/12/2016)
Chure faces threat from encroachment, by Prabhat Kumar Jha (ht 19/11/2016)
biodiversity, ecosystem govt priority': Minister Bhandari says local
community has immensely benefited from conservation programmes (kp 10/11/2016)
Govt to study 10 medicinal plants for conservation (kp 04/11/2016)
Rastrapati Chure-Tarai Madhes conservation development board: Minister hints at replacing board chair, by Pragati Shahi (kp 20/10/2016)
Legacy of leaders: Nepal has no dearth of conservation heroes, from one era to the next, by Anil Manandhar (kp 23/09/2016)
Land Acquisition: Four decades on, RNP yet to provide compensation, by Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp 18/09/2016)
'Save Rara' campaign kicks off (kp 13/09/2016)
PWR clears 100ha of its occupied land, by Shankar Acharya (kp 04/09/2016)
Chure: Researches have proved that locally managed natural resources
not only help conserve environment and ecosystem but offer income to
locals (ht 29/08/2016)
Chitwan Narional Park: Encroachment unchecked (kp 21/08/2026)
Govt to promote cleanliness, greenery in Valley (kp 15/08/2016)
A close encounter with the Bagmati, by Alok Tuladhar (nt 05/08/2016)
Rupa Lake at risk of extinction (ht 31/07/2016)
Going underground: Nepal is also a land of caves, and the most cavernous of them all is Siddha Gufa in Tanahu, by Samriddhi Rai (nt 29/07/2016)
CNP launches one minute conservation ampaign (kp 26/07/2016)
Preserve biodiversity (ht 25/07/2016)
Kavre villagers start wetland conservation drive (kp 24/07/2016)
Environment Protection Council inactive for 18 years, by Pramod Kumar Tandan (ht 13/06/2016)
Himalayan challenge: Tackling the complexities of the risks in the
Himalayas requires a critical, adaptive and interactive governance
approach, by Hemant Ojha and Andrea J. Nightingale (ht 10/06/2016)
Get involved: We need to do more than wave placards and hold rallies on World Environment Day, by Sramika Rijal (kp 05/06/2016)
Nepal, US to establish 'Sister Park' relations (kp 04/06/2016)
reserve falls prey to encroachment: Encroachment on Dhorpatan Hunting
Reserve was at its peak during the Maoist insurgency, but even now the
trend has continued, say officials, by Lal Prasad Sharma (kp 29/05/2016)
Poison packed: Crops are becoming toxic to withstand extreme weather conditions, by Navin Singh Khadka (kp 27/05/2016)
Rara National Park: Potential touristic hub, by Chandra Jung Hamal (ht 26/05/2016)
Smugglers' threat looms large as Khaptad opens for grazing, by Bhawani Bhatta (kp 17/05/2016)
shrinking bio corridors: Conservationists say the government's lack of
plan to resettle the communities living near protected areas led to the
situation, by DR Pant (11/05/2016)
Manang locals set out for yarsa collection (ht 04/05/2016)
Bagmati river preservation: 22 parks, greenery stations in the offing, by Anup Ojha (kp 03/05/2016)
New action plan devised to enhance CNP's security (ht 22/04/2016)
Far West water sources dry up in worst drougth: Many lakes on the foothills of the Mahabharat range go dry, causing drinking water scarcity, by DR Panta (kp 16/04/2016), Water sources drying up fast in hills, Tarai, by Amar Khadka and Dhruba Dangal (rep 18/04/2016)
unfriendly: There is a disturbing disconnect between Nepal's success in
nature conservation and an indifferent political class, by Navian Singh Khadka (kp 15/04/2016)
Let's fix it: We need to understand our biophysical sensitivity and take timely actions to address environmental problems, by Uttam Babu Shrestha (kp 12/04/2016)
River control plan lies dead for lack of chief, by Kamal Panthi (kp 12/04/2016)
Sirisiya: We had identified some industries as polluters of this river
and recommended actions against them; Nothing was done, by Jaspal Singh (rep 11/04/2016)
Future of Fewa Lake at stake, by Lal Prasad Sharma (kp 10/04/2016)
Development versus environment: PM's directive to bypass EIA draws flak; Oli concerned over delay caused by environment assessment in development activities (kp 03/04/2016)
Restoring resorts: The debate about whether or not to allow wildlife resorts inside national parks flares up again, by Smriti Basnet (nt 01/04/2016), Conservation and Tourism: The two can go hand-in-hand and Nepal has shown how to do it, by Kristjan Edwards (nt 01/04/2016), Save nature from politicians: Patronage and corruption threaten to undo Nepal's achievements in conservation (nt 01/04/2016) [Not only nature, so many other spheres of life as well!]
KU conducts first glacier survey with help of drone (kp 30/03/2016)
Rasuwa by night, by Thomas Mattey (kp 26/03/2016)
lake's water level drops by 1.5 metres: The Karnali region has not
received rainfall for months, causing a marked drop in the water level
of Rara Lake and Karnali River, by Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp 24/03/2016)
MoI told to initiate petroleum exploration work (ht 19/03/2016), Study on extracting minerals (ht 19/03/2016)
iron ore reserves found in Nawalparasi: The deposits could amount to
more than 8 million tonnes, making them the largest in Nepal, according
to government officials, by Narayan Sharma (kp 17/03/2016), Iron ore exploration team excited (ht 23/03/2016)
Conservationists make pitch for 'green bench' (kp 13/03/2016)
The Virgin Glacial Lake:
The Gurung village of Sikles and an epic journey to the virgin glacial
lake of Annapurna II—where not a soul, neither a local nor a tourist,
crossed paths —offers a short but awe-inspiring trek, by Anuj Adhikary (kp 12/03/2016)
plans to introduce wild buffalo, swamp deer: CNP official claims the
park is an ideal habitat for wild buffalo and swamp deer (kp 08/03/2016)
plans study of wetlands in 22 districts: The study is expected to come
up with detailed info about wetlands, including their status,
importance and their contribution (kp 06/03/2016)
Lawmakers press for Chure region conservation (kp 05/03/2016)
Looking at Chure: The central interventions can do more harm than good in the absence of local authority, by Jagannath Adhikari and Hemant Ojha (kp 03/03/2016)
Rupa and other lakes: Need to rescue them, by Yubaraj Gurung and D.B. Chhetri (ht 02/03/2016)
Vertical University: From Koshi Tappu to Kangchenjunga, this unique
biodiversity conservation and learning region will stretch 8km into the
sky, by Rajeev Goyal and Priyanka Bista (nt 26/02/2016)
Banned lichen seized, by Thakursingh Tharu (kp 22/02/201)
Kanchanjunga Conservation Area office set up (kp 13/02/2016)
Chure Government should not have declared 13 percent of the country's
surface as 'environment conservation area' in haste, by Hemant R. Ojha and Sindhu Prasad Dhungana (kp 04/02/2016)
has little impact on Ramsar wetlands; Lake cluster of Pokhara—Phewa,
Begnas, Rupa, Dipang, Gunde, Maidi, Neurani, Kamal and Khaste—to be
listed today (kp 02/02/2016), Nine lakes on Ramsar list (ht 02/02/2016), Vulnerable
wetlands: Nepal should create an enabling policy environment that
builds national level commitment to wetland conservation, by Bhawani Shankar Sangol (rep 02/02/2016), Running dryGovt should work closely with local communities to conserve wetlands (kp 03/02/2016)
Diminishing wetlands: In Nepal there are 20 ethnicities that are traditionally dependent on wetlands for their livelihoods, by Mangleswori Dhonju (kp 02/02/2016)
Embankment delay puts Bardiya settlements at flood risks, by Kamal Panthi (kp 31/01/2016)
Nepal fares badly on EPI (kp 29/01/2016)
Japan extends help for soil conservation (kp 22/01/2016)
Far west lakes in peril for want of conservation (ht 18/01/2016)
Delay in appointing Chure board affects works (kp 13/01/2016)
Chitwan National Park grappling with rampant encroachment (ht 12/01/2016)
Khanal, Chure board quit over differences with minister, by Pragati Shahi (kp 27/11/2015)
Green tape: The government needs to take up the smart city initiative with a fanatical zeal, by Bimal Pratap Shah (kp 16/11/2015)
Biodiversity Conservation, by Ganesh Paudel (rn 31/10/2015)
Saving biosphere: Many countries have designated biosphere reserves to protect biodiversity. But not Nepal, by Dinesh Raj Bhuju (rep 07/10/2015), Call of the wild: Local communities play a crucial role in conserving biodiversity (kp 09/10/2015)
