55 species of birds recorded in wetlands of east Chitwan 55 species of birds recorded in wetlands of east Chitwan The bird census conducted in the wetlands in eastern Chitwan has concluded with the recordings of the presence of 55 species. The bird census conducted in the wetlands in eastern Chitwan has concluded with the recordings of the presence of 55 species. Environment 12 Jan, 2025
Foggy morning in Tarai, fair conditions elsewhere Foggy morning in Tarai, fair conditions elsewhere Presently there is a general influence of westerly wind in the country with foggy weather in many places of the Tarai. Presently there is a general influence of westerly wind in the country with foggy weather in many places of the Tarai. Environment 09 Jan, 2025
Sporadic rainfall likely in different parts today Sporadic rainfall likely in different parts today The weather has turned cloudy throughout the country today. The Kathmandu Valley has also seen a cloudy sky. The weather has turned cloudy throughout the country today. The Kathmandu Valley has also seen a cloudy sky. Environment 28 Dec, 2024
NDRRMA calls for precaution against cold NDRRMA calls for precaution against cold The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged for taking precaution against cold, citing the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology's information about the impending cloudy weather from the afternoon today. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged for taking precaution against cold, citing the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology's information about the impending cloudy weather from the afternoon today. Environment 27 Dec, 2024
Snowfall in Humla affects normal life Snowfall in Humla affects normal life Humla has witnessed snowfall. Although the weather was clear till Monday afternoon, snowfall started occurring since last night. Humla has witnessed snowfall. Although the weather was clear till Monday afternoon, snowfall started occurring since last night. Environment 24 Dec, 2024
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
Nepal Over 200 children of Musahar community missing classes for two months More than 200 children of Majhaura village of Matihani municipality-4 in Mahottari district have not gone to school for the past two months.
Kathmandu KMC starts installing 'dry riser system' for fire safety The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has started installing dry riser system in narrow alleys where fire engine cannot reach during a fire.
Nepal Nepali Embassy in Bangkok warns against traveling on tourist visas for work The Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok has issued a notice urging Nepali citizens to refrain from traveling to countries including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand on tourist or visit visas under the pretext of lucrative job offers.
Kathmandu Home Minister Lekhak vows to safeguard citizens' data against misuse Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak emphasized that the national identity card is essential for good governance, efficient service delivery, and effective crime control.
Nepal Flights resume at Simkot Airport following snow clearance Air services to and from Simkot Airport have resumed following the clearance of accumulated snow.
Sports Shakeel and Rizwan revive Pakistan to 143-4 in 1st test against West Indies Shakeel made a gritty unbeaten 56 and Rizwan was not out on 51 on Day 1 as they rebuilt Pakistan on a tricky dry wicket tailor-made for spinners.
World Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions Russia built Iran’s first nuclear plant that was launched in 2013 and is building two more nuclear reactors there.
Sports Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka move closer to an Australian Open rematch. Djokovic and Alcaraz win Alcaraz's next opponent will be No. 15 Jack Draper or Aleksandar Vukic.
Nepal Not to worry about energy consumption, PM Oli reassures power producers Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said there is no need to worry over energy consumption as heavy industries like iron and steel industries and fertilizer plants are in the process of establishing within the country itself and as preparation is being made to operate the closed industries in a new modality.
