Poorest nations to push for compensation at climate talks Poorest nations to push for compensation at climate talks The world’s poorest countries say they will insist that the UN’s upcoming climate talks push ahead with proposals for a fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate-inflicted damage. The world’s poorest countries say they will insist that the UN’s upcoming climate talks push ahead with proposals for a fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate-inflicted damage. Environment 16 Sep, 2022
Environment-related programmes to be held Environment-related programmes to be held The government has decided to conduct environment protection programme in 35 schools for the running fiscal 2022-23, covering all seven provinces. The government has decided to conduct environment protection programme in 35 schools for the running fiscal 2022-23, covering all seven provinces. Environment 12 Sep, 2022
Ten still missing in Darchula floods Ten still missing in Darchula floods Ten people are still missing in the rain-induced floods and landslides in Mahakali Municipality in Darchula. Ten people are still missing in the rain-induced floods and landslides in Mahakali Municipality in Darchula. Environment 11 Sep, 2022
Sanima mobile banking campaign Sanima mobile banking campaign Sanima Bank has announced mobile banking campaign with special offers to encourage the customers to use mobile banking application. Sanima Bank has announced mobile banking campaign with special offers to encourage the customers to use mobile banking application. Environment 01 Sep, 2022
As harvest time looms, China tells farmers to replant or switch crops As harvest time looms, China tells farmers to replant or switch crops ​​​​​​​As China's record heatwave starts to subside, farmers are assessing the damage caused by a prolonged drought and the government is urging them to replant or switch crops where they can. ​​​​​​​As China's record heatwave starts to subside, farmers are assessing the damage caused by a prolonged drought and the government is urging them to replant or switch crops where they can. Environment 26 Aug, 2022
Dangerous heat predicted to hit 3 times more often in future Dangerous heat predicted to hit 3 times more often in future What's considered officially "dangerous heat" in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens, according to a new study. What's considered officially "dangerous heat" in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens, according to a new study. Environment 26 Aug, 2022
Europe facing its worst drought for 500 years: study Europe facing its worst drought for 500 years: study Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent in a state of alert or warning, reducing inland shipping, electricity production and the yields of certain crops, a European Union agency said on Tuesday. Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent in a state of alert or warning, reducing inland shipping, electricity production and the yields of certain crops, a European Union agency said on Tuesday. Environment 24 Aug, 2022
Receding water levels of China's Yangtze reveal ancient Buddhist statues Receding water levels of China's Yangtze reveal ancient Buddhist statues Plunging water levels of the Yangtze River have revealed a submerged island in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing and a trio of Buddhist statues on it that are believed to be 600 years old, state media Xinhua has reported. Plunging water levels of the Yangtze River have revealed a submerged island in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing and a trio of Buddhist statues on it that are believed to be 600 years old, state media Xinhua has reported. Environment 21 Aug, 2022
European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover the wide trench that winds amid rows of trees in France's Burgundy region in what was the Tille River in the village of Lux. Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover the wide trench that winds amid rows of trees in France's Burgundy region in what was the Tille River in the village of Lux. Environment 12 Aug, 2022
California unveils water strategy, planning for greater scarcity California unveils water strategy, planning for greater scarcity California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy on Thursday that plans for a future with 10% less water and shifts the emphasis from conservation to capturing more water that otherwise flows out to sea. California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy on Thursday that plans for a future with 10% less water and shifts the emphasis from conservation to capturing more water that otherwise flows out to sea. Environment 12 Aug, 2022
Britain's dry summer set to trigger drought declarations Britain's dry summer set to trigger drought declarations ​​​​​​​Parts of England are likely to declare a drought on Friday, local media reported ahead of a meeting between the government, its environment agency and water companies to discuss a long period of dry weather. ​​​​​​​Parts of England are likely to declare a drought on Friday, local media reported ahead of a meeting between the government, its environment agency and water companies to discuss a long period of dry weather. Environment 12 Aug, 2022
Satellite imagery shows Antarctic ice shelf crumbling faster than thought Satellite imagery shows Antarctic ice shelf crumbling faster than thought ​​​​​​​Antarctica's coastal glaciers are shedding icebergs more rapidly than nature can replenish the crumbling ice, doubling previous estimates of losses from the world's largest ice sheet over the past 25 years, a satellite analysis showed on Wednesday. ​​​​​​​Antarctica's coastal glaciers are shedding icebergs more rapidly than nature can replenish the crumbling ice, doubling previous estimates of losses from the world's largest ice sheet over the past 25 years, a satellite analysis showed on Wednesday. Environment 11 Aug, 2022
'Sikkim Chheparo' discovered for first time in Nepal 'Sikkim Chheparo' discovered for first time in Nepal The presence of an additional species of lizard has been confirmed in Nepal. The presence of an additional species of lizard has been confirmed in Nepal. Environment 09 Aug, 2022
Endangered fish species making comeback Endangered fish species making comeback Endangered fish species have started making a comeback in the Thuligad watershed area, thanks to the initiatives undertaken for its preservation by the local levels and organisations. Endangered fish species have started making a comeback in the Thuligad watershed area, thanks to the initiatives undertaken for its preservation by the local levels and organisations. Environment 09 Aug, 2022
Scorching heat wave in US Northwest forecast to last longer Scorching heat wave in US Northwest forecast to last longer The scorching heat spell in the Pacific Northwest is now expected to last longer than forecasters had initially predicted, setting parts of the normally temperate region on course to break heat wave duration records. The scorching heat spell in the Pacific Northwest is now expected to last longer than forecasters had initially predicted, setting parts of the normally temperate region on course to break heat wave duration records. Environment 28 Jul, 2022
Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats In 1998, as nations around the world agreed to cut carbon emissions through the Kyoto Protocol, America's fossil fuel companies plotted their response, including an aggressive strategy to inject doubt into the public debate. In 1998, as nations around the world agreed to cut carbon emissions through the Kyoto Protocol, America's fossil fuel companies plotted their response, including an aggressive strategy to inject doubt into the public debate. Environment 28 Jul, 2022
Sanphe-Martadi road section obstructed Sanphe-Martadi road section obstructed Transportation service along the Sanphe-Martadi road of Aamkot section in Bajura was obstructed after the road caved-in due to landslide. Transportation service along the Sanphe-Martadi road of Aamkot section in Bajura was obstructed after the road caved-in due to landslide. Environment 26 Jul, 2022
Scant rainfall frets farmers in Madhes Scant rainfall frets farmers in Madhes At a time when the farmers in Tarai/Madhes, which is also called the granary of Nepal, are ready for paddy plantation, the scant rainfall has afflicted them much. At a time when the farmers in Tarai/Madhes, which is also called the granary of Nepal, are ready for paddy plantation, the scant rainfall has afflicted them much. Environment 19 Jul, 2022
Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave spreads north Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave spreads north A heatwave sweeping southern Europe that has caused hundreds of deaths and huge wildfires in past weeks showed some signs of abating on Monday but continued to move north, including towards Britain where authorities issued an extreme weather warning. A heatwave sweeping southern Europe that has caused hundreds of deaths and huge wildfires in past weeks showed some signs of abating on Monday but continued to move north, including towards Britain where authorities issued an extreme weather warning. Environment 18 Jul, 2022
Light to moderate rainfall forecast for today Light to moderate rainfall forecast for today The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in many places due to the influence of the monsoon wind, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in many places due to the influence of the monsoon wind, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 03 Jul, 2022
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.