Impact of climate change on South Asia: Nepal's economy among hardest hit, by Sharada Adhikari (ht 02/10/2015)
Greenbacks into greenery: Government institutions have a critical role in finding ways to use remittance for adaptation, by Ram Prasad Lamsal and Buddhi Bahadur Khadka (kp 20/09/2015)
Conservation trophies: In Nepal, a debate rages over whether trophy hunting is the ideal way to earn revenue for conservation, by Sarthak Mani (nt 18/09/2015)
Govt pledges to protect Fewa and Rupa lakes (kp 15/09/2015)
Kanchenjunga conservation area: WWF to terminate project after 18 yrs (kp 09/09/2015)
River banks to be cleared of all kinds of encroachment (ht 17/08/2015)
Ranipokhari drying up after quake (ht 10/08/2015)
Rally against Koshi Tappu expansion (ht 09/08/2015)
'No assist in formulating chure Act' (kp 06/08/2015)
Option to improve: Academic programmes in environmental studies are still reluctant to incorporate elements of humanities, by Amulya Ratna Tuladhar (kp 05/08/2015)
Locals protest govt plan to expand Koshi Tappu reserve, by Jitendra Kumar Jha (rep 04/08/2015)
Water hyacinth plagues Begnas Lake: Leaves locals, tourism entrepreneurs worried, by Rup Narayan Dhakal (ht 25/07/2015)
Trees planted on Bagmati banks (kp 19/07/2015), 200 saplings planted on banks of Bagmati (ht 26/07/2015)
Koshi Tappu expansion plan: 1,400 families fear displacement, by Dilliram Khatiwada (kp 10/07/2015)
Nepal skies graced with extraordinary 'circular rainbow' halo around sun, by Keshav P. Koirala (ht 09/07/2015)
Know thy land: It is time to invest in gathering Geographic Information System-based topographical data, by Tank Ojha (kp 28/06/2015)
Government survey finds major glacial lakes safe, by Riwaj Rai (rep 24/06/2015)
Focus on environmental impacts during recovery: REA (ht 22/06/2015)
New law for Chure conservation: Prez (kp 18/06/2015), President stresses conservation of Chure range (ht 18/06/2015)
China says Nepal quake moved Everest southwest (ht 17/06/2015), Mt Everest moved three centimeters southwest: Chinese survey, by Riwaj Rai (rep 17/06/2015)
Scientists warn Everest glaciers at risk of disappearing by end of this century (kp 28/05/2015)
Government forms REA to address post-quake scenario (ht 27/05/2015)
Integrating disaster resilience in ecosystems management, by Janita Gurung (ht 22/05/2015)
Slipping and sliding: The earthquakes will leave a lasting impact on the Nepali landscape, especially its slopes and watersheds, by Madhukar Upadhya (kp 20/05/2015)
Valley height raised by 80cm: Survey Department (kp 07/05/2015), Quake elevated Valley by 80 cm: Survey, by Sangeet Sangroula (rep 07/05/2015)
a rock and a hard place: To wean villagers who live around the Chitwan
National Park from their involvement in poaching rackets will require
much effort from both the government and locals, by Roshan Sedhai (kp 18/04/2015)
Glacial lake at just 2,546m, govt yet to fathom its potential, by Bhim Ghimire (kp 08/04/2015), Melting of glacial lake threatens life, property (kp 10/04/2015)
At what cost?, by Roshan Sedhai (kp 04/04/2015), Just
beyond the margins: Poor farmers with small holdings ravaged by floods
and wild animals from the Chitwan National Park can barely eke out a
living in Meghauli, by Tiku Gauchan (kp 04/04/2015)
Campaign to conserve, promote rare crop species launched, by Bharat Koirala (ht 28/03/2015)
in march: here are many obscure villages in Lower Mustang that are
mystical and can be reached on a day's hike from Jomsom, by Cynthia Choo and Kenji Kwok (nt 20/03/2015)
Authorities to expand Parsa, Koshi Tappu reserves (kp 18/03/2015)
Pokhara's crown jewel: After years of negligence, Phewa Lake finally
seems to be receiving the care that it badly needs, by Ishwori Neupane (kp 14/03/2015)
Karnali embankment work begins, by Kamal Panthi (kp 01/03/2015)
Achham lakes drying up in lack of conservation efforts, by Ram Bahadur Kunwar (rep 26/02/2015)
Rich biodiversity of Kangchenjunga Challenges of global concern, by Pratikshya Kandel and Nakul Chettri (ht 23/02/2015)
Wetlands for our future: Political commitment and cooperation from locals can help conserve wetlands, by Maheshwar Dhakal (kp 01/02/2015), Seven
lakes in Lekhnath on verge of extinction: Human encroachment,inaction
on the part of authorities putting water bodies at risk, by Bharat Koirala (ht 01/02/2015), Wetlands for the world: Diversity under threat, by Deepika Pandey (ht 03/02/2015), Protect The Earth's Kidneys – Wetlands, by Bijaya Raj Paudyal (rn 06/02/2015)
Villagers left to deal with effects of deforestation, aggregate mining, by Mithilesh Yadav (rep 27/01/2015)
NTNC to manage Acap for five additional years (kp 18/01/2015)
Community first: The government must trust locals to continue with its conservation efforts in the Annapurna region, by Hum Gurung (kp 15/01/2015)
ACAP management handover: MPs, community reps seek NTNC's tenure extension (kp 11/01/2015)
Bagmati cleaning campaign: Solid waste from Sanepa, Balkhu points extracted (ht 04/01/2015)
Pokhara sub-metropolis says it will conserve, manage Fewa Lake (ht 04/01/2015)
Chure deforestation, excavations impact lives in Tarai, by Ritesh Tripathi (rep 03/01/2015)
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve starts boat registration, by Amar Khadka (rep 27/12/2014)
Illegal mining of natural resources goes unabated, by Dipendra Shakya (kp 08/12/2014)
'Chure will become a desert if not conserved' (kp 05/12/2014)
Youths show interest in conservation activities, by Dipendra Baduwal and Pawan Yadav (kp 03/12/2014)
Nepal in Asia Protected Area Partnership: IUCN (kp 19/11/2014)
Scientists use bugs against water hyacinth nuisance (ht 05/11/2014)
Drying up: Neglect and levelling of ponds have directly contributed to the drying up of fresh water springs in Nepal's mid hills, by Binod Sharma (kp 05/11/2014)
Bid to let Hanumante Khola run in its natural course (ht 03/11/2014)
Fewa likely to vanish in decades: Experts (ht 31/10/2014)
Banned medicinal herbs beingsmuggled from far-west districts (ht 30/10/2014)
Kailash Mansarobar conservation drive begins, by Khagendra Awasthi (kp 29/10/2014)
Looking into Chure ecosystem: Science-based understanding, by Bikram Tamang (ht 29/10/2014), 'Chure conservation limited to saplings work', by Mithilesh Yadav (rep 29/10/2014)
Land encroachment rampant in Kailali, by Ganesh Chaudhary (kp 27/10/2014)
Calls for conservation of Kanchenjunga area, by Biplav Bhattarai (kp 20/10/2014)
Panel to visit Chure districts (kp 17/10/2014)
Chitwan jungle resorts: Writ against contracts renewal quashed (kp 17/10/2014)
Biodiversity conservation: Experts stress on cross-border co-op (kp 12/10/2014)
In memory: Eight years ago, Nepal lost many of its conservation heroes; their examples must live on, by Bijaya Raj Paudyal (kp 08/10/2014)
Water hyacinths affect fishing community, by Shiva Sharma (kp 27/09/2014)
and democracyEfforts to create a more inclusive society will fail if a
greener political agenda is not adopted immediately, by G�rard Toffin (kp 19/09/2014)
Ruining the view: A weed harvester can solve the problem of water hyacinth invasion in Fewa Lake, by Anil Baral (kp 17/09/2014)
Panels to study Chure conservation issues (kp 12/09/2014)
Locals demand gradual handover of ACAP, by Pragati Shahi (kp 05/09/2014)
Mining Ban lift criticised (kp 04/09/2014)
Five areas of intervention outlined for Chure project (kp 29/08/2014)
Mystical Dolpa in the mist: One of Nepal's last roadless districts seeks to protect its pristine remoteness, by Hum Gurung (nt 29/08/2014)
Stir announced against Chure conservation project (kp 22/08/2014), Illegal mining of sand, gravel goes unchecked despite ban, by Dev Narayan Sah (kp 22/08/2014)
31 agencies interested in Save Bagmati Campaign (kp 18/08/2014)
WWF launches Generation Green campaign: Introduces mentorship opportunity for youth to promote leadership (ht 16/08/2014)
Govt to plant trees along the riverbanks (ht 10/08/20143)
Closure of crushers industries leave hundreds of locals in a lurch (ht 09/08/2014), Crusher industry ban to be relaxed (ht 12/08/2014), Ministries at odds over crusher regulations, by Pragati Shahi (kp 15/08/2014)
