Rain to continue for some more days Rain to continue for some more days The weather is expected to take few more days to improve due to the monsoon wind, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The weather is expected to take few more days to improve due to the monsoon wind, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 24 Aug, 2021
Flood sweeps away one house, leaves 45 more at risk Flood sweeps away one house, leaves 45 more at risk A house at Bhakimli of Beni Municipality-3 in Myagdi district was swept away by the swollen Dhudhe Khola today morning. A house at Bhakimli of Beni Municipality-3 in Myagdi district was swept away by the swollen Dhudhe Khola today morning. Environment 23 Aug, 2021
Oli calls for feasibility study for petroleum Oli calls for feasibility study for petroleum CPN-UML Chairperson and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the civil society and journalists of Karnali Province to focus on carrying out a feasibility study on the availability of petroleum in Dailekh district. CPN-UML Chairperson and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the civil society and journalists of Karnali Province to focus on carrying out a feasibility study on the availability of petroleum in Dailekh district. Environment 23 Aug, 2021
NEA launching 'Bright and Clean City Campaign' NEA launching 'Bright and Clean City Campaign' Nepal Electricity Authority has launched the ‘Bright and Clean City Campaign’. Nepal Electricity Authority has launched the ‘Bright and Clean City Campaign’. Environment 23 Aug, 2021
Deforestation intensified in Rautahat Deforestation intensified in Rautahat ​​​​​​​Encroachment of national forest has intensified in different parts of Rautahat of late. ​​​​​​​Encroachment of national forest has intensified in different parts of Rautahat of late. Environment 20 Aug, 2021
'Multiple natural calamities caused Melamchi havoc' 'Multiple natural calamities caused Melamchi havoc' Geologists and experts have said that multiple natural calamities backed by global warming caused the recent Melamchi River catastrophe in Sindhupalchowk. Geologists and experts have said that multiple natural calamities backed by global warming caused the recent Melamchi River catastrophe in Sindhupalchowk. Environment 16 Aug, 2021
Country to see rainfall through most of coming week Country to see rainfall through most of coming week Most parts of the country will witness rainfall for a week as the monsoon will become more active with the monsoon low-pressure trough reaches near Tarai region, said the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Most parts of the country will witness rainfall for a week as the monsoon will become more active with the monsoon low-pressure trough reaches near Tarai region, said the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 12 Aug, 2021
UN sounds clarion call over humans 'irreversible' impact on climate UN sounds clarion call over humans 'irreversible' impact on climate The UN panel on climate change sounded a dire warning on Monday, saying the world is dangerously close to runaway warming – and that humans are "unequivocally" to blame. The UN panel on climate change sounded a dire warning on Monday, saying the world is dangerously close to runaway warming – and that humans are "unequivocally" to blame. Environment 09 Aug, 2021
COVID worsens malnutrition in Bajura village COVID worsens malnutrition in Bajura village Acute shortage of food triggered by COVID-19 has left most of the children malnourished at Muktikot village of Bajura’s Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality. Acute shortage of food triggered by COVID-19 has left most of the children malnourished at Muktikot village of Bajura’s Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality. Environment 09 Aug, 2021
Agenda to ensure smooth functioning of govt unveiled Agenda to ensure smooth functioning of govt unveiled The ruling coalition on Sunday unveiled the common minimum programme listing its policies, priorities, and programmes. The ruling coalition on Sunday unveiled the common minimum programme listing its policies, priorities, and programmes. Environment 09 Aug, 2021
UN condemns Zimbabwe child marriages as girl dies after giving birth UN condemns Zimbabwe child marriages as girl dies after giving birth The United Nations has condemned the practise of child marriage in Zimbabwe following the death of a 14-year-old girl after she gave birth at a church shrine, an incident that caused outrage among citizens and rights activists. The United Nations has condemned the practise of child marriage in Zimbabwe following the death of a 14-year-old girl after she gave birth at a church shrine, an incident that caused outrage among citizens and rights activists. Environment 08 Aug, 2021
Melting ice imperils 98% of Emperor penguin colonies by 2100 Melting ice imperils 98% of Emperor penguin colonies by 2100 With climate change threatening the sea ice habitat of Emperor penguins, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday announced a proposal to list the species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. With climate change threatening the sea ice habitat of Emperor penguins, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday announced a proposal to list the species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Environment 04 Aug, 2021
