Chilly weather grips Kathmandu Valley as mercury dips nationwide Chilly weather grips Kathmandu Valley as mercury dips nationwide The Kathmandu Valley is growing increasingly colder as winter takes hold, with temperatures dropping across the nation. The Kathmandu Valley is growing increasingly colder as winter takes hold, with temperatures dropping across the nation. Environment 11 Dec, 2024
Nepal's avian diversity: A flight of survival and conservation Nepal's avian diversity: A flight of survival and conservation Nepal's rich biodiversity extends beyond the land and water to the skies, where various bird species, from the endangered to the invasive, take flight. Nepal's rich biodiversity extends beyond the land and water to the skies, where various bird species, from the endangered to the invasive, take flight. Environment 10 Dec, 2024
Rare Chinese Rubythorat spotted in Kanchanpur for first time Rare Chinese Rubythorat spotted in Kanchanpur for first time Chinese Rubythroat, a rare bird found in the Himalayan ranges, has been spotted in Kanchanpur for the first time. The bird is sighted at Nakaiya wetland of Belauri Municipality-7. Chinese Rubythroat, a rare bird found in the Himalayan ranges, has been spotted in Kanchanpur for the first time. The bird is sighted at Nakaiya wetland of Belauri Municipality-7. Environment 06 Dec, 2024
Landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas Landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising... Vanuatu is one of a group of small states pushing for international legal intervention in the climate crisis but it affects many more island nations in the South Pacific. Vanuatu is one of a group of small states pushing for international legal intervention in the climate crisis but it affects many more island nations in the South Pacific. Environment 02 Dec, 2024
Need for collaboration between stakeholders to mitigate impacts of water induced disasters highlighted Need for collaboration between stakeholders to mitigate impacts of water induced... A meeting on “Water Induced Disaster Management in Nepal- 33 years History for Disaster Prevention Technical Committee /DMSP Project/In Future” was held by a the Nepal-Japan Friendship Association of Water Induced Disaster Prevention (NFAD) in Kathmandu. A meeting on “Water Induced Disaster Management in Nepal- 33 years History for Disaster Prevention Technical Committee /DMSP Project/In Future” was held by a the Nepal-Japan Friendship Association of Water Induced Disaster Prevention (NFAD) in Kathmandu. Environment 29 Nov, 2024
Pokhara Metropolitan City commits towards zero waste Pokhara Metropolitan City commits towards zero waste Various stakeholders in Pokhara have committed to collaborative efforts to mitigate the waste crisis, build a resilient city and create green job opportunities. Various stakeholders in Pokhara have committed to collaborative efforts to mitigate the waste crisis, build a resilient city and create green job opportunities. Environment 25 Nov, 2024
Environment Department urges not to burn plastic waste Environment Department urges not to burn plastic waste The Department of Environment has urged the public not to burn the solid and plastic wastes after the rise in air pollution in several parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley. The Department of Environment has urged the public not to burn the solid and plastic wastes after the rise in air pollution in several parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley. Environment 25 Nov, 2024
Fair skies with light rain expected in hilly regions Fair skies with light rain expected in hilly regions Today, skies across the country are expected to remain mainly fair, with partial to general cloudiness in the hilly regions of Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, and Gandaki Province, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Today, skies across the country are expected to remain mainly fair, with partial to general cloudiness in the hilly regions of Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, and Gandaki Province, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Environment 20 Nov, 2024
India's capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit India's capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit Emissions from industries and the burning of coal to produce electricity are also linked to the pollution, which has been steadily ticking up in recent weeks. Emissions from industries and the burning of coal to produce electricity are also linked to the pollution, which has been steadily ticking up in recent weeks. Environment 18 Nov, 2024
New Delhi closes schools, bans construction as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season New Delhi closes schools, bans construction as air pollution shoots up to worst level... Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. Environment 18 Nov, 2024
Indigenous peoples, impacted by climate change, raise alarm about the planet at COP29 Indigenous peoples, impacted by climate change, raise alarm about the planet at COP29 They share stories of rising seas, burning trees, contaminated water and disease. They share stories of rising seas, burning trees, contaminated water and disease. Environment 17 Nov, 2024
Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. Environment 16 Nov, 2024
Thick smog shrouds Asian cities Thick smog shrouds Asian cities Thick smog shrouded New Delhi and other cities around South and Southeast Asia as air pollution levels soared Thursday. Thick smog shrouded New Delhi and other cities around South and Southeast Asia as air pollution levels soared Thursday. Environment 14 Nov, 2024
At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate... Leader after leader recounted climate disasters, with each one seeming to top the other. Leader after leader recounted climate disasters, with each one seeming to top the other. Environment 13 Nov, 2024
Earth's biggest polluters aren't sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of weather extremes Earth's biggest polluters aren't sending leaders to UN climate talks in a... World leaders are converging Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan although the big names and powerful countries are noticeably absent, World leaders are converging Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan although the big names and powerful countries are noticeably absent, Environment 12 Nov, 2024
Rapti River clean up to protect aquatic animals Rapti River clean up to protect aquatic animals The Rapti River clean-up campaign has been launched in a bid to protect the aquatic animals. The Rapti River cleaning campaign picked up trashes from the river on Monday. The Rapti River clean-up campaign has been launched in a bid to protect the aquatic animals. The Rapti River cleaning campaign picked up trashes from the river on Monday. Environment 12 Nov, 2024
US top climate negotiator: 'We won't revert back' as Trump prepares to take over US top climate negotiator: 'We won't revert back' as Trump prepares to... Podesta said the Biden administration is still negotiating even as it prepares to leave. Podesta said the Biden administration is still negotiating even as it prepares to leave. Environment 11 Nov, 2024
UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution A UN climate finance committee report looked at the need from 98 countries and estimated it as ranging from $455 billion to $584 billion per year. A UN climate finance committee report looked at the need from 98 countries and estimated it as ranging from $455 billion to $584 billion per year. Environment 11 Nov, 2024
European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record -- again European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record -- again “It's this relentless nature of the warming that I think is worrying,” said Carlo Buontempo, director of Copernicus. “It's this relentless nature of the warming that I think is worrying,” said Carlo Buontempo, director of Copernicus. Environment 07 Nov, 2024
Partly cloudy with light rain in hilly areas; Mercury gradually dipping nationwide Partly cloudy with light rain in hilly areas; Mercury gradually dipping nationwide The weather is likely to remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions today. The weather is likely to remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions today. Environment 07 Nov, 2024
Entertainment Popular actor in southern India is freed on bail after spending a night in jail in a stampede case A popular actor in southern India was released from jail on bail on Saturday, a day after he was arrested by police in connection with a stampede that led to the death of a woman at the premiere of his movie earlier this month.
Nepal Govt committed for sustainable development, good governance: Minister Lekhak Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has asserted that the government was committed to establish sustainable development, peace, security, good governance, prosperity in the country.
Nepal CIAA to challenge Special Court decision in Supreme Court The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the decision of the Special Court to acquit a person accused of taking bribe money.
Nepal Three people killed in Butwal road accident Three people were killed when a passenger jeep met with an accident near Tinau Bridge in Butwal on the East-West Highway.
Nepal Construction works to be accelerated on the basis of priority: DPM Singh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh assured that the development of infrastructures and construction works would be advanced on the basis of priority, need and importance.
Kathmandu Kathmandu Valley records coldest day of the year The Kathmandu Valley has witnessed its coldest day of this winter today with the minimum temperature recorded at 2 degree Celsius.
Nepal JICA volunteers make significant contributions in the education and agricultural sectors Senior Representative from JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Nepal, Kenichiro Iizuka said that they are looking for new areas—eSports, high tech, and ageing issues—to work in Nepal.
Nepal Om Foundation distributes 350 blankets to underprivileged families in Mahottari Dr. Om Foundation has distributed blankets to 350 underprivileged families in Balwa Municipality, Mahottari.
Sports Acharya claims Kathmandu Open crown Nepal No 1 amateur Sadbhav Acharya recorded a two-stroke victory over defending champion Niraj Tamang in the grueling final day of the Surya Nepal Kathmandu Open here at the par-68 Royal Nepal Golf Club today.
