'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.
Build Up Nepal wins Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 Nepal-based social enterprise Build Up Nepal has been awarded the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 in the Climate Action category, recognising its innovative contribution to sustainable and disaster-resilient construction.
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.
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.
'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest region WWF Nepal and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Friday convened key government representatives, local authorities, development partners, and community organizations at the inception workshop of the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya Project.
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.
Nepal NCP Ready for Constitution Revision: Coordinator Dahal Making public a brief election manifesto ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election on Tuesday, Dahal reiterated that both the system of governance and the electoral framework would be reviewed.
Sports Mbappé scores again as Madrid beats Valencia in La Liga. Girona's Stuani fails late penalty test Barcelona defeated Mallorca 3-0 at home on Saturday for its 17th win in its last 18 games in all competitions.
Nepal Free and fair elections vital to democracy, says Minister Khanal Minister Khanal stressed that free and fair elections are imperative, adding that the government remains fully committed to ensuring their integrity.
Kathmandu NC to unite all sectors for progress, says NC Prez Thapa Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has announced that his party will unite all sections of society to steer the country toward progress.
World A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington From there, the monks will walk together again, traversing 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to the temple where their trip began.
Sports Seifert and Allen set partnership record in New Zealand's 10-wicket win over UAE. Pakistan faces US Their brutal power-hitting in an unbroken stand of 175 saw the Black Caps beat the United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets.
Nepal 10 victims identified in Ramechhap bus accident Authorities have identified 10 of the 12 people who lost their lives in a bus accident that occurred early Monday at Masantar, Manthali Municipality-6, in Ramechhap.
Nepal Over 10 dead as bus plunges into Tamakoshi River in Ramechhap At least 10 people were killed when a passenger bus plunged into the Tamakoshi River in Ramechhap district on Tuesday, with some reports putting the death toll as high as 12.
Security tightened in Rautahat ahead of elections; Joint Army–Police patrols begin Security measures in Rautahat have been tightened ahead of the House of Representatives election scheduled for February 21, with joint patrols by the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force launched across sensitive areas of the district.
Science and Tech Researchers call for integrated approach for conservation of mountain torrent frogs A study conducted by the Environment Protection and Study Centre (ENPROSC) researchers on ‘Promoting Conservation of Mountain Torrent Frogs’ has called for an integrated approach to conserve mountain torrent frogs in Nepal, stressing the need for the involvement of local communities, local governments and conservation agencies.
Business Hyundai Santro marks 25 years in Nepal, celebrates legacy of trust Hyundai Santro, the model that reshaped Nepal’s small-car market, has completed 25 years since its introduction in the country.
Kathmandu UN Resident Coordinator presents credentials to PM Karki United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia formally presented her credentials to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday, marking the start of her official mandate in the country.