Need for change: Top-down administrative control has never helped to conserve forest resources, by Keshav Bhattarai (rep 07/08/2014)
Call for immediate action to conserve Fewa Lake (ht 06/08/2014)
NPC partners with IUCN to draft nature conservation strategy (kp 01/08/2014), Emulating the past: Chure conservation could learn from the experiences of community management in Dhankuta's Sildhunga forests, by Jagadish Chandra Baral (kp 01/08/2014)
Protest against state ban on extraction from Chure (ht 31/07/2014)
Chure panel to focus on integrated plan (kp 30/07/2014)
UN Assembly to show Jagadishpur Lake doc, by Manoj Poudel (kp 30/07/2014)
73 Dhading sand processing industries to shut down (ht 29/07/2014)
We need to consider the fragility of Chure ecosystem, interview with Mahesh Acharya (kp 28/07/2014)
Bid to save Maipokhari wetland: Experts start geological study, by Biplav Bhattarai (kp 26/07/2014)
Shivapuri entry fee forcyclists hiked heavily (ht 26/07/2014)
All illegally-run crusher plants in Dang shut down, by Devendra Basnet (rep 26/07/2014)
DDCs oppose ban on silt extraction (kp 25/07/2014)
Over-harvesting yarsagumba: At the rate the yarsa is being harvested, it could become extinct in the near future, by Bachhu BK (nt 25/07/2014), Himalayan ginseng: Adding value to yarsagumba and regulating it may help Nepal profit more equitably from the trade, by Bishwo Paudel (nt 25/07/2014)
Lawmakers make pitch for local's role in chure (kp 24/07/2014)
Ban on river material export comes into effect (ht 18/07/2014)
Chure conservation: Stakeholders differ on ways (ht 09/07/2014), State-community mistrust impedes Chure conservation efforts (rep 09/07/2014), Outside
the box: Chure conservation requires unconventional thinking; the
'command and control' approach is a waste of time and resources, by Jagadish Chandra Baral (kp 15/07/2014)
Greenery to get boost in cities, villages, by Pragati Shahi (kp 05/07/2014)
Yarcha collectors return empty-handed, by Bhim Bahadur Singh (kp 05/07/2014)
theory: Understanding socio-ecological systems as an integrated whole
could be a promising theoretical base for conservation, by Kamal Raj Gaire (kp 03/07/2014)
On the right track: To conserve the Chure, the illegal outflow of resources to North India must be stopped (kp 01/07/2014)
Panel uses science to save Chure, by Pragati Shahi (kp 30/06/2014)
Environment concerns: Dolpa locals seek Yarcha harvest ban (kp 26/06/2014), Dolpa folks appeal govt to ensure their rights over local resources (rep 26/06/2014)
and prosper: Ensuring sustainability in production and consumption of
natural resources is the only way to save them from the posterity, by Prakash Katwal (rep 25/06/2014)
Govt plans to manage ACAP draws criticism, by Pragati Shahi (kp 20/06/2014)
Chure declared conservation zone, by Pragati Shahi (kp 18/06/2014), Ban comes intoeffect on exportof river materials (ht 18/06/2014), Government enforces fresh ban on aggregate export (rep 18/06/2014), Forest users decry government Chure conservation programme, by Pragati Shahi (kp 19/06/2014), Forest users all out against Chure conservation campaign (rep 19/06/2014), Chure declaration deepens state-community mistrust, by Om Astha Rai (20/06/2014), Rescue of the Chure: Thirty-four million years of geological heritage is being destroyed in a bout of rapaciousness, by Kanak Mani Dixit (kp 20/06/2014), Govt warns of action against obstruction (kp 22/06/2014)
Shrinking Fewa on verge of losing its vastness: Rampant encroachment casts shadow on conservation efforts; Experts say they are worried (ht 07/06/2014)
CNP in '35 amazing national parks on earth' list, by Kriti Bhuju (rep 07/06/2014)
DFO opposes silt mining bid (kp 06/06/2014)
Public concerns to save environment 'missing', by Pragati Shahi (kp 05/06/2014), Whose concerns? Environmental agendas must be guided by ground realities (kp 06/06/2014)
A consensus for action: Development cannot come at the cost of the air we breathe, the water we drink or the Nepal we leave behind, by Gagan Thapa and Kashish Das Shrestha (kp 05/06/2014)
Morang to shut down all crusher plants in district, by Lila Ballav Ghimire (kp 05/06/2014)
Chure conservation: Minister hints at Army deployment (kp 02/06/2014), President: Political will necessary to save Chure (kp 04/06/2014)
Chure miners resume illegal export of aggregate to India, by Madan Thakur (rep 01/06/2014)
Dock being built at Phewa Lake without permit, by Shiva S harma (kp 29/05/2014)
Connecting 'islands': Biodiversity in Nepal, by Janita Gurung and Pratikshya Kandel (rep 22/05/2014), Building on successes: Thew long history of biodiversity decline must stimulate efforts for conservation, by Deependra Joshi (rep 22/05/2014)
Himalaya glaciers are fragmenting, says report, by Om Astha Rai (rep 17/05/2014)
Historic ponds drying up in key tourist hotspot, by Bhim Dewan (rep 15/05/2014)
Villagers defy rule in rush for Yarcha (kp 11/05/2014), Yarsa season begins in hills:
Locals head to highlands (ht 11/05/2014)
Feasibility study on iron mines
begins in eastern districts (ht 27/04/2014)
Pokhara to house biodiversity park, by Shiva Sharma (kp 24/04/2014)
Parasi DFO to prevent sand, stone mining from streams, by Bechu Gaud (kp 20/04/2014)
Lakes, ponds in Bajura
on verge of extinction (ht 20/04/2014)
Nepal, India and Bhutan agree on new transboundary landscape for Hindu Kush (rep 18/04/2014)
Nepal selected for carbon market (kp 17/04/2014), REDD+ readiness can bring resources worth
$70 million to Nepal (ht 19/04/2014), Nepal's note on emission cuts approved (rep 19/04/2014), To
get ready for REDD+: The Government of Nepal, the World Bank as well as
the promoters of the REDD activities should guarantee the rights of
indigenous people, by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (rep 09/05/2014)
Illegal mining of sand, stones goes unchecked in Morang, Sunsari, by Bhim Ghimire and Binod Bhandari (kp 16/04/2014)
Chure range erosion unabated (ht 15/04/2014)
Water level
in Tamakoshi alarmingly
down (ht 15/04/2014)
Encroachment in country's only hunting reserve, by Prakash Baral and Ghanashyam Khadka (kp 10/04/2014)
Concerns for Rapti embankment delay, by Thakur Singh Tharu (kp 03/04/2014)
'Earth Hour' to raise green fund (kp 30/03/2014)
DDC urged to remove illegal crusher industries, by Bechu Gaud (kp 30/03/2014)
E-petitioners grow in number to protect CNP, by Pragati Shahi (kp 27/03/2014)
Ilam wetlands drying up, by Biplab Bhattarai (kp 26/03/2014)
450 hectare of
land turns barren
in Tanahun (ht 23/03/2014)
Wetlands vanishing due to human encroachment, silting, by Kiran Man Bajracharya (rep 22/03/2014)
Illegal crusher plants ordered to shut down, by Bechu Gaud (kp 12/03/2014), Stakeholders concerned by illegal sand mining in Chure region, by Pawan Yadav (kp 13/03/2014), Three trucks load of sand seized (kp 13/03/2014), Crusher plants along Indrawati making mockery of govt authority, laws, by Dhruba Dangal (rep 20/03/2014)
Minister decries rail plan via Chitwan Park, by Pragati Shahi (kp 07/03/2014)
Government acts on preserving Chure, by Pragati Shahi (kp 06/03/2014), Govt suspends registration of new crushers in Chure (rep 07/03/2014), Government starts closing crushers in Chure region, by Mithilesh Yadav (kp 11/03/2014)
PCCP falls flat in President's home district, by Suresh Yadav (rep 24/02/2014)
Kavilvastu lakes await conservation efforts, by Manoj Poudel (kp 24/02/2014)
Saving The Holy Himalayas, by Safal Sharma (rn 21/02/2014)
Raniban to be developed into biodiversity park, by Santosh Kharel (rep 14/02/2014)
Herb collection bleeding Bajura dry (ht 10/02/2014)
Chure land mgmt project launched (kp 07/02/2014), WWF project for Churia range conservation (rep 07/02/2014)
Tinau river surface subsides by 15 meters, by Sher Bahadur KC (rep 07/02/2014), 'Bed-bars' to prevent Tinau riverbed from sinking further, by Sher Bahadur KC (rep 25/02/2014)
Conservation matters: National parks are for the future of the Nepali people and the planet, by Hum Gurung (nt 07/02/2014)
'Efforts on to enlist Kaski lakes as Ramsar sites', by Shiva Sharma (kp 03/02/2014), Dire
straits: The pressure on wetlands is likely to intensify soon due to
