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 year of... 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 take over 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
Mostly fair weather across the country today Mostly fair weather across the country today Most areas across Nepal will enjoy fair weather today, though some hilly regions in Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces are expected to see partly cloudy skies under the influence of westerly and local winds. Most areas across Nepal will enjoy fair weather today, though some hilly regions in Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces are expected to see partly cloudy skies under the influence of westerly and local winds. Environment 06 Nov, 2024
Thai AirAsia to conduct flights in TIA, GIA Thai AirAsia to conduct flights in TIA, GIA The Thai AirAsia is set to conduct flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, and at Guatam Buddha International Airport (GIA), Bhairahawa from November 3. The Thai AirAsia is set to conduct flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, and at Guatam Buddha International Airport (GIA), Bhairahawa from November 3. Environment 01 Nov, 2024
Fair weather expected across the country today Fair weather expected across the country today The country is likely to experience fair weather today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The country is likely to experience fair weather today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 01 Nov, 2024
Business Commercial Banks say NRB's QR rules tilt market toward private operators Commercial banks have raised concerns over what they describe as an uneven regulatory environment in Nepal’s digital payment sector, alleging that Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has stopped issuing QR code licences to banks while favouring a handful of private operators.
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
