World Habitat Day observed World Habitat Day observed World Habitat Day was marked on Monday with various programmes highlighting the theme for this year’s World Habitat Day – accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world. World Habitat Day was marked on Monday with various programmes highlighting the theme for this year’s World Habitat Day – accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world. Environment 05 Oct, 2021
Dark future? Climate change fuels higher heat, flood threats for children Dark future? Climate change fuels higher heat, flood threats for children "I'm worried about climate change, about my future. It will almost be impossible for us to survive," she told journalists. "I'm worried about climate change, about my future. It will almost be impossible for us to survive," she told journalists. Environment 30 Sep, 2021
Thunberg and other youth activists meet Draghi to push on climate talks Thunberg and other youth activists meet Draghi to push on climate talks Youth climate activists including Greta Thunberg are meeting Italy's Prime Minister and current president of the G20 Mario Draghi on Thursday in a final push to get world leaders to match rhetoric with action before the U.N. COP26 climate summit. Youth climate activists including Greta Thunberg are meeting Italy's Prime Minister and current president of the G20 Mario Draghi on Thursday in a final push to get world leaders to match rhetoric with action before the U.N. COP26 climate summit. Environment 30 Sep, 2021
PM calls for renewed global partnership to build greener world PM calls for renewed global partnership to build greener world Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has highlighted the need to build robust and renewed global partnership in a bid to build a greener, safer and more sustainable world. He also called for ensuring easier and direct access to financing and modern technologies for countries in special situations. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has highlighted the need to build robust and renewed global partnership in a bid to build a greener, safer and more sustainable world. He also called for ensuring easier and direct access to financing and modern technologies for countries in special situations. Environment 26 Sep, 2021
83pc missing kids reunited with families 83pc missing kids reunited with families Of the 3,658 children gone missing during last fiscal year 2020-21, 3,009 were reunited with their families, according to the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens. Of the 3,658 children gone missing during last fiscal year 2020-21, 3,009 were reunited with their families, according to the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens. Environment 14 Sep, 2021
Flood victims staying on encroached forest land for years Flood victims staying on encroached forest land for years Flood victims in Banke have been living in temporary shelters encroaching forest land for many years after the authority concerned paid no attention to relocate them to a safer place. Flood victims in Banke have been living in temporary shelters encroaching forest land for many years after the authority concerned paid no attention to relocate them to a safer place. Environment 13 Sep, 2021
Pond construction drive in Tanahun community forests to mitigate human-wildlife conflict Pond construction drive in Tanahun community forests to mitigate human-wildlife... Ponds have been constructed in 17 community forests of Tanahun with grant assistance of Tanahun Division Forest Office. Ponds have been constructed in 17 community forests of Tanahun with grant assistance of Tanahun Division Forest Office. Environment 10 Sep, 2021
Note sent to India on Dhami's death Note sent to India on Dhami's death Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand on Tuesday briefed the Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party meeting that he would tell the meeting of the House of Representatives tomorrow about the diplomatic note the government had sent to the Government of India through Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the Darchula incident and the findings of the probe committee. Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand on Tuesday briefed the Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party meeting that he would tell the meeting of the House of Representatives tomorrow about the diplomatic note the government had sent to the Government of India through Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the Darchula incident and the findings of the probe committee. Environment 08 Sep, 2021
Monsoon activities to intensify throughout country Monsoon activities to intensify throughout country The monsoon will be further active for two more days, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said in a special bulletin today. The monsoon will be further active for two more days, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said in a special bulletin today. Environment 07 Sep, 2021
'Provide relief to disaster survivors' 'Provide relief to disaster survivors' Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has taken information from the chief district officers of seven districts about the damage caused by floods, landslides and inundation in the districts concerned. Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has taken information from the chief district officers of seven districts about the damage caused by floods, landslides and inundation in the districts concerned. Environment 07 Sep, 2021