climatew change and increased demand for land and water, by Deependra Joshi (rep 04/02/2014)
Campaign for greener Kathmandu, by Pragati Shahi (kp 31/01/2014)
Natural History Museum plan consigned to oblivion (ht 31/01/2014)
Strategic moves: Environmental considerations must be included in national policies to ensure sustainable development, by Ram B. Khadka and Shailendra Guragain (kp 30/01/2014)
Far-western region lakes endangered (ht 29/01/2014)
Nepal clinches 139th position in environment index (ht 27/01/2014)
Tresspassing into nature: Planned new east-west railroad and Hulaki highway threaten the Chitwan National Park, by Bhrikuti Rai and Sunir Pandey (nt 24/01/2014)
9 Pokhara lakes up for Ramsar recognition (kp 24/01/2014)
Herb smuggling endangers species (ht 16/01/2014)
Govt to boost President's Chure Conservation Program: More government departments to be involved, by Om Astha Rai (rep 11/01/2014)
Rampant encroachment on govt land (ht 05/01/2014)
Gendered woods: Reforms need to be made to Nepal's highly undemocratic and androcentric conservation sector, by Sangita Thapa (kp 26/12/2013)
Shuklaphanta displaced victims still await proper compensation, by Bikram Giri (rep 23/12/2013)
Once ignored, mountain agendas now draw global attention, by Om Astha Rai (rep 11/12/2013)
it in the community: Community conservation areas can build functional
links between livelihood security and conservation, by Pallavi Dhakal (kp 04/12/2013)
Saving the hills: Churia conservation, by Gokarna Jung Thapa (rep 09/11/2013)
a stand on the Koshi: Defending a way of life; While Nepal's hydropower
potential is great, economic, health and environmental impacts from
dams are emerging, by Steve Matzker and Jennifer Gonzalez (rep 18/10/2013)
Waterway Transportation Not Commercially Feasible In Nepal: Study, by Rudra Pangeni (rep 10/10/2013)
the hills: Due to lack of proper land use and implementation plans,
Churia is degrading and losing its main ecosystem services, by Gokarna Jung Thapa (rep 09/10/2013)
Political instability affected conservation efforts: Prez Yadav (kp 24/09/2013)
Govt gearing up for green governance (ht 15/09/2013)
Biodiversity conservation: A valid pursuit, by Jagadish Chandra Baral (ht 10/09/2013)
Lack of fixed area hindering Fewa conservation (ht 26/08/2013)
Think new: Chure conservation, by Jagadish Chandra Baral (rep 26/08/2013)
Conservation in action: Locals of a village in Kailali join hands to conserve forest and wildlife, by Krishna Prasad Sigdel (ht 16/08/2013)
Force Nepal's campaign to protect environment (ht 12/08/2013)
Land encroachmenton massive scale, by Binod Tripathi (kp 07/08/2013)
Concern over final rites: Crematorium a fit vehicle, by Mani Dixit (ht 05/08/2013)
Shrinking Rara Lake has authorities worried (ht 04/08/2013)
Nepal poised to take the lead on Conservation Genetics, by Stuti Basnyet (rep 02/08/2013)
Locals join hands to save Chure, by Shyam Sundar Shashi (kp 24/06/2013)
Urban ornaments: Trees in the city, by Suman S. Bhattarai (rep 20/06/2013)
Parks boon for joggers, visitors, by Samik Kharel (kp 11/06/2013)
The economy needs oxygen: Recent history shows that authoritarians have been the main enemies of the environment (nt 07/06/2013)
Everest by any other name: To lose sight of how the name Everest came to be used is to ignore history, by Deepak Thapa (kp 06/06/2013)
Int'l Environment Day celebrations becoming merely an annual ritual, by Pragati Shahi (kp 05/06/2013), Green grow the rushes: Nepal needs to think seriously and act urgently to embrace sustainable development for its own sake, by Gagan Thapa and Kashish Das Shrestha (kp 05/06/2013), Environment Day celebrated—and that's it (kp 06/06/2013)
Let them be: Tree felling in Ring Road, by Pramada Shah (rep 04/06/2013)
"Thrilled At Greening City", interview with Chanda Rana (sp 31/05/2013)
Mountain madness: Money cannot undo the damage inflicted on the mountains and climate, by Shyam K.C. (kp 31/05/2013)
Govt, civic bodies join hands for environment (ht 28/05/2013)
Ecology meets politics: Rehabilitating land is much easier than dealing with built-forms such as buildings and roads, by Anil Bhattarai (kp 26/05/2013)
Pockets of prosperity: Protected areas, by Siddhartha B. Bajracharya (rep 23/05/2013)
Water, water everywhere: Biodiversity conservation and water security go hand in hand, by Nabin Bhattarai (kp 22/05/2013)
WWF Nepal celebrates 20 years of conservation partnerships (nn 20/05/2013)
Bardia, water snails and waiting for the tiger, by Sanjib Chaudhary (nn 20/05/2013)
Karnali highs, by Abhay K. (kp 18/05/2013)
The Churia region: Crying out for conservation, by Shyam Nandan Mandal (ht 16/05/2013)
Govt warming up to green house concept, by Pragati Shahi (kp 14/05/2013)
KSLCD Initiative to be launched this month (ht 14/05/2013)
On Rara's shores, by Pragati Shahi (kp 11/05/2013)
Pact on transboundary landscape conservation (ht 04/05/2013)
RNP showsway in overgrazing fight, by Pragati Shahi (ht 03/05/2013)
Rs 4b programme to conserve Bagmati river (kp 01/05/2013)
Environment protection to get due priority (ht 28/04/2013)
When rhododendrons flower, by Dewan Rai (kp 27/04/2013)
Parks and recreation: Loss of open public space in urban areas has had a negative impact on health (kp 19/04/2013)
CNP lakes, ponds drying up, by Dipendra Baduwal (kp 15/04/2013), Land encroachmenton rise (kp 15/04/2013)
Iron butterflies: Violence against women goes hand in hand with the degradation of natural resources, by Bhawana Upadhyay (kp 07/04/2013)
Stop using heavy equipment to open tracks in Palpa: CIAA, by Madhav Aryal (kp 27/03/2013)
Kanchan clean-up drive, by Ananda Gautam (kp 27/03/2013)
of the unheard: Great recognition must be given to the important role
women play in protecting the rangelands in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), by Manohara Khadka and Muhammad Ismail (rep 08/03/2013)
Plan to expand Parsa Reserve, by Shankar Acharya (kp 06/03/2013)
Surkhet follows Kathmandu in bid to replenish depleting greenery, by Pragati Shahi (kp 28/02/2013)
Legal aspects of regional co-operation for basin optimisation: With reference to Koshi River, by Y.B. Thapa (ht 20/02/2013)
President Chure Conservation Programme: Two years on, region's sufferings see no end (kp 17/02/2013)
Chitwan's lifelines, by Roshan Sedhai (kp 16/02/2013)
Govt to launch new strategy to conserve Chure (kp 10/02/2013)
Political limbo puts ACAP fate in balance, by Pragati Shahi (kp 06/02/2013), Conserving conservation: Nepal's showcase eco-tourism project in the Annapurnas is facing a delicate transition, by Sara Parker (nt 08/02/2013)
'Himalayan Viagra' on a constant decline, warn biologists (nn 31/01/2013), Study says Yarchagumba could face extinction, by Pragati Shahi (kp 03/02/2013)
ACAP management: Ministry for NTNC term extension, by Pragati Shahi (kp 27/01/2013)
How the land lies: Conservation of Chure, by Jagat Deuja (rep 24/01/2013)
Building a house? Make room for 2 trees too (kp 02/01/2013)
Saving Annapurna: The responsibility of managing the Annapurna Conservation Area should go to the people who live there, by Hum Gurung (kp 25/12/2012)
Govt apathetic to Maipokhari conservation: Locals, by Biplav Bhattarai (kp 17/12/2012)
Green Ilam gets greener: Eastern Nepal's model township is on its way to becoming the country's first Green City, by Bhrikuti Rai (nt 14/12/2012)
The common future, by Gopal S. Rawat and Eklabya Sharma (rep 11/12/2012)
Environmental advertising an issue not to be sniffed at, by Basudha Gautam (kp 02/12/2012)
Green Kathmandu drive begins (kp 29/11/2012)
Prez opens geology meet (kp 29/11/2012)
Help save the Chure Hills: They say Nepal is 'landlocked', but it looks these days more like a country without 'locks', by Tirtha Bahadur Shrestha (nt 23/11/2012)
Memory remains: A test case in Nepal, by Jagadish Chandra Baral (rep 20/11/2012)
Rupa lake under threat of encroachment, by Basanti Bastola (kp 12/11/2012)
'Chure must be preserved': President says the natural heritage has been neglected (ht 07/11/2012)
Two projects for Sleshmantak area conservation (kp 05/11/2012)
Over dozen lakes face extinction threat (ht 29/10/2012)
