Introduction The Nepal Bureau of Standards and Meteorology (NBSM) introduced the code NS40 to regulate the…
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The Thirsty Terai of Nepal: Groundwater Depletion and Water Insecurity
Introduction Water is often referred to as the oil of the 21st century, but governments have…
How Much Does It Rain in Birgunj and Nearby?
This article analyzes the rainfall in Birgunj and its surrounding areas, including Kalaiya, Simara, and Amlekhgunj.…
A Study on Suction Limits and Yield of No.6 Hand Pump in Birgunj, Nepal
Author: Rakesh ShahDegree: Master’s in Environmental EngineeringInstitution: IOE, Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan UniversitySubmitted: [2024]Status: Currently unpublished by…
Bleaching Powder vs Liquid Bleach Explained
INTRO Chlorine is a powerful chemical used for cleaning, disinfecting, and bleaching. But chlorine gas is…
The Impact of a Mobile Public Toilet: A Case of Birgunj
Introduction In developed cities, shopping malls and commercial areas typically include public toilet facilities. However, in…
Creating a Dream Park Garden: My Top Plant Picks
INTRO Plants have the power to create a serene atmosphere and elevate the mood of any…
The 7 Plastics Types You Use Daily
I decided to examine the plastics I use every day, focusing on the types of plastic…
Urban Drain Cleaning: Inefficient & Dirty
How Should a Drain Be Cleaned of Accumulated Grit, Sediments, and Solid Waste? In developing countries,…
Roadmap to Clean Srisiya River: सफा श्रीसिया नदी
This article outlines a roadmap for cleaning the Srisiya River, which is currently heavily polluted by…
What Causes a River to Turn Black? A Scientific Breakdown
The rivers that flow from urban areas are becoming black due to high pollution levels. We…
Can TDS meter measure the Sugar in Water?
Digital TDS meters are very popular for measuring the total dissolved solids of the liquid tested.…
Soil Report Analysis in Urban area
Soil samples were collected from different locations in Birgunj, Nepal, and tested for NPK, pH, and…
Hand Pump Failure in Birgunj, Nepal: A Case Study
Rakesh Shah* * (Corresponding author), Department of Civil Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, IOE, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, E-mail:…
Birgunj WaSH Status, Issues and Solutions
This article shows the status of WASH ( Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), major issues of this…
Fresh vs. Composted Cow Dung: What’s the Difference?
Intro “A fertilizer is something that adds nutrients to the soil essential for the plants.” Cow…
Solid Waste Leachate Treatment: A Challenge
Solid waste leachate treatment is an issue due to its complex nature and its variability of…
Vegetable Yield with Urine as Fertilizer
The plants need NPK (Nitrogen, phosphorus, Potassium) to be applied externally as the soil generally lacks…