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.
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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.
Sports Nigeria's Alex Iwobi pulling the strings for Super Eagles at Africa Cup Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams have all thrived on Iwobi’s input.
World Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the island Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric.
Nepal Time for unity and national prosperity, says Dahal Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, said that the time has come for major political parties to acknowledge their past mistakes and unite for the nation’s prosperity.
Nepal 175 candidates withdraw from PR closed lists ahead of HoR elections A total of 175 candidates representing 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5.
Kathmandu Nepali Congress Special General Convention to Hold Elections as per Party Statute The event is being attended by factions within the NC that support the Special General Convention organized by the Party Publicity Committee.
Nepal Party set to reach consensus by tonight, says NC leader Ghimire “Discussions are ongoing. We believe a consensus will be reached by tonight,” he said, adding that the party would be kept intact.
Sports Nepal Cricket Team to begin pre-world cup preparations with Sri Lanka, India tours Nepal will open their campaign against England on February 8.
Sports Teams scramble for readiness as ANFA launches National League after long hiatus A total of 17 clubs—13 from the A Division and four from the President’s League—are slated to participate in the competition.
Nepal Two arrested with 1,260 Tramadol capsules in Rautahat Two people were arrested with 1,260 capsules of banned narcotic Tramadol in Basir Chowk, Paraha Municipality, by the Armed Police Force (APF), who handed them over to the Nepal Police for further investigation.
Nepal Nepal issues travel advisory for citizens in Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens currently living and working in Iran to remain cautious amid the country’s evolving security situation.
Business Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated E-cigarettes (vapes) worth Rs 22.4 million have been seized at the Korala border.
Science and Tech Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.
