Nepal declares its first Fish Sanctuary in Lower Karnali River 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. 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. Environment 2d ago
'His sacrifice will inspire nation to take environmental rights seriously' '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. Laxmi Mahato, Dilip Mahato’s sister, believes that her brother’s sacrifice will inspire the entire nation to take environmental rights seriously. Environment 2d ago
Schools shut for a week in Kailali amid severe cold 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. Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali has announced a week-long closure of schools to protect students from the impact of a severe cold wave. Environment 07 Jan, 2026
KU law students lead eco-justice initiative along Roshi River KU law students lead eco-justice initiative along Roshi River Students from Kathmandu University School of Law have launched a comprehensive eco-justice initiative focusing on environmental governance and community impacts along the Roshi River corridor. Students from Kathmandu University School of Law have launched a comprehensive eco-justice initiative focusing on environmental governance and community impacts along the Roshi River corridor. Environment 04 Jan, 2026
From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in 2025 From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in... 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. 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. Environment 02 Jan, 2026
Fog blankets Terai, light snowfall forecast in high hills and mountains 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). 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). Environment 02 Jan, 2026
As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas 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. 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. Environment 24 Dec, 2025
Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold 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. All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days. Environment 23 Dec, 2025
'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest region 'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest... 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. 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. Environment 13 Dec, 2025
International Mountain Day being observed today International Mountain Day being observed today The International Mountain Day (IMD) is being celebrated today with a variety of programmes across the world and in Nepal too. The International Mountain Day (IMD) is being celebrated today with a variety of programmes across the world and in Nepal too. Environment 11 Dec, 2025
ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Secretariat to Kathmandu University ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Secretariat to Kathmandu... 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. 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. Environment 11 Dec, 2025
Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today. Environment 07 Dec, 2025
Call to split Ministry of Forests and Environment 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. 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. Environment 30 Nov, 2025
UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific 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). 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). Environment 26 Nov, 2025
UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit... 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. 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. Environment 23 Nov, 2025
Nepal receives $9.4 million for forest carbon cuts under World Bank's FCPF program 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. 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. Environment 16 Nov, 2025
Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate anxiety Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate... Many general anxiety treatments relate to calming the body and clearing the head, and Doherty said that all of those work with 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. Environment 13 Nov, 2025
Fair weather likely for most parts of the country Fair weather likely for most parts of the country The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted mainly fair weather across most parts of the country for the next 24 hours. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted mainly fair weather across most parts of the country for the next 24 hours. Environment 13 Nov, 2025
Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it 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. 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. Environment 10 Nov, 2025
Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high himalayas Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high... 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). 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). Environment 09 Nov, 2025
Nepal NMA cannot be given a monopoly: Minister Sinha Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Anil Kumar Sinha, has ruled out granting any form of monopoly to the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
Kathmandu NC Special General Convention extended until Tuesday The closed session of the Nepali Congress special general convention has been extended until Tuesday.
Sports Barcelona beats Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia clasico Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Spanish Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia.
World How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats Tensions have routinely spiked among some of NATO’s members over the decades, notably between neighbors Greece and Turkey.
Kathmandu Israeli ambassador calls on PM Karki Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Shmulik Arie Bass, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.
Sports Virat Kohli hits 93 to lead India to 4-wicket win over New Zealand in first ODI Virat Kohli scored a masterful 93 off 91 balls as India won the first ODI against New Zealand by four wickets on Sunday.
Entertainment Complete list of 2026 Golden Globe Award winners The revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” won best picture, musical or comedy at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.
Nepal Police seize ambulance carrying nearly 460 kg of marijuana in Dhankuta Police have seized an ambulance carrying a large quantity of marijuana from Bhedetar in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 of Dhankuta district.
Business NICCI holds 12th AGM, re-elects Sanjay Agrawal as President The Nepal Italy Chamber of Commerce and Industries (NICCI) held its 12th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Sunday, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, investment, tourism and business cooperation between Nepal and Italy.
