Indigenous peoples, impacted by climate change, raise alarm about the planet at COP29 Indigenous peoples, impacted by climate change, raise alarm about the planet at COP29 They share stories of rising seas, burning trees, contaminated water and disease. They share stories of rising seas, burning trees, contaminated water and disease. Environment 17 Nov, 2024
Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. Environment 16 Nov, 2024
Thick smog shrouds Asian cities Thick smog shrouds Asian cities Thick smog shrouded New Delhi and other cities around South and Southeast Asia as air pollution levels soared Thursday. Thick smog shrouded New Delhi and other cities around South and Southeast Asia as air pollution levels soared Thursday. Environment 14 Nov, 2024
At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate... Leader after leader recounted climate disasters, with each one seeming to top the other. Leader after leader recounted climate disasters, with each one seeming to top the other. Environment 13 Nov, 2024
Earth's biggest polluters aren't sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of weather extremes Earth's biggest polluters aren't sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of... World leaders are converging Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan although the big names and powerful countries are noticeably absent, World leaders are converging Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan although the big names and powerful countries are noticeably absent, Environment 12 Nov, 2024
Rapti River clean up to protect aquatic animals Rapti River clean up to protect aquatic animals The Rapti River clean-up campaign has been launched in a bid to protect the aquatic animals. The Rapti River cleaning campaign picked up trashes from the river on Monday. The Rapti River clean-up campaign has been launched in a bid to protect the aquatic animals. The Rapti River cleaning campaign picked up trashes from the river on Monday. Environment 12 Nov, 2024
US top climate negotiator: 'We won't revert back' as Trump prepares to take over US top climate negotiator: 'We won't revert back' as Trump prepares to take over Podesta said the Biden administration is still negotiating even as it prepares to leave. Podesta said the Biden administration is still negotiating even as it prepares to leave. Environment 11 Nov, 2024
UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution A UN climate finance committee report looked at the need from 98 countries and estimated it as ranging from $455 billion to $584 billion per year. A UN climate finance committee report looked at the need from 98 countries and estimated it as ranging from $455 billion to $584 billion per year. Environment 11 Nov, 2024
European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record -- again European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record -- again “It's this relentless nature of the warming that I think is worrying,” said Carlo Buontempo, director of Copernicus. “It's this relentless nature of the warming that I think is worrying,” said Carlo Buontempo, director of Copernicus. Environment 07 Nov, 2024
Partly cloudy with light rain in hilly areas; Mercury gradually dipping nationwide Partly cloudy with light rain in hilly areas; Mercury gradually dipping nationwide The weather is likely to remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions today. The weather is likely to remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions today. Environment 07 Nov, 2024
Mostly fair weather across the country today Mostly fair weather across the country today Most areas across Nepal will enjoy fair weather today, though some hilly regions in Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces are expected to see partly cloudy skies under the influence of westerly and local winds. Most areas across Nepal will enjoy fair weather today, though some hilly regions in Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces are expected to see partly cloudy skies under the influence of westerly and local winds. Environment 06 Nov, 2024
Thai AirAsia to conduct flights in TIA, GIA Thai AirAsia to conduct flights in TIA, GIA The Thai AirAsia is set to conduct flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, and at Guatam Buddha International Airport (GIA), Bhairahawa from November 3. The Thai AirAsia is set to conduct flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, and at Guatam Buddha International Airport (GIA), Bhairahawa from November 3. Environment 01 Nov, 2024
Fair weather expected across the country today Fair weather expected across the country today The country is likely to experience fair weather today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The country is likely to experience fair weather today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 01 Nov, 2024
Weather likely to remain fair across the country Weather likely to remain fair across the country Presently there is a partial influence of the westerly wind as well as the local wind in the hilly regions across the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Presently there is a partial influence of the westerly wind as well as the local wind in the hilly regions across the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 31 Oct, 2024
'Nepal has suffered from climate change impacts' 'Nepal has suffered from climate change impacts' Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said that Nepal has expected support from the international community to mitigate the impacts of climate change adding that Nepal has suffered from the climate change impacts. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said that Nepal has expected support from the international community to mitigate the impacts of climate change adding that Nepal has suffered from the climate change impacts. Environment 25 Oct, 2024
Light rain likely in Lumbini Province, hilly regions of country Light rain likely in Lumbini Province, hilly regions of country The impact of westerly and local winds in the country remains active. The impact of westerly and local winds in the country remains active. Environment 21 Oct, 2024
Possibility of Light to moderate rain in hills Possibility of Light to moderate rain in hills There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at one or two places in the hilly areas of the country today. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at one or two places in the hilly areas of the country today. Environment 19 Oct, 2024
Post monsoon brings cold, request to maintain precaution Post monsoon brings cold, request to maintain precaution The country is now in post monsoon. The retreat of monsoon has brought cold. The country is now in post monsoon. The retreat of monsoon has brought cold. Environment 15 Oct, 2024
What's behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal What's behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal When the particles interact with the gases in our atmosphere, they can produce light — blue and purple from nitrogen, green and red from oxygen. When the particles interact with the gases in our atmosphere, they can produce light — blue and purple from nitrogen, green and red from oxygen. Environment 13 Oct, 2024
Climatologists report climate change altering monsoon patterns Climatologists report climate change altering monsoon patterns Climatologists have indicated that the monsoon system is showing variations, likely due to global warming. Climatologists have indicated that the monsoon system is showing variations, likely due to global warming. Environment 13 Oct, 2024
Environment SPCC, CBCF strengthen partnership under the "Everest 1° initiative" to advance sustainable waste management and climate action in the Everest region On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) and the Cimex BYD Charity Foundation (CBCF) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem through the "Everest 1° Initiative"—a long-term environmental program focused on sustainable waste management, climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental stewardship in the Everest region.
Nepal Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Nepal Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.”
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.
