Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists. The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists. Environment 22 h ago
Build Up Nepal wins Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 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-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. Environment 1d ago
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 10 Jan, 2026
'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 10 Jan, 2026
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
Nepal Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari.
Business Gold, silver prices dip after record highs Gold price in the domestic market fell by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday, retreating from the record high of Rs 278,000 per tola recorded a day earlier.
Nepal Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights.
Opinion The alchemy of mindfulness: Exploring the inner radiance of our being It is rightly said that mindfulness — a cognitive skill and practice — helps us to identify our hidden emotional patterns.
World US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Lifestyle Elsden's Warriors from the Himalayas chronicles lives of Gurkha veterans A book titled Warriors from the Himalayas, written by Gordon Elsden, was unveiled at an event held at British Gurkhas Nepal in Lalitpur on Tuesday.
Kathmandu Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected unopposed as the President of the Nepali Congress. Sitaram KC, Coordinator of the Central Election Committee, informed that Thapa was elected unopposed as the party president at the second special convention of the pro-faction currently held in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general secretary The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline.
Environment Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists.