Wetland shrinking alarming: Experts, by Pragati Shahi (kp 17/10/2012)
Wildlife park, recreation centre to be built in Bhaktapur (nn 03/10/2012)
Community forests earn $44,000 in Dolakha: Study shows 35 forests sequester 1.254m tonnes of carbon dioxide (kp 25/09/2012)
nature back to people: Six years after Nepal's top conservationists
were killed in a helicopter crash, communities work to conserve their
legacy, by Bhrikuti Rai (nt 21/09/2012)
In the shadow of Annapurna: The Annapurna conservation project must find ways to reconcile its conflict with locals over resources, by Gopal Guragain (nt 07/09/2012)
future catches up with Mustang: Mustang is usually preceded with words
like 'lost', 'hidden' or 'forbidden', today it is none of those things, by Mark Whittaker (nt 07/09/2012)
Three-country initiative on biodiversity (kp 22/08/2012)
High-altitude visions: The
Alps in Europe might share commonalities with our very own Himalayas,
but are far advanced in terms of the developmental strategies adopted
for the region, by Pragati Shahi (kp 11/08/2012)
Shouldering burden to revive lost glory, by Pragati Shahi (kp 07/08/2012), Fallen from holy grace, by Ankit Adhikari (kp 07/08/2012)
Future of conservation: Managing the ACA, by Siddhartha B. Bajracharya (rep 02/08/2012), Fate of Annapurna area management remains on a knife-edge (kp 08/08/2012)
6-month extension for ACAP term (kp 29/07/2012)
Encroachment affects lakes in Lekhnath (ht 12/07/2012)
Govt devises integrated plan to save Bagmati (kp 10/07/2012)
Surrendering to nature, the hard way, by Sameek Pokharel (kp 22/06/2012)
Heightened hope for Bagmati revival: Bagmati Civilisation Committee to use Rs 4 billion loan from Asian Development Bank (kp 12/06/2012)
Unauthorized gravel extraction goes unchecked, by Amar Khadka (rep 10/06/2012)
Green shoots: World environment day, by Madhav Karki (rep 05/06/2012), No going green at cost of development: Experts, by Pragati Shahi (kp 05/06/2012), Women at the forefront: Gender dimensions of the green economy are important in a mountain context, by Manohara Khadka (kp 05/06/2012), A dangerous void: Environment issues post CA, by Gagan Thapa and Kashish Das Shrestha (rep 06/06/2012), Semantics of democracy, by Dharma Adhikari (rep)
Monetising nature: An international study to calculate dollars and cents that locals can earn from conservation of Nepal's parks (nt 25/05/2012)
Give us some trees: Greenery in a city has a multitude of benefits (kp 25/05/2012)
Focus on the fragments: We have to realise that we are not living in normal times and that the earth is fast-deteriorating, by Anil Bhattarai (kp 13/05/2012)
perils: Landslides caused by slope failures are common in the Pokhara
valley. But neither is local history trusted, nor is modern technology
employed as a precautionary measure, by Jagannath Adhikari (kp 13/05/2012)
Villagers ready to take govt to court, by Manoj Adhikari (rep 03/05/2012)
Hotels inside CNP reluctant to relocate, by Samiksha Koirala (rep 29/04/2012)
Fewa shrinking draws govt notice, by Manoj Adhikari (rep 24/04/2012), 138 hectares of Phewa Lake land encroached: Surveyors, by Ishwori Neupane (kp 25/04/2012)
For A President's Churiya Dream To Come True, by Uday R. Sharma (sp 20/04/2012)
Politicking on mountains: Can Nepal be a leader?, by Raju Pandi Chhetri (hrt 17/04/2012)
Decoding glacier behaviour, by Arun Bhakta Shrestha (rep 01/04/2012)
Water & Wetlands, by Ravi Sharma Aryal (sp 29/03/2012)
Govt to seek int'l help to measure Everest height (kp 01/03/2012)
Half dozen lakes on verge of extinction (kp 26/02/2012)
Biodiversity conservation: Nurturing nature, by Uday R. Sharma (rep 22/02/2012)
Ridiculous Environment Protection Policy: Nepal Headed for Economic Ruin, by A.B. Thapa (sp 10/02/2012)
Wet and wild, by Hum Gurung (kp 05/02/2012)
Sharp decline in Yarcha collection, says report, by Pragati Shahi (kp 04/02/2012)
For nature and people, by Ritu Meher Shrestha (rep 02/02/2012)
Biodiversity under threat: Roads to perdition, by Uday R. Sharma (rep 31/01/2012))
Chure degradation upsets President (kp 23/01/2012)
Ramauli-Pratappur relocation work to resume (rep 22/01/2012)
What is stalling the BAP?, by Smriti Mallapaty (kp 21/01/2012)
Conservation area sought in Chure, by DR Panta (kp 15/01/2012)
the unsustainable: Economic development need not be done so dirtily
that you harm the poor people who were supposed to benefit, by Navin Singh Khadka (kp 13/01/2012)
Change of guards, by Pragati Shahi (kp 07/01/2012)
Department of Survey (DoS)
Department of Mines and Geology (DMG)
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The Problem With Analogies
(A customer wanders down the paint aisle I'm working on and asks for advice on which paint to use. I tell him, and he asks for the differences between brands)
Me: "Brand A is just a bit thicker than Brand B. But other than that, they're pretty much the same."
Customer: "What do you mean 'thicker'?"
Me: "The paint has a thicker consistency."
Customer: "I don't understand."
Me: "Do you know what cake batter looks like? And water?"
Customer: "Yes."
Me: "Cake batter is thicker than water, like Brand A is thicker than Brand B."
Customer: "Brand A is cake batter?"
(It goes on like this for awhile. I ended up leaving him there to contemplate)

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Lana Del Rey's New Music Video Is Also A Jaguar Ad [Video]
'Burning Desire' video blends advertising and creativity in this cross-promotional collaboration between singer and brand
Lana Del Rey has a new music video out to appease her fans eagerly waiting her sophomore effort. The trouble it isn't really a music video per se, more like an extended commercial for the Jaguar F-type line.
Del Ray signed a six-figure contract with Jaguar last August to be the face of the new line of luxury cars. A month later, a commercial featuring her song Burning Desire was released. It is a typical car advertisement where the focus is solely on the vehicle, with the song is used in the background. This newly released video is over 3 minutes long and heavily features the singer. It has all the hallmarks of what we know to be a Lana Del Ray video: her singing sultrily, retro styling and a mash-up of vintage film reel. But it also has all the hallmarks of a classic car commercial: a red jag, speeding around a dangerous curve, shots of the speedometer and hands, in control, on the steering wheel.
So which is it? An ad or a video? It seems to be both, in a hybrid format that promotes both the car and the artist. While there is no mistake that it is sponsored by Jaguar (it was originally uploaded to their YouTube channel), it gives Del Ray's fans a chance to see some new material. Whether they are appreciative of the fact that she has commercialized the song to such an extent, remains to be seen. There always seems to be a Lana Del Ray backlash going on somewhere in the world, and 'Burning Desire' may just add fuel to the fire.
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Press Release – New Zealand Lotteries Commission
Two newly-minted Lotto players from Auckland will collect $1 million each after winning First Division last night. The winning Lotto tickets were sold at Pak N Save Glen Innes and Countdown Manukau City Mall.
Powerball was not struck and has jackpotted to a massive $9 million, and Strike also jackpotted, meaning $400,000 will be up for grabs next weekend.
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If you measure inflation by the consumer price index [CPI] that is supplied to the public by the Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS] you already know that it reported prices were unchanged the last two months. Later this week the February CPI is due to show an increase of 0.5%, according to estimates. The large majority of the increase will come from a recent increase in the price of gasoline.
The CPI in January showed prices were higher by 1.6% versus last year. As far as the Fed and government is concerned, any number under 2.0% is acceptable. When food and energy are removed you are left with the core CPI, which came in with a 1.9% increase in prices from one year earlier.
