Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled, study finds Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't... Glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates across the Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges and could lose up to 80% of their volume this century if greenhouse gas emissions aren't sharply reduced, according to a report. Glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates across the Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges and could lose up to 80% of their volume this century if greenhouse gas emissions aren't sharply reduced, according to a report. Environment 20 Jun, 2023
Twenty-two people still missing in Hewakhola flooding disaster Twenty-two people still missing in Hewakhola flooding disaster Twenty-two people are still unaccounted for after they were swept away by the flooding caused by the swollen Hewakhola river in Sankhuwasabha on Saturday night. Twenty-two people are still unaccounted for after they were swept away by the flooding caused by the swollen Hewakhola river in Sankhuwasabha on Saturday night. Environment 19 Jun, 2023
Country witnessing partial influence of westerly wind, low pressure system Country witnessing partial influence of westerly wind, low pressure system The country is now witnessing partial influence of westerly wind as well as a low pressure system developed at Bihar of India. The country is now witnessing partial influence of westerly wind as well as a low pressure system developed at Bihar of India. Environment 12 Jun, 2023
Mountain Clean-up Campaign 2023 collects over 34,166 kgs of waste in just 45 days Mountain Clean-up Campaign 2023 collects over 34,166 kgs of waste in just 45 days The Mountain Clean-up Campaign 2023, led and coordinated by the Nepali Army has successfully concluded the halfway mark of waste collection from four mountains including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Baruntse. The Mountain Clean-up Campaign 2023, led and coordinated by the Nepali Army has successfully concluded the halfway mark of waste collection from four mountains including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Baruntse. Environment 25 May, 2023
NIC Asia's services NIC Asia's services NIC Asia Bank has introduced the facility to update bank details, account details, change savings account scheme, update signature and update mobile number or e-mail address through online video calling service for its customers. NIC Asia Bank has introduced the facility to update bank details, account details, change savings account scheme, update signature and update mobile number or e-mail address through online video calling service for its customers. Environment 24 May, 2023
DMG issues licenses for exploration of 420 mines DMG issues licenses for exploration of 420 mines The Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) has issued licenses for the exploration and prospecting of 420 mines. The Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) has issued licenses for the exploration and prospecting of 420 mines. Environment 22 May, 2023
Indian woman climbs Everest, Lhotse in 27 hrs, Mithil Raju scales Everest at 17 Indian woman climbs Everest, Lhotse in 27 hrs, Mithil Raju scales Everest at 17 An Indian woman climber successfully scaled Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse in just less than 27 hours, organizers said. An Indian woman climber successfully scaled Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse in just less than 27 hours, organizers said. Environment 18 May, 2023
Air pollution increasing again Air pollution increasing again Air pollution has started to go up again due to lack of rain and growing incidents of forest fire. Air pollution has started to go up again due to lack of rain and growing incidents of forest fire. Environment 12 May, 2023
Weather likely to remain fair today Weather likely to remain fair today The weather across the country is likely to remain generally fair across the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The weather across the country is likely to remain generally fair across the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 07 May, 2023
Sanima gives Rs 1m Sanima gives Rs 1m Sanima Bank has paid an accident insurance claim amount of Rs one million under Sanima Dirghayu Bachat Scheme. Sanima Bank has paid an accident insurance claim amount of Rs one million under Sanima Dirghayu Bachat Scheme. Environment 28 Apr, 2023
UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot Environment 21 Apr, 2023
Air pollution to remain for some more days: MFD Air pollution to remain for some more days: MFD Air pollution across the country including the Kathmandu Valley has gone rampant in the past few days, and the condition is expected to remain for three more days. Air pollution across the country including the Kathmandu Valley has gone rampant in the past few days, and the condition is expected to remain for three more days. Environment 17 Apr, 2023
