ASHOKA PILLAR UNDER WATER FORMORE THAN ONE MONTH Kathmandu, 26 Aug.: Ashoka Pillar has been under water for mor3 than a month, Kantipur reports from Kapilvasthu. Water seepage is lkely to damage the historic pillar. The pillar was erected by India’s Emperor Ashoka to confirm the area was the birthplace of The Buddha. nnnn