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
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
Kathmandu Bagmati Action Plan to be implemented in nature-friendly manner: DPM Singh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has said the Bagmati Action Plan would be implemented in a nature-friendly manner.
Kathmandu Israeli Embassy returns belongings of Hamas attack victims The Embassy of Israel facilitated the return of personal belongings of Nepali victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack and other students who participated in the 2023 ‘Learn and Earn Program’ in Israel.
World North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further expand his collection of nuclear-capable weapons to counter rival nations.
Nepal Sahid Dasrath Health Science Academy to be upgraded as university: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the government has a plan of upgrading the Sahid Dashrath Health Science Academy as the centre of medical education.
Nepal PM Oli hands prize to medal winning players of int'l sports championship Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has presented prizes to medal winning players, coaches and managers of the SAFF Women Football Championship, Asian Karate Championship and CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship.
Kathmandu CIB raids call centre in Lalitpur, nabs 53 people The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has raided a call centre at Satdobato in Lalitpur and arrested 53 persons including two Indian nationals on the charge of operating online gambling.
World Update: Death toll reaches at least 53 in western China earthquake A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
Photo Gallery In Picture: Weaving fabric on a loom A senior citizen from Shuklaphanta Municipality-8, Juda, weaves fabric using traditional skills on a loom.
World Strong earthquake kills at least 32 people in western China A strong earthquake killed at least 32 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
