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
Weather update: Rain expected in most parts of country until Saturday morning Weather update: Rain expected in most parts of country until Saturday morning The Meteorology Forecasting Division has stated that the 'Montha' cyclone will bring rainfall to most parts of the country until Saturday morning. The Meteorology Forecasting Division has stated that the 'Montha' cyclone will bring rainfall to most parts of the country until Saturday morning. Environment 30 Oct, 2025
Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Oxfam released a report highlighting that the world’s richest 0.1% emit more carbon per day than the poorest half of humanity produce in a year. Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Oxfam released a report highlighting that the world’s richest 0.1% emit more carbon per day than the poorest half of humanity produce in a year. Environment 30 Oct, 2025
Asia-Pacific forest leaders discuss carbon market roadmap ahead of COP 30 Asia-Pacific forest leaders discuss carbon market roadmap ahead of COP 30 Senior forestry officials and climate finance experts from Indonesia, Viet Nam, and Nepal gathered in Seoul this week to explore ways to expand high-integrity forest carbon transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Senior forestry officials and climate finance experts from Indonesia, Viet Nam, and Nepal gathered in Seoul this week to explore ways to expand high-integrity forest carbon transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Environment 28 Oct, 2025
Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea continues to trigger widespread precipitation. A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea continues to trigger widespread precipitation. Environment 28 Oct, 2025
Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds coupled with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds coupled with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 27 Oct, 2025
Global South calls to "Make Climate Polluters Pay" ahead of COP30 Global South calls to "Make Climate Polluters Pay" ahead of COP30 As world leaders prepare to gather for COP30, communities across the Global South have united under the rallying call to “Make Climate Polluters Pay,” demanding accountability from fossil fuel giants and wealthy nations for the escalating climate crisis. As world leaders prepare to gather for COP30, communities across the Global South have united under the rallying call to “Make Climate Polluters Pay,” demanding accountability from fossil fuel giants and wealthy nations for the escalating climate crisis. Environment 25 Oct, 2025
Nepal intensifies preparations for COP-30, to present nine agendas Nepal intensifies preparations for COP-30, to present nine agendas Nepal has intensified its preparations as the date for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP-30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change draws closer. Nepal has intensified its preparations as the date for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP-30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change draws closer. Environment 24 Oct, 2025
Paris Agreement could help the world avoid 57 extreme heat days annually, study finds Paris Agreement could help the world avoid 57 extreme heat days annually, study finds A new global study has found that the 2015 Paris Agreement could help the world avert 57 extremely hot days each year — if countries deliver on their current emission-cutting pledges and limit global warming to 2.6°C this century. A new global study has found that the 2015 Paris Agreement could help the world avert 57 extremely hot days each year — if countries deliver on their current emission-cutting pledges and limit global warming to 2.6°C this century. Environment 17 Oct, 2025
Monsoon withdraws; Fair weather expected across most parts of the country Monsoon withdraws; Fair weather expected across most parts of the country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has announced that the monsoon has completely withdrawn from Nepal, marking the end of this year’s rainy season. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has announced that the monsoon has completely withdrawn from Nepal, marking the end of this year’s rainy season. Environment 11 Oct, 2025
Cloudy conditions with scattered rainfall forecast across several provinces Cloudy conditions with scattered rainfall forecast across several provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather in Koshi, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in the hilly regions of the country on Wednesday. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather in Koshi, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in the hilly regions of the country on Wednesday. Environment 08 Oct, 2025
Moderate rainfall likely in western and hilly regions; snowfall forecast in high mountains Moderate rainfall likely in western and hilly regions; snowfall forecast in high... The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across most of the country today, with chances of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in several provinces. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across most of the country today, with chances of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in several provinces. Environment 07 Oct, 2025
Cloudy conditions with chances of rain in several provinces today Cloudy conditions with chances of rain in several provinces today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across Koshi, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces today, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy conditions. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather across Koshi, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces today, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy conditions. Environment 06 Oct, 2025
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
