ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Secretariat to Kathmandu University The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kathmandu University to formally transfer the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) secretariat in a ceremony on 10 December 2025 at ICIMOD Headquarters, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today.
Call to split Ministry of Forests and Environment Environmentalists have called for the separation of the environment portfolio from the Ministry of Forests and Environment, claiming that it impedes effective management of air pollution and climate issues, which the government should prioritise.
UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific Extreme heat is reshaping the region’s disaster landscape and driving the fastest growing climate-related hazards, according to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2025: Rising Heat, Rising Risk released on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan United Nations climate talks in Brazil reached a subdued agreement Saturday that pledged more funding for countries to adapt to the wrath of extreme weather. But the catch-all agreement doesn’t include explicit details to phase out fossil fuels or strengthen countries' inadequate emissions cutting plans, which dozens of nations demanded.
Nepal receives $9.4 million for forest carbon cuts under World Bank's FCPF program Nepal has received USD 9.4 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) after successfully reducing around 1.88 million tons of carbon dioxide under the REDD+ Emission Reductions Program in the Terai Arc Landscape.
Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate anxiety Many general anxiety treatments relate to calming the body and clearing the head, and Doherty said that all of those work with climate anxiety.
Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it Methane levels in the atmosphere increased 5.2% from 2015 to 2024, while carbon dioxide levels jumped 5.8% in the same time, according to NOAA data.
Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high himalayas Most parts of the country are likely to witness mainly fair weather today, while partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Oxfam released a report highlighting that the world’s richest 0.1% emit more carbon per day than the poorest half of humanity produce in a year.
Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea continues to trigger widespread precipitation.
Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds coupled with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Global South calls to "Make Climate Polluters Pay" ahead of COP30 As world leaders prepare to gather for COP30, communities across the Global South have united under the rallying call to “Make Climate Polluters Pay,” demanding accountability from fossil fuel giants and wealthy nations for the escalating climate crisis.
Nepal intensifies preparations for COP-30, to present nine agendas Nepal has intensified its preparations as the date for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP-30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change draws closer.
Nepal Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari.
Business Gold, silver prices dip after record highs Gold price in the domestic market fell by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday, retreating from the record high of Rs 278,000 per tola recorded a day earlier.
Nepal Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights.
Opinion The alchemy of mindfulness: Exploring the inner radiance of our being It is rightly said that mindfulness — a cognitive skill and practice — helps us to identify our hidden emotional patterns.
World US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Lifestyle Elsden's Warriors from the Himalayas chronicles lives of Gurkha veterans A book titled Warriors from the Himalayas, written by Gordon Elsden, was unveiled at an event held at British Gurkhas Nepal in Lalitpur on Tuesday.
Kathmandu Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected unopposed as the President of the Nepali Congress. Sitaram KC, Coordinator of the Central Election Committee, informed that Thapa was elected unopposed as the party president at the second special convention of the pro-faction currently held in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general secretary The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline.
Business CIT posts over Rs 1.25 billion net profit in last fiscal year The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) recorded a net profit of over Rs 1.25 billion after tax in the last fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday.
World The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators.
Business Infinix launches XPAD 20 Pro tablet in Nepal Smartphone brand Infinix has expanded its product lineup in Nepal with the launch of the XPAD 20 Pro, a premium big-screen tablet aimed at users seeking a blend of productivity, entertainment, and smart learning.
Business AMDU appoints Laxmi Sunrise Capital as issue manager for IPO Annapurna Machha Dana Udyog Limited (AMDU), a leading agri-processing company in Nepal, has appointed Laxmi Sunrise Capital Limited as the issue and sales manager for its forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the company advances towards public listing and the next phase of large-scale industrial expansion.