Overall inflation is not a concern for most government officials and even a large amount of investors. I am not a conspiracy theorist, however I believe inflation is a much larger issue than the CPI numbers portrays.
As a consumer it is not difficult to determine prices are on the rise. Whether it is filling up your grocery basket, buying clothes, or filling up your gas tank, prices are on the rise over the last few years. At the same time the amount of money being printed in the U.S. is increasing and with more cash in circulation it will lead to an inflationary environment.
Investors attempting to position themselves today for what could be a spike in inflation in the coming years should consider the three ETFs below.
PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio ETF (NYSEARCA:BKLN) is made up of a basket of loans that are offered by banks to companies that are often rated below investment grade. Because the ETF is involved in below investment grade offerings it allows for an above-average dividend yield of 3.9%. What makes this ETF attractive is the fact its holdings have floating rates, which translates to its rates increasing with overall interest rates.
When inflation increases and becomes an issue it will more than likely be associated with rising interest rates. An increase in interest rates will lower bond prices as current low-yield investments become less attractive. We own BKLN for clients and believe it is still a solid buy at current levels.
iShares S&P Global Timber & Forestry ETF (NASDAQ:WOOD) is an interesting play because it has done well during low inflation (hitting a new 52-week high) and could be a big winner when inflation begins to surge. Historically the timber and land stocks will outperform during inflationary times. And on top of that the stocks that make up the ETF will also benefit from a robust global economic environment and a strong domestic housing market.
A little less than half of the portfolio is based in the U.S. and 55% of the 26 stocks are in the paper and forestry sector. The yield on the ETF is 2.1%, not a swaying factor, but still higher than the 10-year Treasury.
Guggenheim ABC High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:ABCS) is a play on commodities and income. The ETF invests in 30 of the highest-yielding stocks from a trio of commodity-based countries: Australia, Brazil, and Canada [ABC]. The fact the ETF invests in countries that rely heavily on commodities for their economy it should do well as inflation increases. Historically commodities will outperform during inflationary periods.
On top of the inflation hedge is the current 6.5% dividend yield that becomes even more important as interest rates being to increase. The ETF is currently invested heavily in Brazil (52%) and that is one reason the chart is lagging its peers. Over the long term I believe in Brazil and with the high yield I am willing to be patient with the ETF.
Many will argue with me that inflation is not an issue today and will not be for many years. They may be true, history shows that when a country prints as much money as the U.S. has and artificially keeps interest rates near lows for years that the end result will be inflation. I am playing the odds that inflation will be a major issue in the years ahead and the three ETFs mentioned above should be able to hedge against such a scenario.
Disclosure: I am long BKLN. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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CVL Leads! (Chattahoochee Valley Libraries LEadership And Development Sessions)
Problem StatementChattahoochee Valley Libraries has had difficulty filling vacancies from within. Staff either do not have an MLS or have not had the opportunity in their jobs to develop or demonstrate the leadership skills required to obtain promotions. None of the current non-MLS staff members are in library school.
InnovationCVL Leads! is a two-year leadership program designed to grow leaders from within the organization. It's a structured training program that provides classroom and hands-on training. A key element of this program is for participants to be involved in actual library projects so that they can apply theories to real situations and see the result. Mentors were assigned (from a list of choices the participants provided in their applications) to give them support during the program.
CVL Leads! is different than many leadership programs. It is a two-year program and allows part time staff as well as full time to participate. None of the five Leaders has an MLS.
Each participant received a paid ALA membership and is required to attend a library-related conference over the two-year period. The ALA membership and conference attendance requirement is intended to familiarize and interest the participants in library issues, encourage participation in the profession and encourage pursuit of an MLS.
ProgressThe program began in September 2009. The CVL Leaders' first big project was to plan the annual Staff Training Day for the 125 staff member library system. The five person group selected one of their own to be the Project Manager, who was able to demonstrate his leadership ability for the entire library system. The Staff In-Service was held on February 22, 2010.
Two of the Leaders have registered to attend national library conferences; one will be attending PLA in Portland and another will be attending and presenting during the Computers in Libraries Conference in April.
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Police have named a man who collapsed on a hunting trip in Fiordland.
They say he was Cameron Maclarty, 75, from Dunedin.
Mr Maclarty was hunting in thick forest in the Hollyford Valley when he collapsed at about five o'clock yesterday evening.
A teenage hunting companion ran back to Gunns Camp to raise the alarm and then returned to the scene with a camp staff member and a roading contractor.
A doctor went by helicopter from Te Anau but Mr Maclarty had died.
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Who needs training? Everyone. That's because, over time, all organizations change—whether it's new technology, new production processes or new methodology. And employees must change along with the company and acquire the skills needed to keep up with the organization.
Training can also be a potent form of motivation. By training your people, you're showing your employees you value them, and that you want to invest in their future within your organization.
While sometimes the Return on Investment (ROI) of training can be hard to calculate, studies have shown that there are a number of benefits to training your employees.
A recent AMA survey reported a direct correlation between increased company training budgets and increased profits.
Another study reported by the New York Times involving 3000 businesses with 20 or more employees showed that a 10% increase in employees' average education yielded an 8.6% increase in output. In comparison, a 10% increase in capital investment (such as tools, buildings and machinery) produced only a 3.4% increase in productivity.
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Hard data benefits include:
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So what now? How can you implement a training program in your organization? The key is information. What skills or behaviors need to be strengthened? Talk to your managers. Get their perspective. Are the needs skill based, such as training on specific computer software? Or are their needs behavior based? Do you need to develop teams or quality initiatives? You'll discover that training can take many forms depending on individual employee needs.
Start small when it comes to training. Find a common theme and create a training program around it. Make the training memorable by using items supporting the theme, such as binders, pens, paper and mugs. After it's over, make sure to allow your participants to evaluate any training program to assess what worked and what didn't. Acknowledge participation with certificates of completion, and make sure you use a variety of visual aids to weave the training into your corporate culture.
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Now that colder weather is here, my 06 hasn't been cranking the heat as much as it used to, MPG went down and the hybrid system rarely kicks in. No warning lights but considering the thermostat is only $30 at NAPA and I have no idea when it was replaced last, I thought I would go ahead and change it.
It's a fairly easy job, just tight, and expect a large amount of coolant loss but pretty straight forward change. Next, I added 50/50 coolant until the reservoir was full. Started the car to let it warm up but it only ran for about 5 minutes before shutting down and switching to hybrid mode. I pressed on the pedal several times to keep it running to allow the thermostat to open but after 10-15 minutes, the fans kicked on and the temperature warning light came on so I shut it down. Coolant level never changed and the coolant hose never got warm. There was also no heat in the cab.
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Oil futures are falling this morning following the disappointing U.S. employment report, and stocks in the energy sector are following them down. Weak global economies could sap demand for resources, putting commodity prices under pressure.
Crude futures slid 3% to $84.63 per barrel. Oil has now traded lower in three of the past four sessions, following a price surge starting late last week.
Large oil and gas stocks were falling. ExxonMobil (XOM) was off 1.3% and Suncor Energy (SU) fell 3.2%.
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It's always risky to ask what people think of a gun [I]after[I] you buy it. As Jeff Cooper said, it's like asking, "What do you think of the woman I just married?" A little late to be asking!
I have no experience -- positive or negative -- with the Taurus 24/7. However, I really like the looks, and I've been thinking about getting one for myself. I've just been waiting for somebody else to try it out first! So, you tell me -- how do you like it? Get out to the range and put a couple hundred pills downrange, and let me know if you think I should get one....
I am particularly interested in the trigger. Is it a true double action, like a revolver? Or is it more like the Glock? Or is it somewhere between, like the medium long pull of a Kahr?
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SigmaLongshot 3 years ago#1
"Kinect should be optional, then I'd buy an Xbox One".
But the topic circles and self-destructs when considering what that would result in.
Effectively, this would mean removing the main USP (unique selling point) of the product; akin to demanding a Mario Kart sans weapons to be more like Gran Turismo.
"But Mario Kart isn't SUPPOSED to be Gran Turismo. They're SUPPOSED to be unique, because people like different experiences!" , you orate with disdain. And to that, I reply... exactly.
The topics get into contradiction stations when the person states, " I know it would just be a weaker PS4 then, but..." - then what, you're desperate to then purchase an inferior version of a currently-existing product, just for the ability to see both products in a more obvious, comparable niche together? Would you not rather purchase each product for the cool things unique to each, rather than all the things they have in common?
It's not unique to the Xbox One; I've heard people say they'd buy a Wii U "if it had a regular pad". So what, an even weaker version of a weaker version of a PS4?
I finally have all three current consoles, and now that I do, I've found I'm less harsh on Kinect, the Gamepad, the quirks and features used as ammo against peer consoles by fanboys. In fact, I actively embrace and enjoy having three utterly unique consoles.
