Monsoon entirely retreats from Nepal Monsoon entirely retreats from Nepal This year's monsoon made its complete exit from the country on Saturday. This year's monsoon made its complete exit from the country on Saturday. Environment 12 Oct, 2024
Monsoon gradually weakening Monsoon gradually weakening The monsoon winds are affecting the eastern parts of Madhes and Bagmati provinces including Koshi province, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. The monsoon winds are affecting the eastern parts of Madhes and Bagmati provinces including Koshi province, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 09 Oct, 2024
World Habitat Day being marked today World Habitat Day being marked today The World Habitat Day is being celebrated today by organizing various programmes. The World Habitat Day is being celebrated today by organizing various programmes. Environment 07 Oct, 2024
Environmental conservation: Intention to protect and act is key to safeguarding natural assets Environmental conservation: Intention to protect and act is key to safeguarding... "In any feudal family, it was fashionable to hunt animals and decorate homes with their skins and horns. But my daughter burned everything and has barred us from doing so," said Sharat Singh Bhanadari, Minister for Labour, Employment, and Security, at the Jyanu-Basant Raj Mishra Foundation Award 2024 ceremony. "In any feudal family, it was fashionable to hunt animals and decorate homes with their skins and horns. But my daughter burned everything and has barred us from doing so," said Sharat Singh Bhanadari, Minister for Labour, Employment, and Security, at the Jyanu-Basant Raj Mishra Foundation Award 2024 ceremony. Environment 06 Oct, 2024
VFC Youth Cohorts Unite for Environmental Action in Nationwide River Cleanup Campaign VFC Youth Cohorts Unite for Environmental Action in Nationwide River Cleanup Campaign In recognition of World Cleanup Day on September 20 and World River Day on September 21, communities across Nepal participated in a week-long River Cleanup Campaign. In recognition of World Cleanup Day on September 20 and World River Day on September 21, communities across Nepal participated in a week-long River Cleanup Campaign. Environment 06 Oct, 2024
Heavy rainfall likely at some places of Koshi, Bagmati provinces Heavy rainfall likely at some places of Koshi, Bagmati provinces The country has witnessed influence of monsoon winds and partial effects of the low pressure system formed in northeast Assam and adjoining areas of India, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The country has witnessed influence of monsoon winds and partial effects of the low pressure system formed in northeast Assam and adjoining areas of India, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 03 Oct, 2024
Excessive downpour wreaks havoc across country Excessive downpour wreaks havoc across country As monsoon clouds continue to affect the country, at least 87 people have died, over 60 injured and 72 have gone missing as a result of excessive rain, according to Nepal Police. As monsoon clouds continue to affect the country, at least 87 people have died, over 60 injured and 72 have gone missing as a result of excessive rain, according to Nepal Police. Environment 29 Sep, 2024
Relentless rain disrupts lives across the country Relentless rain disrupts lives across the country Relentless rain has disrupted daily life across the country, halting flights and highways. Relentless rain has disrupted daily life across the country, halting flights and highways. Environment 28 Sep, 2024
Low visibility affects TIA flights schedule for Friday Low visibility affects TIA flights schedule for Friday Flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) remained disrupted today owing to adverse weather. According to TIA office, flights towards both domestic and international services were affected. Flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) remained disrupted today owing to adverse weather. According to TIA office, flights towards both domestic and international services were affected. Environment 27 Sep, 2024
Heavy rainfall expected in multiple provinces as monsoon continues across country Heavy rainfall expected in multiple provinces as monsoon continues across country The weather across Nepal is expected to remain generally cloudy, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in various regions of all provinces, today, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division. The weather across Nepal is expected to remain generally cloudy, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in various regions of all provinces, today, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division. Environment 26 Sep, 2024
One killed, two hurt due to lightning strike in Dang One killed, two hurt due to lightning strike in Dang A person was killed and two others were injured when lightning struck them at the mud-and-stone house of Nimkali Sahu at Khungkot, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-11 in Dang district on Tuesday. A person was killed and two others were injured when lightning struck them at the mud-and-stone house of Nimkali Sahu at Khungkot, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-11 in Dang district on Tuesday. Environment 25 Sep, 2024
At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep... Wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) of cultivated land and natural areas scorched, authorities said Monday. Wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) of cultivated land and natural areas scorched, authorities said Monday. Environment 17 Sep, 2024
Weather Today: Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Weather Today: Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country. The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country. Environment 15 Sep, 2024
Pollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame Pollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame In 2000, 60% of the methane spewed into the air came from direct human activity. Now it's 65%, the study found. In 2000, 60% of the methane spewed into the air came from direct human activity. Now it's 65%, the study found. Environment 12 Sep, 2024
Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces Presently the monsoon winds have influence across the country and the low pressure line of the monsoon is located towards south of the average place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Presently the monsoon winds have influence across the country and the low pressure line of the monsoon is located towards south of the average place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 11 Sep, 2024
Number of vultures up by 22 per cent in Pokhara and surrounding areas Number of vultures up by 22 per cent in Pokhara and surrounding areas The number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas has surged by 22 per cent, according to the latest vulture census. The number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas has surged by 22 per cent, according to the latest vulture census. Environment 08 Sep, 2024
The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year In 2022, most of the world’s nations agreed to make the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans. In 2022, most of the world’s nations agreed to make the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans. Environment 05 Sep, 2024
Flooding obstructs Madi-Thori roadway Flooding obstructs Madi-Thori roadway The Madi-Thori road in Chitwan has been obstructed due to the flooding caused by the swollen Ghangharkhola rivulet following incessant rain since last night. The Madi-Thori road in Chitwan has been obstructed due to the flooding caused by the swollen Ghangharkhola rivulet following incessant rain since last night. Environment 01 Sep, 2024
Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country. The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country. Environment 30 Aug, 2024
Rainfall likely across the country Rainfall likely across the country The impacts of monsoon winds are prevailing across the country now. Likewise, the low pressure line of the monsoon is in average location in the west and around the average location in the south and east, it is said. The impacts of monsoon winds are prevailing across the country now. Likewise, the low pressure line of the monsoon is in average location in the west and around the average location in the south and east, it is said. Environment 26 Aug, 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.
