UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot Environment 21 Apr, 2023
Air pollution to remain for some more days: MFD Air pollution to remain for some more days: MFD Air pollution across the country including the Kathmandu Valley has gone rampant in the past few days, and the condition is expected to remain for three more days. Air pollution across the country including the Kathmandu Valley has gone rampant in the past few days, and the condition is expected to remain for three more days. Environment 17 Apr, 2023
Kathmandu one of world's most polluted city Kathmandu one of world's most polluted city Kathmandu valley, the country’s capital and the largest city, has once again been ranked one of the world’s most polluted city. Kathmandu valley, the country’s capital and the largest city, has once again been ranked one of the world’s most polluted city. Environment 17 Mar, 2023
Rainfall with thunders likely to occur Rainfall with thunders likely to occur The influence of westerly wind is still prevailing in Nepal. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, light rain with thunders and lightening is predicted in some places of the Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces this afternoon. The influence of westerly wind is still prevailing in Nepal. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, light rain with thunders and lightening is predicted in some places of the Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces this afternoon. Environment 15 Mar, 2023
Study: 15 million people live under threat of glacial floods Study: 15 million people live under threat of glacial floods India ranks high in the threat list not so much because of the physical setup but because of “a huge number of people downstream.” India ranks high in the threat list not so much because of the physical setup but because of “a huge number of people downstream.” Environment 08 Feb, 2023
World Wetlands Day 2023 observed across country World Wetlands Day 2023 observed across country The World Wetlands Day 2023 was observed across the globe, including in Nepal, on Thursday with various programmes. The World Wetlands Day 2023 was observed across the globe, including in Nepal, on Thursday with various programmes. Environment 03 Feb, 2023
Foggy weather to continue for a few more days in Tarai Foggy weather to continue for a few more days in Tarai Authorities have asked people to stay alert and take precautions amid the foggy weather condition, especially in the Tarai, that is l likely to continue in the country for the next few days. Authorities have asked people to stay alert and take precautions amid the foggy weather condition, especially in the Tarai, that is l likely to continue in the country for the next few days. Environment 27 Jan, 2023
'Snow-capped mountains turning black' 'Snow-capped mountains turning black' Until some years back, the mountainous ridges were seen with snow-capped during the winter season. Until some years back, the mountainous ridges were seen with snow-capped during the winter season. Environment 23 Jan, 2023
'Local levels have failed to protect arable land' 'Local levels have failed to protect arable land' National Assembly Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina has accused local levels of failing to protect arable land. National Assembly Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina has accused local levels of failing to protect arable land. Environment 06 Jan, 2023
Air quality degrades throughout country Air quality degrades throughout country The air quality has degraded across the country including the Kathmandu Valley lately. The air quality has degraded across the country including the Kathmandu Valley lately. Environment 05 Jan, 2023
Kathmandu Valley records coldest day today Kathmandu Valley records coldest day today The Kathmandu Valley has recorded the coldest day today. The Kathmandu Valley has recorded the coldest day today. Environment 25 Dec, 2022
18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US 18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts. A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts. Environment 25 Dec, 2022
UNESCO hosts workshop on climate crisis response UNESCO hosts workshop on climate crisis response The UNESCO, in collaboration with the Nepal Forum of Science Journalists, organised a workshop for newly-elected members of Parliament, authorities from different municipalities in Kathmandu valley, and the media on Wednesday. The UNESCO, in collaboration with the Nepal Forum of Science Journalists, organised a workshop for newly-elected members of Parliament, authorities from different municipalities in Kathmandu valley, and the media on Wednesday. Environment 23 Dec, 2022
Chance of rain, snow with impact of low-pressure system Chance of rain, snow with impact of low-pressure system Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today. Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today. Environment 18 Dec, 2022
Cold affects normal life in Tarai Cold affects normal life in Tarai Excessively cold weather in the past few days has affected daily life in Tarai belt including Sarlahi district. Excessively cold weather in the past few days has affected daily life in Tarai belt including Sarlahi district. Environment 16 Dec, 2022
Cold waves begin in west Tarai Cold waves begin in west Tarai Cold waves have started in west Tarai including Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. Cold waves have started in west Tarai including Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. Environment 14 Dec, 2022
Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check. The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check. Environment 09 Dec, 2022
Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption Thousands of residents in Indonesia's East Java were on high alert on Monday after a violent eruption at the island's tallest volcano prompted authorities to impose an 8-kilometer no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages. Thousands of residents in Indonesia's East Java were on high alert on Monday after a violent eruption at the island's tallest volcano prompted authorities to impose an 8-kilometer no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages. Environment 05 Dec, 2022
Historic compensation fund approved at UN climate talks Historic compensation fund approved at UN climate talks For the first time, the nations of the world decided to help pay for the damage that climate change has done to poor countries, but they finished marathon climate talks on Sunday with a deal does not further address the root cause of global warming — the burning of fossil fuels. For the first time, the nations of the world decided to help pay for the damage that climate change has done to poor countries, but they finished marathon climate talks on Sunday with a deal does not further address the root cause of global warming — the burning of fossil fuels. Environment 20 Nov, 2022
New policy to promote proper waste management New policy to promote proper waste management The federal government has issued the Solid Waste Management National Policy, 2022 to promote inter-agency co-financing, citizen participation, public-private partnership, mobilisation of development aid, technology development and transfer, and experience sharing in the waste management sector. The federal government has issued the Solid Waste Management National Policy, 2022 to promote inter-agency co-financing, citizen participation, public-private partnership, mobilisation of development aid, technology development and transfer, and experience sharing in the waste management sector. Environment 21 Oct, 2022
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.
