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
Kathmandu Valley records coldest day today Kathmandu Valley records coldest day today The Kathmandu Valley has recorded the coldest day today. The Kathmandu Valley has recorded the coldest day today. Environment 25 Dec, 2022
18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US 18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts. A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts. Environment 25 Dec, 2022
UNESCO hosts workshop on climate crisis response UNESCO hosts workshop on climate crisis response The UNESCO, in collaboration with the Nepal Forum of Science Journalists, organised a workshop for newly-elected members of Parliament, authorities from different municipalities in Kathmandu valley, and the media on Wednesday. The UNESCO, in collaboration with the Nepal Forum of Science Journalists, organised a workshop for newly-elected members of Parliament, authorities from different municipalities in Kathmandu valley, and the media on Wednesday. Environment 23 Dec, 2022
Chance of rain, snow with impact of low-pressure system Chance of rain, snow with impact of low-pressure system Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today. Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today. Environment 18 Dec, 2022
Cold affects normal life in Tarai Cold affects normal life in Tarai Excessively cold weather in the past few days has affected daily life in Tarai belt including Sarlahi district. Excessively cold weather in the past few days has affected daily life in Tarai belt including Sarlahi district. Environment 16 Dec, 2022
Cold waves begin in west Tarai Cold waves begin in west Tarai Cold waves have started in west Tarai including Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. Cold waves have started in west Tarai including Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. Environment 14 Dec, 2022
Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check. The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check. Environment 09 Dec, 2022
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
Nepal When Terror Knocks Next Door: The Growing Threat to Nepal The rise of Islamic terrorism linked to Pakistan casts a long shadow over the Hindu-Buddhist heartlands of South Asia—Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Kathmandu Film screening and panel discussion on "Mountain Matters: Sustaining the Spirit of Mountains" held The French Embassy and the Alliance française hosted a special screening of the documentary “Annapurna, History of a Conquest” by director Bernard George on Wednesday at Alliance française in Kathmandu.
Science and Tech China launches 3 astronauts to replace crew on Chinese space station China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the crew on the Chinese Tiangong space station, marking a further step in the country's ambitions for a crewed mission to the Moon and explore Mars.
Nepal Made for Nepal, powered by global tech: Panchakanya's bathware revolution Ask anyone building a house in Nepal, and they'll tell you: The bathroom is personal.
Nepal Building on Hillary's legacy: Himalayan Foundations vital to Nepal 10 years after the 2015 earthquake As Nepal marked ten years since the 2015 earthquake, some scars remain—but so does the strength of the Nepali people and our commitment to stand alongside them, and with each other.
