Govt committed to Chure-Terai-Madhesh conservation: Minister Shahi Govt committed to Chure-Terai-Madhesh conservation: Minister Shahi Minister for Forest and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to effectively implementing the Chure-Terai-Madhesh Conservation and Management Master Plan to safeguard the livelihoods of communities reliant on the Chure region. Minister for Forest and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to effectively implementing the Chure-Terai-Madhesh Conservation and Management Master Plan to safeguard the livelihoods of communities reliant on the Chure region. Environment 16 Jun, 2025
Rain, thunderstorms likely across provinces as monsoon conditions prevail Rain, thunderstorms likely across provinces as monsoon conditions prevail The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in several provinces. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in several provinces. Environment 16 Jun, 2025
11th Chure Conservation Day being observed today 11th Chure Conservation Day being observed today The 11th Chure Conservation Day is being observed today on the occasion of the establishment of President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Committee. The 11th Chure Conservation Day is being observed today on the occasion of the establishment of President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Committee. Environment 16 Jun, 2025
Heavy rainfall likely as monsoon activity intensifies across Nepal Heavy rainfall likely as monsoon activity intensifies across Nepal The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast widespread rainfall across the country today and tonight, as monsoon activity intensifies in various regions. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast widespread rainfall across the country today and tonight, as monsoon activity intensifies in various regions. Environment 15 Jun, 2025
Weather Update: Rain likely across several provinces today and tonight Weather Update: Rain likely across several provinces today and tonight The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several regions. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several regions. Environment 14 Jun, 2025
Monsoon reaches Lumbini; Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces Monsoon reaches Lumbini; Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces The monsoon has now reached Lumbini Province and parts of Gandaki, marking its gradual spread across eastern and central Nepal. The monsoon has now reached Lumbini Province and parts of Gandaki, marking its gradual spread across eastern and central Nepal. Environment 13 Jun, 2025
Scattered showers likely, heavy rain in some areas Scattered showers likely, heavy rain in some areas Much of the country will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Much of the country will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 12 Jun, 2025
Rain likely in eastern, hilly regions; Brief showers possible in Kathmandu Rain likely in eastern, hilly regions; Brief showers possible in Kathmandu Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning has been forecast for parts of Koshi and Lumbini provinces and the hilly regions of the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning has been forecast for parts of Koshi and Lumbini provinces and the hilly regions of the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 10 Jun, 2025
Sampada School marks Environmental Day with call to cut plastic use Sampada School marks Environmental Day with call to cut plastic use Sampada School observed Environmental Day with an awareness program at Basantapur Durbar Square on June 5, drawing the attention of locals, tourists, and environmental enthusiasts. Sampada School observed Environmental Day with an awareness program at Basantapur Durbar Square on June 5, drawing the attention of locals, tourists, and environmental enthusiasts. Environment 08 Jun, 2025
Weather Update: Cloudy skies and scattered showers likely in hilly regions Weather Update: Cloudy skies and scattered showers likely in hilly regions The weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions across the country today, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions. The weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions across the country today, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions. Environment 08 Jun, 2025
ICIMOD named technical partner in ADB-led climate and disaster risk initiative ICIMOD named technical partner in ADB-led climate and disaster risk initiative The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been appointed one of three technical implementing partners in a major regional initiative by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aimed at transforming climate and disaster risk reduction across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been appointed one of three technical implementing partners in a major regional initiative by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aimed at transforming climate and disaster risk reduction across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). Environment 05 Jun, 2025
World Environment Day being observed today World Environment Day being observed today World Environment Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme “Alleviating Plastic Pollution: Our Responsibility.” World Environment Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme “Alleviating Plastic Pollution: Our Responsibility.” Environment 05 Jun, 2025
Koshi, Bagmati, other provinces to see scattered rainfall today Koshi, Bagmati, other provinces to see scattered rainfall today The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at a few places of Koshi Province, and at one or two places of Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at a few places of Koshi Province, and at one or two places of Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. Environment 04 Jun, 2025
Weather Update: Cloudy skies, rain expected in several provinces Weather Update: Cloudy skies, rain expected in several provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies over hilly areas and across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies over hilly areas and across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces today. Environment 01 Jun, 2025
Political commitments and seriousness needed to tackle pollution, say experts Political commitments and seriousness needed to tackle pollution, say experts While the government, on Thursday, announcing the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, stressed provisions in the budget to prioritise public health and environmental protection by implementing standards for air, noise, and water pollution control, experts in the sector cautioned for the long-term political commitments and seriousness about it. While the government, on Thursday, announcing the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, stressed provisions in the budget to prioritise public health and environmental protection by implementing standards for air, noise, and water pollution control, experts in the sector cautioned for the long-term political commitments and seriousness about it. Environment 31 May, 2025
Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change,... Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025. Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025. Environment 30 May, 2025
Rain, thunder likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces Rain, thunder likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces The weather today is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Gandaki provinces as well as the hilly regions across the country, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to mainly fair skies. The weather today is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Gandaki provinces as well as the hilly regions across the country, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to mainly fair skies. Environment 30 May, 2025
New projections show extreme glacier loss already at 2°C, global study warns New projections show extreme glacier loss already at 2°C, global study warns An international study published in Science finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated; with only 24% of present-day glacier mass remaining if the world warms to 2.7°C, the trajectory set by current climate policies. An international study published in Science finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated; with only 24% of present-day glacier mass remaining if the world warms to 2.7°C, the trajectory set by current climate policies. Environment 30 May, 2025
Weather Update: Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions Weather Update: Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions Weather across the country today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Weather across the country today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 27 May, 2025
Cloudy conditions and scattered rain likely in several provinces Cloudy conditions and scattered rain likely in several provinces Various parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall today and tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Various parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall today and tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 25 May, 2025
Environment SPCC, CBCF strengthen partnership under the "Everest 1° initiative" to advance sustainable waste management and climate action in the Everest region On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) and the Cimex BYD Charity Foundation (CBCF) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem through the "Everest 1° Initiative"—a long-term environmental program focused on sustainable waste management, climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental stewardship in the Everest region.
Nepal Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Nepal Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.”
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.
