SC continues interim order on river products SC continues interim order on river products The Supreme Court has stayed the government’s decision to amend standard on excavation and sale of stones, sand, and pebbles. The Supreme Court has stayed the government’s decision to amend standard on excavation and sale of stones, sand, and pebbles. Environment 01 Jul, 2022
People advised to remain vigilant against waterborne disasters People advised to remain vigilant against waterborne disasters As the western disturbance combined with stronger monsoon trough causes more spells of rain across the country, Flood Forecasting Division under the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology warned that the water level in major rivers, including the Mahakali, Karnali, and Koshi was likely to rise, but stay below the warning mark during the next three days. As the western disturbance combined with stronger monsoon trough causes more spells of rain across the country, Flood Forecasting Division under the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology warned that the water level in major rivers, including the Mahakali, Karnali, and Koshi was likely to rise, but stay below the warning mark during the next three days. Environment 30 Jun, 2022
Heavy rain forecast in some places Heavy rain forecast in some places The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most of the parts of the country with chances of heavy rain in some places today, the Department of hydrology and Meteorology said. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most of the parts of the country with chances of heavy rain in some places today, the Department of hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 14 Jun, 2022
Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps As the scorching sun beat down on his fruit cart, Mohammad Ikrar dreaded another day of tossing out dozens of rotting mangoes and melons - a regular practice as India grappled with an unprecedented heatwave this month. As the scorching sun beat down on his fruit cart, Mohammad Ikrar dreaded another day of tossing out dozens of rotting mangoes and melons - a regular practice as India grappled with an unprecedented heatwave this month. Environment 23 May, 2022
Early heat wave to bake U.S. East Coast as late snow blankets Denver Early heat wave to bake U.S. East Coast as late snow blankets Denver A sizzling heat wave will blanket a wide swath of the Eastern United States this weekend, pushing temperatures in New York and Boston to near record highs, while Denver is bracing for a foot or more of snow, the National Weather Service said on Friday. A sizzling heat wave will blanket a wide swath of the Eastern United States this weekend, pushing temperatures in New York and Boston to near record highs, while Denver is bracing for a foot or more of snow, the National Weather Service said on Friday. Environment 21 May, 2022
Oceans are hotter, higher and more acidic, climate report warns Oceans are hotter, higher and more acidic, climate report warns The world's oceans in 2021 grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record, while melting ice sheets helped push sea levels to new heights, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday. The world's oceans in 2021 grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record, while melting ice sheets helped push sea levels to new heights, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday. Environment 18 May, 2022
Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000. A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000. Environment 18 May, 2022
Poor workers bear the brunt of India's heatwave Poor workers bear the brunt of India's heatwave For construction worker Yogendra Tundre, life at a building site on the outskirts of the Indian capital New Delhi is hard enough. This year, record high temperatures are making it unbearable. For construction worker Yogendra Tundre, life at a building site on the outskirts of the Indian capital New Delhi is hard enough. This year, record high temperatures are making it unbearable. Environment 16 May, 2022
Climate change to make droughts longer, more common, says UN Climate change to make droughts longer, more common, says UN The frequency and duration of droughts will continue to increase due to human-caused climate change, with water scarcity already affecting billions of people across the world, the United Nations warned in a report Wednesday. The frequency and duration of droughts will continue to increase due to human-caused climate change, with water scarcity already affecting billions of people across the world, the United Nations warned in a report Wednesday. Environment 12 May, 2022
Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new U.S. government study found. Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new U.S. government study found. Environment 12 May, 2022
Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches India Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches India ​​​​​​​Rescuers in India's western Gujarat state are picking up dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping everyday as a scorching heatwave dries out water sources in the state's biggest city, veterinary doctors and animal rescuers say. ​​​​​​​Rescuers in India's western Gujarat state are picking up dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping everyday as a scorching heatwave dries out water sources in the state's biggest city, veterinary doctors and animal rescuers say. Environment 12 May, 2022
Climate disasters drive Bangladesh children from classrooms to work Climate disasters drive Bangladesh children from classrooms to work Twelve-year-old Alamin's house rested on the bank of the Ilsha river in southern Bangladesh until last year, when the surging river eroded it and the family's farmland away, forcing them to flee to a slum in Keraniganj, close to the capital Dhaka. Twelve-year-old Alamin's house rested on the bank of the Ilsha river in southern Bangladesh until last year, when the surging river eroded it and the family's farmland away, forcing them to flee to a slum in Keraniganj, close to the capital Dhaka. Environment 09 May, 2022
China's sea levels touched new high in 2021, govt study shows China's sea levels touched new high in 2021, govt study shows China's sea levels reached their highest on record last year, swelled by rising water temperatures and the melting of glaciers and polar icecaps, the government said in a report. China's sea levels reached their highest on record last year, swelled by rising water temperatures and the melting of glaciers and polar icecaps, the government said in a report. Environment 09 May, 2022
Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record for month of April Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record for month of April Deforestation detected in the Brazilian Amazon broke all records for the month of April, and that followed similar new records set in January and February, reflecting a worrisome uptick in destruction in a state deep within the rainforest. Deforestation detected in the Brazilian Amazon broke all records for the month of April, and that followed similar new records set in January and February, reflecting a worrisome uptick in destruction in a state deep within the rainforest. Environment 07 May, 2022
Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. Environment 03 May, 2022
Light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning forecast Light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning forecast The local wind, low pressure system developed from Uttar Pradesh to the flatlands of West Bengal in India and the Westerly wind have their influence in Nepal at present. The local wind, low pressure system developed from Uttar Pradesh to the flatlands of West Bengal in India and the Westerly wind have their influence in Nepal at present. Environment 03 May, 2022
Cities drive climate change, and can provide a solution, UN says Cities drive climate change, and can provide a solution, UN says The world's cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions, but can play a major role in addressing climate change in the near future. The world's cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions, but can play a major role in addressing climate change in the near future. Environment 05 Apr, 2022
Weather partially overcast in most parts of country: Meteorologists Weather partially overcast in most parts of country: Meteorologists The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most parts of the country with chances of rain and gusty winds at some places due to the influence of the Westerly low pressure system. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most parts of the country with chances of rain and gusty winds at some places due to the influence of the Westerly low pressure system. Environment 29 Mar, 2022
Authorities demolish 15 houses inside Chitwan National Park Authorities demolish 15 houses inside Chitwan National Park Authorities razed 15 building constructed within the Chitwan National Park in Madi Municipality on Sunday. Authorities razed 15 building constructed within the Chitwan National Park in Madi Municipality on Sunday. Environment 28 Mar, 2022
Gates Foundation, Qatar to spend $200 mln on climate-adaptive agriculture Gates Foundation, Qatar to spend $200 mln on climate-adaptive agriculture Major gas producer Qatar and the Gates Foundation will jointly invest up to $200 million over the next two years to help prepare farmers in developing countries to adapt to climate change. Major gas producer Qatar and the Gates Foundation will jointly invest up to $200 million over the next two years to help prepare farmers in developing countries to adapt to climate change. Environment 27 Mar, 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.