So, why destroy a console's unique identity for the sake of arbitrary parity, of bland neutrality, between them?
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L4YER_CAKE 3 years ago#2
...because some people arent interested in kinect motion games and might consider buying the technically inferior x1 for their own unique stable of games at a cheaper price?
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No everyone has doting parents to buy them toys. 100 bucks is as chunk of change for some folks and many feel its an unnecessary expense for a periphrral they just don't want.
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People who claim they would buy a Kinectless XB1 are lying. If there was one, they would just be complaining about something else. Ignore them TC, they are not worth any ones time.
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CharadeSmith 3 years ago#5
SigmaLongshot posted...
I'm just going to assume this is a troll topic
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SigmaLongshot (Topic Creator)3 years ago#6
First, price was the issue; "Kinect-free means cheaper, and if that happened I'd be able to afford it!" - then the price went down and it seemed the Kinect grudge only heightened.
I simply can't see why, now that the price has lowered, it's still an incredible sticking point. Like maintaining spite solely for the sake of continuing a stance that benefits nobody, not least your own self..
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CharadeSmith 3 years ago#7
SigmaLongshot posted...
First, price was the issue; "Kinect-free means cheaper, and if that happened I'd be able to afford it!" - then the price went down and it seemed the Kinect grudge only heightened.
If the price goes down while still keeping the Kinect, it means that the price could go further down without kinect. Lowering the price isn't enough, the Kinect needs to go too. If people don't want it they shouldn't have to pay 1 cent for it.
Master! We are in a tight spot!
TruthAndJustice 3 years ago#8
You're missing one large point, and that's exclusives. Unless the Kinect was something that was revolutionarily integral to these "must-have" exclusive games (such as Titanfall, Sunset Overdrive etc.), there's no reason to have a kinect (if you're not interested in it) if you just want to play those exclusive.
And perhaps, some people don't want to justify spending the current price of the Xbox One to play a couple of exclusive, but may think about it if the price was lowered due to a peripheral they're not interested in being omitted.
So in this case, the Kinect isn't the USP to them, rather it's the exclusives that are the USP for the Xbox One.
L4YER_CAKE 3 years ago#9
Furthermore, if you think principle shouldn't play into one's purchasing decisions, then we must just be very different consumers. I like having choices and options in my purchases and while I'm no longer butthurt at the terrible X1 reveal or the Mattrick attack at E3 I still feel like mandatory kinect purchase for 100 dollars more is a dealbreaker for me. It makes me feel wary to trust them.
I mean, 1st the kinect and always online are hardlined into the system and cannot be removed then suddenly always online is off the table and you never have to hook up the camera if you don't want to...but they'll still make you buy it.
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spacejamjordanz 3 years ago#10
There are still plenty of gamers that want to play Xbox, but could care less about Kinect.
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Monday, 23 June 2014 01:32
On Friday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Compassionate Care Act, finally legalizing marijuana for patients with one of a small number of medical conditions including cancer, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy.
If you've been following our blog or news about this bill as it made its way through the state Senate, you know that its sponsors had to make several changes in order to satisfy Gov. Cuomo's demands. Doctors can only prescribe the drug to patients with a limited number of conditions, and they can only prescribe edibles, oils and lotions – nothing will be smoked, and we are fairly certain no one will be seeing bud – just extracts.
As New York Daily News points out, this basically means that instead of giving medical doctors the permission to prescribe as they see fit based on their patients' specific needs, the New York state government is giving them extreme restrictions. Basically, New York doctors, the government doesn't trust your judgment. Because you know, it's not like you spent years in school for this kind of thing, right?
So, when Gov. Cuomo says things like, "We believe this bill strikes the right balance" in regard to marijuana's medical benefits and restrictions to curtail any risk factors, we think he's pretty much full of shit.
The silver lining, though, is that medical marijuana will finally be an option for at least a number of patients suffering from chronic pain, effects of chemotherapy, epileptic seizures, and more.
Now, the State Health Department has up to 18 months to establish regulations, policies and procedures, including who can dispense and grow the drug. Initially, five organizations — both businesses and nonprofits — will be allowed to dispense marijuana, each at up to four locations around the state. The drug will be grown in New York, and the sales of it will be taxed seven percent.
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Following a diet to lower your cholesterol isn't that difficult to do. However, the time constraints presented by certain jobs - such as deadlines, long hours, and other obligations - may make it difficult for you to stick to a cholesterol-lowering diet. These factors could cause you to resort to quick, high-sugar or high-fat foods that could cause your lipid levels and weight to creep up. By following these simple steps, you can pack your favorite cholesterol-friendly meals and snacks for work – and still have time to devote to your work projects and other daily obligations:

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Planning your meals ahead of time is very important. This will help ensure that you are obtaining the proper calories and needed nutrients in your diet. It will also help you to identify possible foods that could contribute too much fat and calories to your diet.

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BMWUSA.com has the MZ4 roadster on the site now, to build, price etc...
What surprised me was the base price of 51,300!? A well equiped E46 M3 can be build for the same. Does anyone remember the price of M roadster when they came out? I don't remember if they were quite that equal to the E36 M3.
I recall the the 2001/02 M Roadster was cheaper than the E46 M3 but I could not remember by how much. I was in the market for M's at that time.
The Z4 is built much better (stiffer) than the Z3, so the jump in price is justified. The M is about $8k more than the 3.0si. This is the premium you would expect to pay for any M Car. There is nothing odd about their pricing.
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I've written about the Anglo-Canadian "Loser Pays" Rule for costs indemnification here and here.
The American Rule is considered by Maureen Cosgrove at Jurist-Paper Chase who reports on "Supreme Court rules party must pay fees for frivolous claims alone" discussing today's decision in Fox v. Vice , 563 U. S. ____ (2011) (U.S.S.C.).
Fox claimed that he was the victim of dirty tricks during his successful campaign to become the police chief of Vinton, La., and filed a state-court suit against Vice, the incumbent chief, and the town. Fox's suit asserted both state-law claims, including defamation, and federal civil rights claims under 42 U. S. C.§1983, including interference with Fox's right to seek public office. Vice removed the case to federal court based on the §1983 claims. Following discovery, Vice moved for summary judgment on the federal claims, which Fox conceded were invalid.
The District Court dismissed the frivolous claims with prejudice and remanded the remaining claims to state court, noting that Vice's attorneys' work could be useful in the state-court proceedings. Vice then asked the federal court for attorney's fees under §1988, submitting attorney billing records (dockets) estimating time spent on the entire suit, without distinguishing time spent between the dismissed federal claims and the remnant state claims. The court granted the motion on the ground that Fox's federal claims were frivolous, awarding Fox all of his attorneys' fees in the suit. Although the state-law allegations had not been found frivolous, the court did not require Vice to parse out the work the attorneys had done on both sets of claims and declined to reduce the fee award to account for the remaining state-law claims, noting that both sides had focused on the deemed frivolous §1983 claims.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed, rejecting Fox's argument that each individual claim in a suit must be held to be frivolous for the defendant to recover any fees, and agreeing with the District Court that the litigation had focused on the frivolous federal claims.
Writing for the unanimous Court, Kagan, J. notes,
Our legal system generally requires each party to bearhis own litigation expenses, including attorney's fees, re-gardless whether he wins or loses. Indeed, this principle is so firmly entrenched that it is known as the "American Rule." See Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. v. Wilderness Society, 421 U. S. 240, 247 (1975). But Congress hasauthorized courts to deviate from this background rule incertain types of cases by shifting fees from one party toanother. See Burlington v. Dague, 505 U. S. 557, 562 (1992) (listing federal fee-shifting provisions). (at 5)
Justice Kagan adds,
" But the presence of these unsuccessful claims does not immunize a defendant against paying for the attorney's fees that the plaintiff reasonably incurred in remedying a breach of his civil rights.
Analogous principles indicate that a defendant may deserve fees even if not all the plaintiff's claims were frivolous. In this context, §1988 serves to relieve a defendant of expenses attributable to frivolous charges. The plaintiff acted wrongly in leveling such allegations, and the court may shift to him the reasonable costs that thoseclaims imposed on his adversary. See Christiansburg, 434 U. S., at 420–421. That remains true when the plaintiff's suit also includes non-frivolous claims. The defendant, of course, is not entitled to any fees arising from these non-frivolous charges. See ibid. But the presence of reasonable allegations in a suit does not immunize the plaintiff against paying for the fees that his frivolous claims imposed. (at 7)
The District Court and Fifth Circuit decisions were reversed and remanded to the District court to apply the "but for" rule for fee-shifting.
