Environmental advocates urge swift government action as Kathmandu air quality worsens Environmental advocates urge swift government action as Kathmandu air quality worsens The group also urged authorities to temporarily close schools, ban the burning of crop residue, and mandate the use of face masks until the valley’s air quality improves. The group also urged authorities to temporarily close schools, ban the burning of crop residue, and mandate the use of face masks until the valley’s air quality improves. Environment 14 h ago
As air pollution clogs up Kathmandu Valley, alarm rises over human health As air pollution clogs up Kathmandu Valley, alarm rises over human health The Kathmandu Valley has been clogged up with air pollution for some days. People here are desperately waiting for the exit of the nasty smog. The Kathmandu Valley has been clogged up with air pollution for some days. People here are desperately waiting for the exit of the nasty smog. Environment 1d ago
Kathmandu choked on polluted air for 75 of the last 90 days Kathmandu choked on polluted air for 75 of the last 90 days As air quality in Kathmandu hit the hazardous or extremely hazardous category this week, new ICIMOD analysis shows that high pollution has been the norm in 2025: with inhabitants suffering 75/90 days of unhealthy air in the past three months. As air quality in Kathmandu hit the hazardous or extremely hazardous category this week, new ICIMOD analysis shows that high pollution has been the norm in 2025: with inhabitants suffering 75/90 days of unhealthy air in the past three months. Environment 04 Apr, 2025
National Invasive Alien Species Management Strategy approved after 15 years National Invasive Alien Species Management Strategy approved after 15 years The National Invasive Alien Species Management Strategy and Implementation Plan 2081 has been approved after 15 years. The National Invasive Alien Species Management Strategy and Implementation Plan 2081 has been approved after 15 years. Environment 30 Mar, 2025
Partly cloudy skies in hilly areas, clear weather elsewhere today Partly cloudy skies in hilly areas, clear weather elsewhere today The hilly regions of the country will remain partly cloudy this afternoon, while the rest of the country will experience clear weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The hilly regions of the country will remain partly cloudy this afternoon, while the rest of the country will experience clear weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 30 Mar, 2025
Partly cloudy skies in hilly areas, mainly clear weather elsewhere Partly cloudy skies in hilly areas, mainly clear weather elsewhere The hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces experienced partly cloudy skies, while the rest of the country had mainly fair weather this morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces experienced partly cloudy skies, while the rest of the country had mainly fair weather this morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 29 Mar, 2025
Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's especially bad for farming Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's... University of Melbourne hydrology professor Dongryeol Ryu and his collaborator Ki-Weon Seo were on a train to visit Ryu's family when they found something startling. University of Melbourne hydrology professor Dongryeol Ryu and his collaborator Ki-Weon Seo were on a train to visit Ryu's family when they found something startling. Environment 28 Mar, 2025
Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy in hilly regions, fair in most parts Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy in hilly regions, fair in most parts The weather is expected to be partly cloudy in the hilly regions and generally fair in the rest of the country this afternoon, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The weather is expected to be partly cloudy in the hilly regions and generally fair in the rest of the country this afternoon, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 26 Mar, 2025
Weather to remain partly cloudy with chances of light rain, snowfall Weather to remain partly cloudy with chances of light rain, snowfall The weather across the country will remain partly cloudy to clear today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The weather across the country will remain partly cloudy to clear today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 24 Mar, 2025
Season-opening wins for Hyderabad and Chennai in IPL Season-opening wins for Hyderabad and Chennai in IPL Ishan Kishan scored 106 not out off 47 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their season-opening encounter in the 2025 Indian Premier League on Sunday. Ishan Kishan scored 106 not out off 47 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their season-opening encounter in the 2025 Indian Premier League on Sunday. Environment 24 Mar, 2025
Imagine Nepal team eyes season's first 8000er summit on Annapurna this week Imagine Nepal team eyes season's first 8000er summit on Annapurna this week A team of rope-fixing climbers from Imagine Nepal Treks is all set to make the season’s first summit of the mountain above 8,000m within this week. A team of rope-fixing climbers from Imagine Nepal Treks is all set to make the season’s first summit of the mountain above 8,000m within this week. Environment 23 Mar, 2025
Weather to remain clear in most parts of country, light rain expected in some regions Weather to remain clear in most parts of country, light rain expected in some regions The weather across Nepal is expected to remain clear in most parts of the country, with partly to generally cloudy conditions in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhes provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The weather across Nepal is expected to remain clear in most parts of the country, with partly to generally cloudy conditions in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhes provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 23 Mar, 2025
