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
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
Business Commercial Banks say NRB's QR rules tilt market toward private operators Commercial banks have raised concerns over what they describe as an uneven regulatory environment in Nepal’s digital payment sector, alleging that Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has stopped issuing QR code licences to banks while favouring a handful of private operators.
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
