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Photo credit: Harka Gurung Foundation, Pokhara, Nepal Dr. HARKA GURUNG A life dedicated to mountain tourism, conservation of wildlife, and environment By  LBTHAPA Dr. Harka Gurung, a proud name of the country, was a committed nature conservationist. He was considered a leading ecologist and geographer of note. He was born in Bhulbhule, Lamjung, on January 5, 1939. His enormous service to the nation in different capacities has duly put him on the highest pedestal. Dr. Gurung's vast erudition in geography and environment is unsurpassable. The magnitude of the work he undertook during his lifetime will remain in the memory of millions of Nepalese. Dr. Gurung, a scholar of multidimensional facets, remained devoted to the service of nature conservation until he breathed his last.   He received his school and college education in Kathmandu and Patna University, India. His thirst for knowledge took him as far as the U.K., where he studied geography and finally earned a doctorate from E

Photo credit: myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com   THE NEPAL POLICE Dedication, Service, and Responsibility By Chhabi Subedi ‘Bijayee’ Our dedicated teachers always work hard to impart a better education to our students. So that they can become aware of their responsibilities toward their motherland and society. In general, parents are always worried about their children's future. Most parents spend most of their time thinking about how they can make their children’s future safe and secure.   According to a Sanskrit verse, students should be as clever as a crow, concentrate like a crane, sleep less like dogs, eat less, and go away from homes for higher education. These words stand true for all students in the world.   Ever since I came to my senses, I understood that a nation can become stronger and more developed if our students are well educated. If students are well educated, only then will they be able to render their services to society in different capacities.   The gover

Photo credit: Sunil Pandey DHORPATAN HUNTING RESERVE Hunter’s Paradise By LB THAPA When we think of a unique place on earth, we may have a few names at our fingertips. But those who have ever been to Dhorpatan will never have second thoughts about naming Dhorpatan the best place in the world. This is not an exaggeration, but a fact. Dhorpatan is replete with pristine, natural beauty, which is abundant in Dhorpatan but may be rare to be found elsewhere. Both the flora and fauna found in this region are of a special kind. The vast land of Dhorpatan has been enriched with such plants as fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper, spruce, etc. Dhorpatan is also the home of a wide range of wild animals, which are found and thrive in Dhorpatan alone. As a whole, Dhorpatan is a must-visit place, where adventure in game hunting and breathtaking panoramic views are guaranteed. In brief, if someone loves nature and wildlife, then Dhorpatan must be their first choice.   (All photos by

Photo: LB Thapa DONATE BLOOD AND SAVE LIVES By LB Thapa "If cycling is my passion, then blood donation is my religion," says Tirtha Raj Awashti, founding president of the Nepal Voluntary Blood Donors' Society, Kaski (NVBDS) and currently the secretary of the NVBDS central committee, in Kathmandu, Nepal. To date, he has already donated his blood for 75 times. His entire life revolves around blood donation. He is always on his toes. He visits various organizations, including private offices and schools, and encourages them to donate blood. He always tells the youth to celebrate their 18th birthday by donating blood.  Photo: Read 2B Happy. "Whenever I get a little time off from my pharmacy, I waste no time and immediately mount on my mountain bike to find potential blood donors. I make a list of private and government organizations and visit them regularly. I try my best to convince them about blood donation, and most of the time I succeed. Many times it happened w

  STOP KILLING COWS LB Thapa Cows have a special place in the Hindu religion. They are sacred and revered in all respects. Even cow's dung and urine are used to purify the altar. Thus, a Hindu puja can't be consummated without a cow's dung and urine. This animal is so revered in Hindu culture that she is called Gau Mata (the cow mother). Devout Hindus always touch cows with reverence and expect blessings.  The cow is regarded as a very special animal in many parts of the world. More especially, in India and Burma, cows are respected and treated humanely. But in Nepal, the cow is not only important from a religious point of view; she is our national animal as well. This is the reason why cows are protected by the law, and they can't be hurt, let alone slaughtered.  Well, whatever is said about the cows, it sounds very satisfactory and understandable indeed! However, Nepali law is the victim of poor implementation. Unfortunately, our law itself creates a contradicti

  THE DEITY BINDHYABASINI WHO RESIDES IN NEPAL AND INDIA By LB THAPA   Perhaps many devotees don’t know how the deity Bindhyabasini was brought from Uttar Pradesh, India, and installed in Pokhara. Very few people are aware of the original temple of the deity Bindhyabasini, located at Vindhyachal in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Today I am going to give my valued readers of READ 2B HAPPY a piece of detailed information through this article. So, let’s get started.   DEITY BINDHYABASINI TEMPLE IN POKHARA, NEPAL According to the available sources, it is believed that King Siddhi Narayan Shah established the temple around 1512. However, some other historians contradict this information and say the temple was originally built in 1786 by King Khadgaman Malla, who was the king of Parbat.   At present, the temple is spread over 47 ropani of land and is located on the top of a small hill at Mohriyatole. There is a small park at the foothold of the temple where visitors and devotees can