UNESCO report paints bleak picture of climate change impacts on ecosystems UNESCO report paints bleak picture of climate change impacts on ecosystems The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals that climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable activities are transforming mountain environments at an unprecedented rate, threatening water resources, and putting billions of people and countless ecosystems at risk. The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals that climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable activities are transforming mountain environments at an unprecedented rate, threatening water resources, and putting billions of people and countless ecosystems at risk. Environment 22 Mar, 2025
The melting heart of our planet: Why glaciers demand our immediate action The melting heart of our planet: Why glaciers demand our immediate action Glaciers are more than just frozen rivers of ice Glaciers are more than just frozen rivers of ice Environment 21 Mar, 2025
Media workshop highlights the role of media in communicating climate science Media workshop highlights the role of media in communicating climate science ​​​​​​​A media workshop aimed at fostering dialogue between the scientific community and the media was held in Kathmandu, emphasizing the crucial connections between the cryosphere, water resources, and climate change impacts. ​​​​​​​A media workshop aimed at fostering dialogue between the scientific community and the media was held in Kathmandu, emphasizing the crucial connections between the cryosphere, water resources, and climate change impacts. Environment 21 Mar, 2025
Drones to clean Everest and minimise casualties Drones to clean Everest and minimise casualties With the 2025 climbing season set to start soon, preparations are in full swing to smoothly manage expeditions on various mountains, including Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak. With the 2025 climbing season set to start soon, preparations are in full swing to smoothly manage expeditions on various mountains, including Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak. Environment 20 Mar, 2025
Efforts underway to control forest fire in Kavrepalanchok Efforts underway to control forest fire in Kavrepalanchok Firefighting efforts are ongoing since this morning to contain a forest fire that broke out in the Gorakhnath Community Forest at Bolde in Bethanchok Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchok. Firefighting efforts are ongoing since this morning to contain a forest fire that broke out in the Gorakhnath Community Forest at Bolde in Bethanchok Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchok. Environment 17 Mar, 2025
Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people in US Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39... A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. Environment 17 Mar, 2025
Most of the country to experience mainly fair weather today Most of the country to experience mainly fair weather today The country remains under the influence of western and local winds, with most regions expected to experience mainly fair weather today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The country remains under the influence of western and local winds, with most regions expected to experience mainly fair weather today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 14 Mar, 2025
Issue of climate justice needs to be raised in international forums: President Issue of climate justice needs to be raised in international forums: President President Ramchandra Paudel has said it is necessary for countries like Nepal that have no role in climate change that the issue of climate justice is raised in every international forum. President Ramchandra Paudel has said it is necessary for countries like Nepal that have no role in climate change that the issue of climate justice is raised in every international forum. Environment 10 Mar, 2025
World World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive.
Nepal Health institutions run out of drugs in Madhes Province The state-owned health institutions in Madhes Province have faced a shortage of medicines as the Health Supplies Centre failed to proceed with procurement on time.
Kathmandu Kathmandu witnesses three protests In a dramatic development of protests today, the Kathmandu Valley witnessed three protests on the same day related to the prerequisite of development infrastructure— health, education and electricity.
Business Gold price continues to decline, Silver gains slightly The price of gold has continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 700 per tola on Monday.
Nepal NRNA-NCC South Korea concludes Unity Convention, elects new leadership The Non-Resident Nepali Association National Coordination Council (NRNA-NCC) South Korea concluded its Unity Convention in Seoul, South Korea.
Nepal Indian NCC launches first-ever Boys and Girls Mt Everest Expedition The National Cadet Corps (NCC), India, has launched its first-ever Boys and Girls Mt Everest Expedition 2025.
Opinion Ongoing frustrations of the Nepalese: Parties playing puppetry with the country Throughout the years we have seen but little development in our country. Nepal contemporarily possesses issues such as economic hardship, political instability, human rights violations, gender inequality, a perpetuating migration crisis and the consistent fear of natural disasters.
Nepal Teachers' peaceful protest continues in Kathmandu for fifth consecutive day Chairperson of the Confederation of Nepal Teachers (CNT), Laxmi Kishore Subedi, stated that the agitation will persist until their demands are acknowledged.
Sports Delhi downs Chennai to stay unbeaten and Punjab suffers first loss to Rajasthan in IPL Tuesday will become a doubleheader: Punjab will host Chennai in the evening after the Kolkata-Lucknow game.
