Nepal govt confirms detection of of B. 1. 617. 2 variant of coronavirus months after advent of second wave Nepal govt confirms detection of of B. 1. 617. 2 variant of coronavirus months after... Presence of third, new variant of coronavirus confirmed by Nepal government Presence of third, new variant of coronavirus confirmed by Nepal government Environment 19 May, 2021
Three consecutive tremors reported in western Nepal on Wednesday morning Three consecutive tremors reported in western Nepal on Wednesday morning Updated- Three consecutive tremors reported in western Nepal on Wednesday morning - Updated- Three consecutive tremors reported in western Nepal on Wednesday morning - Environment 19 May, 2021
Icelandic volcanic eruption a 'wonder of nature' Icelandic volcanic eruption a 'wonder of nature' Pandemic or no pandemic, the world will never stand still. That's perhaps no clearer than in Iceland, where a volcano has awoken from a slumber that has lasted 6,000 years, give or take a year or two. Pandemic or no pandemic, the world will never stand still. That's perhaps no clearer than in Iceland, where a volcano has awoken from a slumber that has lasted 6,000 years, give or take a year or two. Environment 16 May, 2021
Storm claims life in Kailali Storm claims life in Kailali One person died and a dozen houses were destroyed due to the strong wind that followed heavy rainfall in Kailali on Wednesday night One person died and a dozen houses were destroyed due to the strong wind that followed heavy rainfall in Kailali on Wednesday night Environment 14 May, 2021
NC declines to stake claim for PM's post NC declines to stake claim for PM's post The Nepali Congress, which had planned to stake claim to form a coalition government as per Article 76 (2) of the constitution, decided on Thursday not to do so after the faction of the Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal led by Mahantha Thakur and Rajendra Mahato refused to back the NC. The Nepali Congress, which had planned to stake claim to form a coalition government as per Article 76 (2) of the constitution, decided on Thursday not to do so after the faction of the Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal led by Mahantha Thakur and Rajendra Mahato refused to back the NC. Environment 14 May, 2021
EDITORIAL: Don't be distracted EDITORIAL: Don't be distracted The main opposition party in the Parliament, the Nepali Congress, is likely to lay claim to form the next government, although it faces an uphill task of cobbling together at least three political parties. The main opposition party in the Parliament, the Nepali Congress, is likely to lay claim to form the next government, although it faces an uphill task of cobbling together at least three political parties. Environment 13 May, 2021
Ellen DeGeneres to end long-running TV talk show next year Ellen DeGeneres to end long-running TV talk show next year Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her long-running talk show. Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her long-running talk show. Environment 13 May, 2021
Coronavirus patient undergoes complex surgery at BPKIHS Coronavirus patient undergoes complex surgery at BPKIHS A COVID patient underwent a complicated surgery at COVID Hospital at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, on Monday morning. A COVID patient underwent a complicated surgery at COVID Hospital at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, on Monday morning. Environment 11 May, 2021
2020 was Europe's hottest year on record: EU scientists 2020 was Europe's hottest year on record: EU scientists Europe experienced its hottest year on record last year, while the Arctic suffered a summer of extreme wildfires partly due to low snow cover as climate change impacts intensified, the European Union’s observation service said on Thursday. Europe experienced its hottest year on record last year, while the Arctic suffered a summer of extreme wildfires partly due to low snow cover as climate change impacts intensified, the European Union’s observation service said on Thursday. Environment 22 Apr, 2021
'Few more days for the haze-cover to completely clear off' 'Few more days for the haze-cover to completely clear off' Few more days for the haze-cover to completely clear off: Department of Hydrology and Meteorology Few more days for the haze-cover to completely clear off: Department of Hydrology and Meteorology Environment 01 Apr, 2021
Over 10 million displaced by climate disasters in six months: report Over 10 million displaced by climate disasters in six months: report About 10.3 million people were displaced by climate change-induced events such as flooding and droughts in the last six months, the majority of them in Asia, a humanitarian organisation said on Wednesday. About 10.3 million people were displaced by climate change-induced events such as flooding and droughts in the last six months, the majority of them in Asia, a humanitarian organisation said on Wednesday. Environment 17 Mar, 2021
Forest experts call for an alternative to Scientific Forest Management Work Procedure Forest experts call for an alternative to Scientific Forest Management Work Procedure Forestry experts have underlined the need of a new plan for forest management after the government scrapped the Scientific Forest Management Work Procedure. Forestry experts have underlined the need of a new plan for forest management after the government scrapped the Scientific Forest Management Work Procedure. Environment 11 Mar, 2021
UN: Huge changes in society needed to keep nature, Earth OK UN: Huge changes in society needed to keep nature, Earth OK Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says. Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says. Environment 19 Feb, 2021
