Winter tightens grip: Kathmandu chills at 3.5°C, fog blankets Tarai Winter tightens grip: Kathmandu chills at 3.5°C, fog blankets Tarai The winter's grip tightens on the Kathmandu Valley, with temperatures dropping to 3.5°C at 8:45 am this morning. The winter's grip tightens on the Kathmandu Valley, with temperatures dropping to 3.5°C at 8:45 am this morning. Environment 05 Jan, 2024
The largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider has been found in Australia The largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider has been found in... Spider experts from the nearby park retrieved it and soon realized it was the largest male specimen ever received from the public in Australia. Spider experts from the nearby park retrieved it and soon realized it was the largest male specimen ever received from the public in Australia. Environment 04 Jan, 2024
Weather forecast: Partly cloudy hills, foggy Terai to clear by afternoon Weather forecast: Partly cloudy hills, foggy Terai to clear by afternoon The weather is anticipated partly cloudy skies in the hilly terrains of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces for Thursday, according to the Meteorogical Forecast Division (MFD). The weather is anticipated partly cloudy skies in the hilly terrains of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces for Thursday, according to the Meteorogical Forecast Division (MFD). Environment 04 Jan, 2024
People urged to take precaution against cold People urged to take precaution against cold The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division has urged people to take necessary precaution against cold as the temperature is on a decreasing trend across the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division has urged people to take necessary precaution against cold as the temperature is on a decreasing trend across the country. Environment 22 Dec, 2023
Transformative Disaster Risk Reduction Communication unveiled in Tikapur Municipality through Scientific Flood Hazard Mural Art Transformative Disaster Risk Reduction Communication unveiled in Tikapur Municipality... Tikapur Municipality in Nepal's Kailali District, a region vulnerable to severe floods, is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to disaster risk reduction through the integration of scientific information into public art. Tikapur Municipality in Nepal's Kailali District, a region vulnerable to severe floods, is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to disaster risk reduction through the integration of scientific information into public art. Environment 20 Dec, 2023
Weather to get colder, with no immediate rain Weather to get colder, with no immediate rain The weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas, with generally clear in the rest of the country today. This is due to the effect of the westerly winds, according to the Weather Forecasting Division. The weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas, with generally clear in the rest of the country today. This is due to the effect of the westerly winds, according to the Weather Forecasting Division. Environment 14 Dec, 2023
At COP28, sticking points remain on fossil fuels and adapting to climate as talks near crunch time At COP28, sticking points remain on fossil fuels and adapting to climate as talks... Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s special envoy for climate change, expressed doubt that the pledges made would be met. Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s special envoy for climate change, expressed doubt that the pledges made would be met. Environment 10 Dec, 2023
Kathmandu Valley cooling down, Temperature dips to 6.0°C on Sunday Kathmandu Valley cooling down, Temperature dips to 6.0°C on Sunday The weather in the Kathmandu Valley is gradually becoming colder with the mercury dipping to a minimum of 6.0 °C on Sunday morning. The weather in the Kathmandu Valley is gradually becoming colder with the mercury dipping to a minimum of 6.0 °C on Sunday morning. Environment 10 Dec, 2023
Building Climate Ambition: Nepal's Commitment and Global Collaboration Highlighted at Dubai COP28 Building Climate Ambition: Nepal's Commitment and Global Collaboration Highlighted at... In a session at Dubai COP28, a panel discussion titled "Building Blocks of Climate Ambition: People, Nature, and Action" convened representatives from diverse sectors, government and non-government entities, development partners, private sectors, community-based organizations, indigenous communities, and women's groups. In a session at Dubai COP28, a panel discussion titled "Building Blocks of Climate Ambition: People, Nature, and Action" convened representatives from diverse sectors, government and non-government entities, development partners, private sectors, community-based organizations, indigenous communities, and women's groups. Environment 07 Dec, 2023
World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation The increase was reported early Tuesday at international climate talks, where global officials are trying to cut emissions by 43% by 2030. The increase was reported early Tuesday at international climate talks, where global officials are trying to cut emissions by 43% by 2030. Environment 05 Dec, 2023
Possibility of light snowfall today Possibility of light snowfall today The weather today is generally clear in the hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces, with partial effect of westerly winds in the country. The weather today is generally clear in the hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces, with partial effect of westerly winds in the country. Environment 03 Dec, 2023
Light rain and snowfall forecast at few places today Light rain and snowfall forecast at few places today The Westerly wind along with the low-pressure area that has developed around Rajsthan of India have their general influence in Nepal at present. The Westerly wind along with the low-pressure area that has developed around Rajsthan of India have their general influence in Nepal at present. Environment 30 Nov, 2023
Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali Environment 26 Nov, 2023
On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen-but-rapidly melting Antarctica on Thursday and said intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address their commitments to lowering emissions of planet-warming gases. On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen-but-rapidly melting Antarctica on Thursday and said intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address their commitments to lowering emissions of planet-warming gases. Environment 24 Nov, 2023
UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise instead of plunge UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise... United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said “the emissions gap is more like an emissions canyon — a canyon littered with broken promises, broken lives and broken records.” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said “the emissions gap is more like an emissions canyon — a canyon littered with broken promises, broken lives and broken records.” Environment 20 Nov, 2023
Light snowfall likely in high hilly, mountainous regions Light snowfall likely in high hilly, mountainous regions The Westerly wind has its partial impact in the country at present. The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly region of the country and generally fair in the rest of the regions, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. The Westerly wind has its partial impact in the country at present. The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly region of the country and generally fair in the rest of the regions, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. Environment 20 Nov, 2023
Partly cloudy condition in hilly region today Partly cloudy condition in hilly region today The sky will be partly cloudy in the hilly region and it will be generally fair in the rest of the country due to the partial influence of the Westerly wind, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The sky will be partly cloudy in the hilly region and it will be generally fair in the rest of the country due to the partial influence of the Westerly wind, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 12 Nov, 2023
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks. A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks. Environment 07 Nov, 2023
Brief rainfall, snowfall predicted in high hills Brief rainfall, snowfall predicted in high hills The partial impact of westerly wind will cause brief rainfall and snowfall in some areas of high hills and mountains for three days. The partial impact of westerly wind will cause brief rainfall and snowfall in some areas of high hills and mountains for three days. Environment 07 Nov, 2023
Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Environment 07 Oct, 2023
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
