Environment - The Himalayan Times - Nepal's No.1 English Daily Newspaper | Nepal News, Latest Politics, Business, World, Sports, Entertainment, Travel, Life Style News

Monday, 06 February 2023

Videos E-Paper

FILE - Wetlands in Nepal. Photo: THT

World Wetlands Day 2023 observed across country

The World Wetlands Day 2023 was observed across the globe, including in Nepal, on Thursday with various programmes.

FILE - Traffic police conduct exhaust emission test of a bus in Anamnagar in Kathmandu, on Friday, June 8, 2018. Photo: Sandeep Sen/ THT

22 polluting vehicles booked

A joint team of the Department of Environment and the Department of Transport Management of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police has detained 22 high-polluting vehicles.

no image

Shivapuri clean-up drive gaining momentum

People littering pristine national parks and other famous hiking spots around Kathmandu valley is a very common sight, but a few people, mostly youngster, have started joining a new campaign to pick up waste materials thrown in the national parks while hiking.

Photo: RSS/File

Ninth World Soil Day being observed today

The World Soil Day is being observed today globally as well as in Nepal with the objective of raising public awareness on the significance of healthy soil and for the sustainable management of the soil fertility.

In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, rescuers use boats to evacuate residents from flooded areas due to Tropical Storm Nalgae at Parang, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Friday Oct. 28, 2022. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard via AP

At least 13 dead in floods, landslides in south Philippines

At least 13 people died and five others were missing in flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rains that swamped a southern Philippine province overnight, officials said Friday.

Climate change likely made Pakistan's extreme rainfall more intense: study

Country's 'biggest' 25 megawatts solar plant links with national...

Pakistan flooding deaths pass 1,000 in 'climate catastrophe'

As harvest time looms, China tells farmers to replant or switch crops

More From Environment

Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today. Photo: RSS

Chance of rain, snow with impact of low-pressure system

Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today.

Photo: RSS

Cold affects normal life in Tarai

Excessively cold weather in the past few days has affected daily life in Tarai belt including Sarlahi district.

File Photo: Tekendra Deuba/ THT

Cold waves begin in west Tarai

Cold waves have started in west Tarai including Kailali and Kanchanpur districts.

FILE - Traffic police conduct exhaust emission test of a bus in Anamnagar in Kathmandu, on Friday, June 8, 2018. Photo: Sandeep Sen/ THT

Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines

The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check.

Mount Semeru volcano spews volcanic material during an eruption as seen from Sumberwuluh in Lumajang, East Java province, Indonesia, December 5, 2022. Photo: Antara Foto/Umarul Faruq/ via Reuters

Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption

Thousands of residents in Indonesia's East Java were on high alert on Monday after a violent eruption at the island's tallest volcano prompted authorities to impose an 8-kilometer no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages.

Maisa Rojas, minister of environment of Chile, left, and Germany's climate envoy Jennifer Morgan talk ahead of a closing plenary session at the COP27 U.N. Climate Summit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Photo: AP

Historic compensation fund approved at UN climate talks

For the first time, the nations of the world decided to help pay for the damage that climate change has done to poor countries, but they finished marathon climate talks on Sunday with a deal does not further address the root cause of global warming — the burning of fossil fuels.

FILE - Workers collecting garbage in Lokanthali area of Bhaktapur district, August 8, 2022. Photo: RSS/File

New policy to promote proper waste management

The federal government has issued the Solid Waste Management National Policy, 2022 to promote inter-agency co-financing, citizen participation, public-private partnership, mobilisation of development aid, technology development and transfer, and experience sharing in the waste management sector.

Photo: RSS

Clear skies forecast for next few days as monsoon withdraws

After staying for over four months, this year’s monsoon finally started to withdraw from the country from Saturday onwards from the eastern part of the country.

Nepal is preparing to attend the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from November 7 to 18. Photo Courtesy: UN

Nepal sets priority for climate adaptation

Nepal is preparing to attend the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from November 7 to 18.

File Photo: RSS

Kailali, Kanchanpur inundated

Many places in Kailali and Kanchanpur have been inundated due to incessant rainfall for the last few days.

Raindrops are pictured on the window of a car as a man holding an umbrella passes by during the rainfall in Kathmandu, Nepal July 1, 2016. REUTERS

Rain likely in three provinces

Light rainfall is taking place in few places of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Province. In the afternoon, there is a possibility of heavy rain at a couple of places in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division.

Raindrops are pictured on the window of a car as a man holding an umbrella passes by during the rainfall in Kathmandu, Nepal July 1, 2016. REUTERS

Rainfall to continue for three more days

Rainfall has been taking place in most parts of the country for the past five days. And it is likely to continue for three more days due to the impact of monsoon low pressure area.

Photo: RSS

Unseasonal rains cause widespread damage

Unprecedented rainfall has caused significant damage to a hydropower project, roads and agriculture in Myagdi district.

The water level in the Narayani river has recorded highest 12 meters so far signifying danger. Photo: RSS

Water level in Narayani river crosses danger level, warning issued

The water level in the Narayani river has recorded highest 12 meters so far signifying danger.

See More Environment

See more Environment

More Stories

Urmila Aryal

Aryal set to become NA vice-chair

Urmila Aryal, a candidate of the CPN-Maoist Centre, has been confirmed as the vicechairperson of the National Assembly after the Nepali Congress did not field a candidate for the post.

Photo: Skanda Gautam / THT

'Beko aims to be one of the top three home appliance brands in Nepal'

Beko, a top European home appliance brand known for being a pioneer in developing high-tech, eco-friendly, and innovative products, has...

Photo Courtesy: Jutta Urpilainen/Twitter

European commissioner arriving on Feb 8

European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen is all set to arrive in Nepal on February 8 for an official one-day visit to meet Nepali leaders and launch several EU actions in the country.

Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari paying his last respects to founder central bank governor Himalaya Shumsher Rana, in Kathmandu, on Sunday.RSS

First NRB governor Rana passes away at the age of 95

Himalaya Shumsher Rana, the first governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) breathed his last today morning at the age of 95.

PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal speaks at a program in Kathmandu. File Photo: RSS

PM Dahal for keeping ruling alliance unity intact

Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Centre Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said he is in favour of preserving the unity among the parties in power.

No Image

NC stakes claim to Chitwan-2 seat

Nepali Congress leader Umesh Shrestha today filed a petition at the Election Commission demanding that the poll panel declare him elected as member of the House of Representatives from Chitwan-2 constituency.

No Image

Oli slams Nepali Congress

Chairman of the CPN (UML) and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli condemned the Nepali Congress for failing to come to terms with the new political reality.

No Image

RSP denied home ministry, quits govt

The Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party, which has 19 seats in the House of Representatives, today decided to quit the government over Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s refusal to give the home portfolio to the party. The party will, however, continue supporting the government.

Photo Courtesy: MoFAGA

Province 1 name thru voting, if no consensus

Province 1 Chief Minister Hikmat Bahadur Karki said the naming of the province would be finalised through consensus.

Nepathya performing live in concert at Manning Clark Hall in Canberra. Photo: Gyal Nima Thakali/Nepalaya

Nepathya performs for first time in Australian capital, Canberra

From folk tune filled 'Chekyo Chekyo' to sentimental hit 'Yo Zindagani', the audience swayed and sang with Amrit Gurung, Nepathya vocalist.

In this photo provided by Chad Fish, a large balloon drifts above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, with a fighter jet and its contrail seen below it, Saturday, February 4, 2023. Photo: AP

US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China

US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to quit the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government. Photo: RSS

Three ministers of RSP submit resignation to PM Dahal

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to quit the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government.

Stay in touch!