EXPLAINER: Topsy-turvy weather comes from polar vortex EXPLAINER: Topsy-turvy weather comes from polar vortex It's as if the world has been turned upside-down, or at least its weather. You can blame the increasingly familiar polar vortex, which has brought a taste of the Arctic to places where winter often requires no more than a jacket. It's as if the world has been turned upside-down, or at least its weather. You can blame the increasingly familiar polar vortex, which has brought a taste of the Arctic to places where winter often requires no more than a jacket. Environment 17 Feb, 2021
Chelsea's Tuchel says the goals will come for Werner Chelsea's Tuchel says the goals will come for Werner Chelsea's new German coach Thomas Tuchel heaped praise on his compatriot Timo Werner who played a big part in both goals in a 2-1 away win at Sheffield United on Sunday Chelsea's new German coach Thomas Tuchel heaped praise on his compatriot Timo Werner who played a big part in both goals in a 2-1 away win at Sheffield United on Sunday Environment 08 Feb, 2021
Better local climate adaptation means 'we all benefit' in connected world Better local climate adaptation means 'we all benefit' in connected world Thousands of scientists warned Friday that a changing climate, including more severe floods and droughts, could depress growth in global food production by up to 30% by 2050. Thousands of scientists warned Friday that a changing climate, including more severe floods and droughts, could depress growth in global food production by up to 30% by 2050. Environment 27 Jan, 2021
Ahead of UN climate summit, urgent calls to 'fix the future' Ahead of UN climate summit, urgent calls to 'fix the future' When the Paris Agreement on climate change was finalized after two weeks of fraught negotiations and years of past failures, diplomats hugged and shed tears of joy. They had haggled over verb tenses, cut deals, and in the end, brought 196 countries into the accord. When the Paris Agreement on climate change was finalized after two weeks of fraught negotiations and years of past failures, diplomats hugged and shed tears of joy. They had haggled over verb tenses, cut deals, and in the end, brought 196 countries into the accord. Environment 11 Dec, 2020
EXPLAINER: The real math behind "net zero" carbon emissions EXPLAINER: The real math behind "net zero" carbon emissions More than 100 countries — responsible for about two-thirds of the world’s heat-trapping gases — have announced plans to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” in coming decades to help curb man-made climate change. More than 100 countries — responsible for about two-thirds of the world’s heat-trapping gases — have announced plans to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” in coming decades to help curb man-made climate change. Environment 12 Dec, 2020
Nepal to turn Everest trash into art to highlight mountain's garbage blight Nepal to turn Everest trash into art to highlight mountain's garbage blight Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to be transformed into art and displayed in a nearby gallery, to highlight the need to save the world’s tallest mountain from turning into a dumping site. Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to be transformed into art and displayed in a nearby gallery, to highlight the need to save the world’s tallest mountain from turning into a dumping site. Environment 21 Jan, 2021
Australia sweltered through its 4th-hottest year in 2020 Australia sweltered through its 4th-hottest year in 2020 Australia sweltered through its fourth-hottest year on record last year despite the recent return of the usually cooling La Nina climate pattern, the nation’s weather bureau said on Friday. Australia sweltered through its fourth-hottest year on record last year despite the recent return of the usually cooling La Nina climate pattern, the nation’s weather bureau said on Friday. Environment 08 Jan, 2021
Kathmandu Government has carried out bold and pro-people works: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that the government has carried out historic works in favour of the country and the people.
Nepal NFSJ marks World Press Freedom Day in Namche taking SAARC journos to Everest region Journalists from the South Asia region have gathered in the Everest region to mark the World’s Press Freedom today.
World 15 killed, over 20 injured in Pakistan bus plunge A bus plunged into a rocky ravine in northern Pakistan on Friday after its driver lost control, killing at least 15 people and seriously injuring more than 20 others, police said.
Nepal NHRC urges all to respect press freedom, freedom of expression The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all bodies concerned including the government for the media person's safety and protection of press freedom.
Kathmandu Family members of Nepalis joining Russian Army stage hunger strike in Kathmandu, demand release MoFA Spokesperson Amrit Bahadur Rai said the Nepali embassy in Moscow is looking after the issues related to the Nepalis in the Russian Army.
Kathmandu PM Dahal inaugurates 27th general convention of FNJ The 27th general convention of the Federation of the Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has kicked off here today.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 per tola, silver holds steady The gold market saw another fluctuation on Friday, with the price of gold dropping by Rs 1,100 per tola in the domestic market.
Environment Rain likely from tomorrow; expected to provide relief from smog, wildfires According to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD), the country is likely to experience rain starting from tomorrow, offering a much-needed respite from the heatwaves and thick smog that have plagued various regions, including Pokhara and the Federal Capital Kathmandu.
Nepal Democracy is minimum precondition for free, fair journalism: President Paudel President Ramchandra Paudel has said that democracy is the minimum precondition for free and fair journalism.