Kathmandu one of world's most polluted city Kathmandu one of world's most polluted city Kathmandu valley, the country’s capital and the largest city, has once again been ranked one of the world’s most polluted city. Kathmandu valley, the country’s capital and the largest city, has once again been ranked one of the world’s most polluted city. Environment 17 Mar, 2023
Rainfall with thunders likely to occur Rainfall with thunders likely to occur The influence of westerly wind is still prevailing in Nepal. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, light rain with thunders and lightening is predicted in some places of the Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces this afternoon. The influence of westerly wind is still prevailing in Nepal. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, light rain with thunders and lightening is predicted in some places of the Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces this afternoon. Environment 15 Mar, 2023
Study: 15 million people live under threat of glacial floods Study: 15 million people live under threat of glacial floods India ranks high in the threat list not so much because of the physical setup but because of “a huge number of people downstream.” India ranks high in the threat list not so much because of the physical setup but because of “a huge number of people downstream.” Environment 08 Feb, 2023
World Wetlands Day 2023 observed across country World Wetlands Day 2023 observed across country The World Wetlands Day 2023 was observed across the globe, including in Nepal, on Thursday with various programmes. The World Wetlands Day 2023 was observed across the globe, including in Nepal, on Thursday with various programmes. Environment 03 Feb, 2023
Foggy weather to continue for a few more days in Tarai Foggy weather to continue for a few more days in Tarai Authorities have asked people to stay alert and take precautions amid the foggy weather condition, especially in the Tarai, that is l likely to continue in the country for the next few days. Authorities have asked people to stay alert and take precautions amid the foggy weather condition, especially in the Tarai, that is l likely to continue in the country for the next few days. Environment 27 Jan, 2023
'Snow-capped mountains turning black' 'Snow-capped mountains turning black' Until some years back, the mountainous ridges were seen with snow-capped during the winter season. Until some years back, the mountainous ridges were seen with snow-capped during the winter season. Environment 23 Jan, 2023
'Local levels have failed to protect arable land' 'Local levels have failed to protect arable land' National Assembly Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina has accused local levels of failing to protect arable land. National Assembly Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina has accused local levels of failing to protect arable land. Environment 06 Jan, 2023
Air quality degrades throughout country Air quality degrades throughout country The air quality has degraded across the country including the Kathmandu Valley lately. The air quality has degraded across the country including the Kathmandu Valley lately. Environment 05 Jan, 2023
Opinion Elevating Chitwan's Tourism: Pioneering Luxury and Nature-Based Experiences Tourism in Chitwan traces its roots back to 1876 AD when the Nepali rulers hosted a British royal hunting expedition.
Nepal Economic growth rate contracts to 3.4 per cent in Q1: National Statistics Office The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has contracted to 3.4 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2024/25, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said.
World Gold Price increases by Rs 500 per tola, silver remains stable The price of gold rose by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.
World A second wind-whipped wildfire is burning out of control in the Los Angeles area A fast-moving wildfire broke out Tuesday in the inland foothills northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood along the coast, destroying many homes and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands.
Nepal Snowfall in Sankhuwasabha's Makalu area, normal life affected Normal life here has been affected due to snowfall in the upper territories of the district.
Nepal Earthquake with epicentre in Tibet jolts Nepal A powerful earthquake jolted various parts of Nepal early this morning. Officials say the earthquake's epicentre was in Tibet.
Kathmandu 'Collaboration with India can mitigate Nepal's food security concerns' Dr Doj Raj Khanal has been at the forefront of agricultural transformation from Kathmandu's bustling labs to the farmlands spread across Nepal.
Kathmandu Nims Purja's Elite Exped loses court case, told to pay Rs 11.3m to Ghising Kathmandu District Court has held celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja and his company Elite Exped guilty, ordering Purja to pay a compensation of Rs 11.3 million to Tanka Ghising whose house was destroyed after the gas canisters stored in Purja’s office that he had rented from Ghising exploded.
Kathmandu PM Oli conveys condolences over losses in China Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli expressed deep sorrow over the devastating earthquake in China.
