'His sacrifice will inspire nation to take environmental rights seriously'

'His sacrifice will inspire nation to take environmental rights seriously'

Laxmi Mahato, Dilip Mahato’s sister, believes that her brother’s sacrifice will inspire the entire nation to take environmental rights seriously.

Laxmi Mahato, Dilip Mahato’s sister, believes that her brother’s sacrifice will inspire the entire nation to take environmental rights seriously.

Environment 10 Jan, 2026

Schools shut for a week in Kailali amid severe cold

Schools shut for a week in Kailali amid severe cold

Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali has announced a week-long closure of schools to protect students from the impact of a severe cold wave.

Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali has announced a week-long closure of schools to protect students from the impact of a severe cold wave.

Environment 07 Jan, 2026

KU law students lead eco-justice initiative along Roshi River

KU law students lead eco-justice initiative along Roshi River

Students from Kathmandu University School of Law have launched a comprehensive eco-justice initiative focusing on environmental governance and community impacts along the Roshi River corridor.

Students from Kathmandu University School of Law have launched a comprehensive eco-justice initiative focusing on environmental governance and community impacts along the Roshi River corridor.

Environment 04 Jan, 2026

From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in 2025

From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in...

As 2025 draws to a close, WWF Nepal has underscored major conservation achievements alongside growing climate and biodiversity challenges, calling for stronger dialogue and collaboration with the media and stakeholders.

As 2025 draws to a close, WWF Nepal has underscored major conservation achievements alongside growing climate and biodiversity challenges, calling for stronger dialogue and collaboration with the media and stakeholders.

Environment 02 Jan, 2026

Fog blankets Terai, light snowfall forecast in high hills and mountains

Fog blankets Terai, light snowfall forecast in high hills and mountains

Dense fog and mist have affected large parts of the Terai, while light snowfall and rain are forecast in the country’s high hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Dense fog and mist have affected large parts of the Terai, while light snowfall and rain are forecast in the country’s high hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 02 Jan, 2026

As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas

As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas

High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back.

High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back.

Environment 24 Dec, 2025

Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold

Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold

All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days.

All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days.

Environment 23 Dec, 2025

'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest region

'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest...

WWF Nepal and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Friday convened key government representatives, local authorities, development partners, and community organizations at the inception workshop of the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya Project.

WWF Nepal and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Friday convened key government representatives, local authorities, development partners, and community organizations at the inception workshop of the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya Project.

Environment 13 Dec, 2025

International Mountain Day being observed today

International Mountain Day being observed today

The International Mountain Day (IMD) is being celebrated today with a variety of programmes across the world and in Nepal too.

The International Mountain Day (IMD) is being celebrated today with a variety of programmes across the world and in Nepal too.

Environment 11 Dec, 2025

ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Secretariat to Kathmandu University

ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Secretariat to Kathmandu...

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kathmandu University to formally transfer the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) secretariat in a ceremony on 10 December 2025 at ICIMOD Headquarters, Kathmandu, Nepal.

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kathmandu University to formally transfer the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) secretariat in a ceremony on 10 December 2025 at ICIMOD Headquarters, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Environment 11 Dec, 2025

Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today

Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today.

Environment 07 Dec, 2025

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