Twenty-six lives lost in risky river crossings in Darchula in last 27 years Twenty-six lives lost in risky river crossings in Darchula in last 27 years Over two dozen people have lost their lives in two wards of Byas Rural Municipality in Darchula while crossing rivers in the past 27 years. Over two dozen people have lost their lives in two wards of Byas Rural Municipality in Darchula while crossing rivers in the past 27 years. Environment 04 Aug, 2021
Extreme weather renews focus on climate change as scientists update forecasts Extreme weather renews focus on climate change as scientists update forecasts As scientists gather online to finalize a long-awaited update on global climate research, recent extreme weather events across the globe highlight the need for more research on how it will play out, especially locally. As scientists gather online to finalize a long-awaited update on global climate research, recent extreme weather events across the globe highlight the need for more research on how it will play out, especially locally. Environment 26 Jul, 2021
Locals spending sleepless nights in fear of flood in Kailali Locals spending sleepless nights in fear of flood in Kailali ​​​​​​​As many as 1,671 families were displaced and five people lost their lives due to floods in Bhajani Municipality of Kailali last year. ​​​​​​​As many as 1,671 families were displaced and five people lost their lives due to floods in Bhajani Municipality of Kailali last year. Environment 21 Jul, 2021
As temperatures rise, 'aliens' threaten CNP As temperatures rise, 'aliens' threaten CNP When botany professor Bharat Babu Shrestha visited Nepal’s Chitwan National Park in 2013, feverfew - a flowering plant in the daisy family - was rare. When botany professor Bharat Babu Shrestha visited Nepal’s Chitwan National Park in 2013, feverfew - a flowering plant in the daisy family - was rare. Environment 20 Jul, 2021
Erosion puts human settlement at risk in Bajura Erosion puts human settlement at risk in Bajura Gadkhet Tole is at high risk of being swept away by the swollen rivers in Badimalika Municipality, Bajura. Gadkhet Tole is at high risk of being swept away by the swollen rivers in Badimalika Municipality, Bajura. Environment 19 Jul, 2021
Municipal areas in Kailali district inundated with monsoon-fed river entering human settlement Municipal areas in Kailali district inundated with monsoon-fed river entering human... Incessant rainfall has inundated many places of Godawari Municipality in Kailali. Incessant rainfall has inundated many places of Godawari Municipality in Kailali. Environment 16 Jul, 2021
Fall armyworm infests maize crops Fall armyworm infests maize crops Fall armyworm has infested maize crops in Badhaiyatal Rural Municipality, Bardiya. The outbreak was seen in wards 3, 4, and 5 of Badhaiyatal Rural Municipality. Fall armyworm has infested maize crops in Badhaiyatal Rural Municipality, Bardiya. The outbreak was seen in wards 3, 4, and 5 of Badhaiyatal Rural Municipality. Environment 15 Jul, 2021
15-year-old Bajura child struggling for life 15-year-old Bajura child struggling for life A 15-year-old girl has been struggling for life for want of treatment in Gaumul Rural Municipality, Bajura. Kranti Rokaya of Manakot has been deprived of treatment due to her poor financial condition. A 15-year-old girl has been struggling for life for want of treatment in Gaumul Rural Municipality, Bajura. Kranti Rokaya of Manakot has been deprived of treatment due to her poor financial condition. Environment 15 Jul, 2021
Kathmandu Bagmati Action Plan to be implemented in nature-friendly manner: DPM Singh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has said the Bagmati Action Plan would be implemented in a nature-friendly manner.
Kathmandu Israeli Embassy returns belongings of Hamas attack victims The Embassy of Israel facilitated the return of personal belongings of Nepali victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack and other students who participated in the 2023 ‘Learn and Earn Program’ in Israel.
World North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further expand his collection of nuclear-capable weapons to counter rival nations.
Nepal Sahid Dasrath Health Science Academy to be upgraded as university: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the government has a plan of upgrading the Sahid Dashrath Health Science Academy as the centre of medical education.
Nepal PM Oli hands prize to medal winning players of int'l sports championship Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has presented prizes to medal winning players, coaches and managers of the SAFF Women Football Championship, Asian Karate Championship and CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship.
Kathmandu CIB raids call centre in Lalitpur, nabs 53 people The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has raided a call centre at Satdobato in Lalitpur and arrested 53 persons including two Indian nationals on the charge of operating online gambling.
World Update: Death toll reaches at least 53 in western China earthquake A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
Photo Gallery In Picture: Weaving fabric on a loom A senior citizen from Shuklaphanta Municipality-8, Juda, weaves fabric using traditional skills on a loom.
World Strong earthquake kills at least 32 people in western China A strong earthquake killed at least 32 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
