Clear sky with retreat of monsoon, temperature to decline Clear sky with retreat of monsoon, temperature to decline Change in weather with light rainfall is likely with the impact of westerly wind. Change in weather with light rainfall is likely with the impact of westerly wind. Environment 18 Oct, 2022
Clear skies forecast for next few days as monsoon withdraws Clear skies forecast for next few days as monsoon withdraws After staying for over four months, this year’s monsoon finally started to withdraw from the country from Saturday onwards from the eastern part of the country. After staying for over four months, this year’s monsoon finally started to withdraw from the country from Saturday onwards from the eastern part of the country. Environment 16 Oct, 2022
Nepal sets priority for climate adaptation Nepal sets priority for climate adaptation Nepal is preparing to attend the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from November 7 to 18. Nepal is preparing to attend the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from November 7 to 18. Environment 14 Oct, 2022
Kailali, Kanchanpur inundated Kailali, Kanchanpur inundated Many places in Kailali and Kanchanpur have been inundated due to incessant rainfall for the last few days. Many places in Kailali and Kanchanpur have been inundated due to incessant rainfall for the last few days. Environment 10 Oct, 2022
Rain likely in three provinces Rain likely in three provinces Light rainfall is taking place in few places of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Province. In the afternoon, there is a possibility of heavy rain at a couple of places in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division. Light rainfall is taking place in few places of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Province. In the afternoon, there is a possibility of heavy rain at a couple of places in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division. Environment 09 Oct, 2022
Rainfall to continue for three more days Rainfall to continue for three more days Rainfall has been taking place in most parts of the country for the past five days. And it is likely to continue for three more days due to the impact of monsoon low pressure area. Rainfall has been taking place in most parts of the country for the past five days. And it is likely to continue for three more days due to the impact of monsoon low pressure area. Environment 08 Oct, 2022
Unseasonal rains cause widespread damage Unseasonal rains cause widespread damage Unprecedented rainfall has caused significant damage to a hydropower project, roads and agriculture in Myagdi district. Unprecedented rainfall has caused significant damage to a hydropower project, roads and agriculture in Myagdi district. Environment 08 Oct, 2022
Water level in Narayani river crosses danger level, warning issued Water level in Narayani river crosses danger level, warning issued The water level in the Narayani river has recorded highest 12 meters so far signifying danger. The water level in the Narayani river has recorded highest 12 meters so far signifying danger. Environment 07 Oct, 2022
Manushi in Siwangi design making Nepal proud in India Manushi in Siwangi design making Nepal proud in India One of the most beautiful designs displayed at the three-day The Himalayan Times TGIF Nepal Fashion Week was the chaubandi cholo-lehenga set designed by Siwangi Pradhan. One of the most beautiful designs displayed at the three-day The Himalayan Times TGIF Nepal Fashion Week was the chaubandi cholo-lehenga set designed by Siwangi Pradhan. Environment 28 Sep, 2022
Climate change likely made Pakistan's extreme rainfall more intense: study Climate change likely made Pakistan's extreme rainfall more intense: study The torrential monsoon that has submerged more than a third of Pakistan was a one in a hundred-year event likely made more intense by climate change, scientists said on Thursday. The torrential monsoon that has submerged more than a third of Pakistan was a one in a hundred-year event likely made more intense by climate change, scientists said on Thursday. Environment 16 Sep, 2022
Poorest nations to push for compensation at climate talks Poorest nations to push for compensation at climate talks The world’s poorest countries say they will insist that the UN’s upcoming climate talks push ahead with proposals for a fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate-inflicted damage. The world’s poorest countries say they will insist that the UN’s upcoming climate talks push ahead with proposals for a fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate-inflicted damage. Environment 16 Sep, 2022
Environment-related programmes to be held Environment-related programmes to be held The government has decided to conduct environment protection programme in 35 schools for the running fiscal 2022-23, covering all seven provinces. The government has decided to conduct environment protection programme in 35 schools for the running fiscal 2022-23, covering all seven provinces. Environment 12 Sep, 2022
Ten still missing in Darchula floods Ten still missing in Darchula floods Ten people are still missing in the rain-induced floods and landslides in Mahakali Municipality in Darchula. Ten people are still missing in the rain-induced floods and landslides in Mahakali Municipality in Darchula. Environment 11 Sep, 2022
Sanima mobile banking campaign Sanima mobile banking campaign Sanima Bank has announced mobile banking campaign with special offers to encourage the customers to use mobile banking application. Sanima Bank has announced mobile banking campaign with special offers to encourage the customers to use mobile banking application. Environment 01 Sep, 2022
As harvest time looms, China tells farmers to replant or switch crops As harvest time looms, China tells farmers to replant or switch crops ​​​​​​​As China's record heatwave starts to subside, farmers are assessing the damage caused by a prolonged drought and the government is urging them to replant or switch crops where they can. ​​​​​​​As China's record heatwave starts to subside, farmers are assessing the damage caused by a prolonged drought and the government is urging them to replant or switch crops where they can. Environment 26 Aug, 2022
Dangerous heat predicted to hit 3 times more often in future Dangerous heat predicted to hit 3 times more often in future What's considered officially "dangerous heat" in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens, according to a new study. What's considered officially "dangerous heat" in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens, according to a new study. Environment 26 Aug, 2022
Europe facing its worst drought for 500 years: study Europe facing its worst drought for 500 years: study Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent in a state of alert or warning, reducing inland shipping, electricity production and the yields of certain crops, a European Union agency said on Tuesday. Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent in a state of alert or warning, reducing inland shipping, electricity production and the yields of certain crops, a European Union agency said on Tuesday. Environment 24 Aug, 2022
Receding water levels of China's Yangtze reveal ancient Buddhist statues Receding water levels of China's Yangtze reveal ancient Buddhist statues Plunging water levels of the Yangtze River have revealed a submerged island in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing and a trio of Buddhist statues on it that are believed to be 600 years old, state media Xinhua has reported. Plunging water levels of the Yangtze River have revealed a submerged island in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing and a trio of Buddhist statues on it that are believed to be 600 years old, state media Xinhua has reported. Environment 21 Aug, 2022
European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover the wide trench that winds amid rows of trees in France's Burgundy region in what was the Tille River in the village of Lux. Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover the wide trench that winds amid rows of trees in France's Burgundy region in what was the Tille River in the village of Lux. Environment 12 Aug, 2022
California unveils water strategy, planning for greater scarcity California unveils water strategy, planning for greater scarcity California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy on Thursday that plans for a future with 10% less water and shifts the emphasis from conservation to capturing more water that otherwise flows out to sea. California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy on Thursday that plans for a future with 10% less water and shifts the emphasis from conservation to capturing more water that otherwise flows out to sea. Environment 12 Aug, 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.
