Korean educator marks two decades of service to Nepal's schools and mountains A South Korean philanthropist's 20-year journey of educational support and environmental advocacy in Nepal has culminated in recent high-altitude training programs aimed at protecting the Himalayas.
Nepali adventurers launch 'Summit to Sea' Expedition from Everest to Bay of Bengal A groundbreaking 1,830-mile expedition combining mountaineering and river kayaking aims to highlight the critical link between Himalayan glaciers and downstream freshwater ecosystems while promoting environmental stewardship across South Asia.
Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal Nepal has become the first South Asian country to sign an agreement with the LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition, securing up to USD 55 million in climate finance for forest conservation.
Moderate rain and snow likely in several provinces from Friday Moderate snowfall is also forecast in several high-hill and mountainous regions across the country.
'Living Sagarmatha' strategy launched The government on Monday formally launched Living Sagarmatha: Nepal Mountain Resilience Strategy, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening the resilience of Nepal’s mountain ecosystems and communities in the face of accelerating climate change.
Global leaders urged to reject fossil-fuelled growth at Davos As global political and business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a coalition of more than 20 prominent economists, scientists and business leaders has called on them to demonstrate “serious leadership” by moving away from fossil-fuelled economic growth and redefining prosperity for the 21st century.
Westerly winds bring fog in terai, light rain and snow possible in high hills Mist and fog are likely to persist in parts of the Terai region today as the country experiences the influence of westerly winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Nepal declares its first Fish Sanctuary in Lower Karnali River In a landmark step for freshwater biodiversity conservation, Nepal has declared its first Fish Sanctuary in the Lower Karnali River, with Rajapur and Tikapur municipalities jointly announcing the protected area through a public declaration on Thursday.
'His sacrifice will inspire nation to take environmental rights seriously' Laxmi Mahato, Dilip Mahato’s sister, believes that her brother’s sacrifice will inspire the entire nation to take environmental rights seriously.
Schools shut for a week in Kailali amid severe cold Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali has announced a week-long closure of schools to protect students from the impact of a severe cold wave.
From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, WWF Nepal has underscored major conservation achievements alongside growing climate and biodiversity challenges, calling for stronger dialogue and collaboration with the media and stakeholders.
Fog blankets Terai, light snowfall forecast in high hills and mountains Dense fog and mist have affected large parts of the Terai, while light snowfall and rain are forecast in the country’s high hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back.
Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days.
Nepal PM Karki visits Maya Devi Temple Prime Minister Sushila Karki today offered prayers at the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Nepal Nepal promotes tourism potential in Toronto The Embassy of Nepal, Ottawa, in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board, organised a promotional event titled “Nepal Evening” in Toronto on February 19 to showcase Nepal’s tourism attractions and strengthen engagement with the Canadian travel market.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Golden hour over Kuri Bazar, Dolakha The market town of Kuri Bazar in Kalinchok, Dolakha, bathes in the warm golden light of a winter sunset, painting the hillside settlement in hues of amber and ochre.
Nepal Nepal wins two UNESCO Asia-Pacific heritage awards Nepal has secured two Awards of Merit in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation announced by the UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok.
Lifestyle In Between Two Worlds: A joint exhibition that left little on the walls The Nepal Art Council Gallery at Babar Mahal saw a full house on the evening of February 20, when In Between Two Worlds, a joint exhibition by Shivangini Rana and Chirag Bangdel, opened to collectors, art lovers, and the simply curious.
Nepal Curfew enforced in Gaur after tensions disrupt normal life The District Administration Office Rautahat has imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Gaur Municipality from 1:00 pm on Saturday following escalating tensions between two local communities.
Nepal International Mother Language Day today International Mother Language Day is being observed today across the world to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism.
Nepal Bishnu Prasad Paudel unveils comprehensive plan for Rupandehi's development Bishnu Prasad Paudel, who filed his candidacy from Rupandehi-2, has pledged to pursue physical and human development simultaneously.
Kathmandu Kathmandu's air pollution level declining Currently, Lahore in Pakistan tops the list with an AQI of 373, followed by Kolkata, India, at 186.
Nepal Light rain and snowfall likely today The westerly low-pressure system currently exerts a partial influence over the country, the Weather Forecasting Division stated.
World Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit India is also seeking up to $200 billion in data center investment in the coming years.
Nepal EC launches TikTok video contest for HoR election awareness The Election Commission (EC) is set to utilise the popular social media platform TikTok for election publicity.