Speaking of frivolous lawsuits, (albeit only involving state-law defamation, intentional infliction of emotional harm and intentional interference with contractual relations claims), Eric Turkewitz in his Affidavit in the Rakofsky v. The Internet litigation has deposed that:
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Gubler Park is a multi-use facility that is being built in phases. To this point it includes: a first-class quad softball/Little League Baseball complex complete with dugouts, bleachers, scoreboards, concession stand, restrooms, activity/conference room, and storage areas. The facilities are used for both local and visitor play of large and small groups: regulation softball tournaments, Huntsman World Senior Games, family teams, and more.
The following amenities are also completed: Trails along the perimeter, large pavilion for picnics and/or shade, splash pad, bridge to the adjoining Lava Ridge Intermediate School fields with an area for soccer play and basketball.
Future plans for Gubler Park include the following: climbing rock, sand volleyball court, open grass area, pavilions, and more.


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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM WP(C).No. 17170 of 2009(M) 1. PREMIER STEELS, IRON AND STEEL MERCHANTS ... Petitioner Vs 1. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAXES ... Respondent 2. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAXES, 3. THE COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAXES, For Petitioner :SRI.K.I.MAYANKUTTY MATHER For Respondent :GOVERNMENT PLEADER The Hon'ble MR. Justice C.K.ABDUL REHIM Dated :19/01/2010 O R D E R C.K.ABDUL REHIM, J. ------------------------------ W.P.(C).No.17170 OF 2009 ------------------------------ Dated this the 19th day of January, 2010 J U D G M E N T
1. Petitioner is a registered dealer on the rolls of the 1st respondent, under the Kerala Value Added Tax Act, 2003 (KVAT Act), with effect from 1.4.2005. The petitioner was having registration under the Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963 (KGST Act) during the previous periods. Challenge in this writ petition is against Ext.P3 order of the 2nd respondent, whereby condonation of delay was refused with respect to filing of application in Form-25A, as contemplated under Rule 12(2) of the KVAT Rules.
2. It is noticed that, on the advent of the KVAT Act credit of input tax was permitted against tax paid under the KGST Act, with respect to goods purchased by them during the period of one year immediately preceding the date of commencement of KVAT Act, subject to certain conditions and restrictions prescribed under Section 11(13). Under Rule 12(2) of the KVAT Rules, it is prescribed that any dealer claiming credit of input tax under Section 11(13) has to submit application before the assessing authority in Form-25A, along with opening stock inventory of the goods as on the date of coming into force of the W.P.(C).17170/09-M 2 KVAT Act. It is also insisted that the application in Form-25A shall be accompanied by a statement showing opening stock value of goods as on 1.4.2004 and 1.4.2005 in respect of goods taxable at the hands of the dealer and those exempted at his hands. Such stock inventory and statement of purchase bills shall be certified by a Chartered Accountant or a Cost Accountant, where the dealer submitting the statement was covered by provisions of Section 27A of the KGST Act during the year 2004-05.
3. According to the petitioner he had submitted Ext.P1 application in Form-25A as provided under Rule 12(2) claiming refund of the input tax credit, with respect to the assessment year 2005-06, amounting to Rs.4,59,287/-. It is an admitted case that the petitioner had filed the said application on 16.5.2005. But the 1st respondent had returned the said application for want of certificate by a Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant, as required under Rule 12(2). As per Rule 12(2) of the KVAT Rules the application in Form-25A claiming input tax credit has to be submitted on or before 31.1.2006 (The date fixed originally was 30.4.05, which was extended to 31.7.05. The date is seen further extended as, 31.1.06 by virtue of SRO:385/07 dt:24.4.07). But the petitioner could not re-submit the application after curing the defect within the time stipulated. W.P.(C).17170/09-M 3
4. By virtue of Finance Act, 2008 a new provision as Section 20A was introduced in the KVAT Act conferring powers on the Deputy Commissioner to condone delay in applying for any refund under the Act and the Rules. Invoking the said provision, the petitioner submitted application before the 2nd respondent seeking condonation of delay in submitting Form- 25A, as evidenced from Ext.P2. But the 2nd respondent had rejected the application holding that there is no provision under the KVAT Act or Rules to condone delay in filing application for credit of input tax on opening stock held on 1.4.2005. Hence this writ petition.
5. Question to be considered is as to whether an application submitted under Section 11(3) and Rule 12(2) in Form No.25A, can be considered as an application for refund of tax, coming within the purview of Section 20A(a). Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that, under Section 11(6) of the KVAT Act, if the input tax of a dealer for a returned period is more than the output tax and if the excess input tax cannot be adjusted against any amount due or demanded under the Act, the balance shall be carried forward to the next returned period and if the excess input tax so carried forward cannot be fully adjusted during the last returned period, the excess input tax credit remaining unadjusted shall be refunded W.P.(C).17170/09-M 4 to the dealer, as if it were a refund accrued under Section 13. The procedure for effecting such refund of input tax remaining unadjusted at the close of the year is dealt with under Rule 47A of the KVAT Rules. Contention is that in this case since the amount of input tax credit reflected in the opening stock of the year 2005-06 could not be adjusted against the output tax of that year, it became liable for refund as excess input credit, and the provisions governing such refund is Section 13 read with Rule 47 and 47A.
6. Construed on the above basis, the application is one coming within the purview of Section 20A, for which the 2nd respondent is vested with jurisdiction to condone delay, is the contention. In this regard the petitioner had also pointed out the particulars contained in the Form (Ext.P1) wherein Serial No:J indicates Sales Tax claimed for refund. Therefore, according to the counsel, the claim made for credit of tax paid under KGST Act, is the amount virtually liable for refund and it can be treated only as a claim for refund.
7. Learned Special Government Pleader opposed the above view, stating that the question of refund arises only if credit of input tax is allowed, as provided under law. With respect to tax paid under the KGST Act, Section 11(13) read with Rule 12(2) provides a specific procedure and stipulates W.P.(C).17170/09-M 5 particular time limit. If the application for credit of tax paid under the KGST Act has not been submitted within the period stipulated, under Rule 12(2), no condonation can be effected under Section 20A treating the application for credit as one coming having characteristics of a refund application mentioned in Section 20A(a).
8. Having considered the rival contentions, I am of the view that the question of refund will arise only after the assessing authority allows the credit. The assessing authority need to evaluate the statement of accounts and to decide as to whether there was any actual payment of tax made under KGST Act, which is liable to be given credit or not. Only after such verification, the assessing authority can reach at a conclusion with respect to total amount due for credit. Then only the question of adjustment or refund will arise. In the case at hand it is an undisputed fact that the application submitted before the assessing authority is one coming within the purview of Section 11(3) read with Rule 12(2) which is an application for allowing credit of input tax. Therefore I am of the opinion that Ext.P1 application cannot be considered as an application for refund coming within the purview of Section 13, which need be dealt with under the provisions of Rule 47 or 47A of the Act. Hence the 2nd respondent was justified in rejecting condonation W.P.(C).17170/09-M 6 of delay holding that there is no provision for condonation of delay in filing the application for credit of input tax.
9. However, it is noticed that time for submission of application under Rule 12(2) stood extended till 31.1.2006. It is an admitted case that the petitioner had submitted the application in Form 25A as early as on 16.5.2005, which was within the period allowed. The application was defective because the certificate of the Chartered Accountant with respect to the stock inventory and statement of purchase was not available. The application is returned since the above said defect existed. But the defect was not cured and re-submitted thereafter on any date within the time stipulated under Rule 12 (2). The question is whether the failure for re-submission of application after curing defect within the time stipulated, can be considered as failure in submitting the application within such period. Learned Special Government Pleader vehemently contended that the application received as defective cannot be considered as an application properly submitted as prescribed under the Rules. An application which is not properly submitted cannot be considered as an application at all, is the contention.
10. Without entering to any decision on the dispute as above, I am of the opinion that, considering the fact that the W.P.(C).17170/09-M 7 petitioner was a registered dealer under the KGST Act and he had effected payment of considerable amount as tax due under that statute, the question whether he is liable to be given credit with respect to the subsequent year, is a matter which need examination, especially when the petitioner had preferred the application in the prescribed form, eventhough defective, within the time stipulated. I am inclined to hold that apart from the technical objections the petitioner need be provided with substantial relief.
11. Hence the 1st respondent is hereby directed to receive back the application for credit of input tax which is necessary to be re-submitted under the amended Form 25A, if it is submitted within a period of two weeks from today, and to consider and dispose of the same on merits in order to decide whether input tax credit can be allowed or not.
12. A decision in this regard shall be taken as early as possible, at any rate within a period of two months from the date of receipt of such application.
The writ petition is disposed of as above.