Cadres break padlock at BPKIHS Cadres break padlock at BPKIHS Leaders and cadres of the CPN- UML, Limbuwan and Rastriya Prajatantra Party broke open the lock placed at the office of the vice-chancellor at BP Koirala Institute of Health and Sciences, Dharan, on Monday. Leaders and cadres of the CPN- UML, Limbuwan and Rastriya Prajatantra Party broke open the lock placed at the office of the vice-chancellor at BP Koirala Institute of Health and Sciences, Dharan, on Monday. Environment 07 Sep, 2021
Midnight flash flood wreak havoc in valley Midnight flash flood wreak havoc in valley Sudden heavy downpour that began from 2:00am and lasted approximately four hours Sunday night wreaked havoc in the low lying areas on the banks of major rivers such as Bagmati and Bishnumati inside Kathmandu valley. Sudden heavy downpour that began from 2:00am and lasted approximately four hours Sunday night wreaked havoc in the low lying areas on the banks of major rivers such as Bagmati and Bishnumati inside Kathmandu valley. Environment 07 Sep, 2021
Languages recommended for official use Languages recommended for official use Chairperson of the Language Commission Lava Deo Awasthi on Monday submitted the commission’s fifth annual report to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba recommending dominant languages of provinces for official communication, besides Nepali. Chairperson of the Language Commission Lava Deo Awasthi on Monday submitted the commission’s fifth annual report to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba recommending dominant languages of provinces for official communication, besides Nepali. Environment 07 Sep, 2021
Philippines to lift coronavirus travel ban on 10 countries including Nepal Philippines to lift coronavirus travel ban on 10 countries including Nepal Travelers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia will have to spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival, Roque said. Travelers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia will have to spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival, Roque said. Environment 05 Sep, 2021
'Investment in nutrition, immunisation yields over 16 times results' 'Investment in nutrition, immunisation yields over 16 times results' Research shows that 17 per cent of the population is pushed below the poverty line due to the expenses in medical treatment. Research shows that 17 per cent of the population is pushed below the poverty line due to the expenses in medical treatment. Environment 02 Sep, 2021
All public entities told to ensure transparency in procurement All public entities told to ensure transparency in procurement The National Information Commission has written to all the public entities and BK Koirala Institute of Health Sciences to ensure that all proceedings related to public procurement are transparent. The National Information Commission has written to all the public entities and BK Koirala Institute of Health Sciences to ensure that all proceedings related to public procurement are transparent. Environment 30 Aug, 2021
94 killed, 44 missing in monsoon disasters 94 killed, 44 missing in monsoon disasters Ninety-four people have lost their lives and 44 others are still missing after the monsoon started, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority confirmed. Ninety-four people have lost their lives and 44 others are still missing after the monsoon started, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority confirmed. Environment 30 Aug, 2021
Nearly 120 people feared dead this monsoon Nearly 120 people feared dead this monsoon Various natural calamities caused by incessant rainfall across the country in the last three months have claimed the lives of at least 119 people. Various natural calamities caused by incessant rainfall across the country in the last three months have claimed the lives of at least 119 people. Environment 29 Aug, 2021
Brazil water survey heightens alarm over extreme drought Brazil water survey heightens alarm over extreme drought The country with the most freshwater resources on the planet steadily lost 15% of its surface water since 1991. Gradual retreat in the Brazilian share of the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, left water covering just one-quarter the area it did 30 years ago. The country with the most freshwater resources on the planet steadily lost 15% of its surface water since 1991. Gradual retreat in the Brazilian share of the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, left water covering just one-quarter the area it did 30 years ago. Environment 28 Aug, 2021
'Utilise amount collected as pollution control fee' 'Utilise amount collected as pollution control fee' The Office of the Auditor General has revealed that the Government of Nepal is apathetic to the idea of spending the pollution control fee collected from consumers. The Office of the Auditor General has revealed that the Government of Nepal is apathetic to the idea of spending the pollution control fee collected from consumers. Environment 25 Aug, 2021
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.
