EU needs legally binding targets to protect nature, lawmakers say EU needs legally binding targets to protect nature, lawmakers say The European Union needs legally binding measures to protect nature and biodiversity, the European Parliament said on Wednesday, warning that previous voluntary plans have failed to deliver. The European Union needs legally binding measures to protect nature and biodiversity, the European Parliament said on Wednesday, warning that previous voluntary plans have failed to deliver. Environment 09 Jun, 2021
Excavation in Churiya range protested in Birgunj Excavation in Churiya range protested in Birgunj A demonstration was staged in Birgunj on Tuesday protesting the central government’s budgetary provision allowing excavation in the Churiya belt. A demonstration was staged in Birgunj on Tuesday protesting the central government’s budgetary provision allowing excavation in the Churiya belt. Environment 09 Jun, 2021
Use social media with caution, say police Use social media with caution, say police With increasing use of social media, cases of cyber crime have also gone up posing a new challenge for Nepal Police and other law enforcing agencies. With increasing use of social media, cases of cyber crime have also gone up posing a new challenge for Nepal Police and other law enforcing agencies. Environment 08 Jun, 2021
Carbon dioxide levels hit 50% higher than preindustrial time Carbon dioxide levels hit 50% higher than preindustrial time The annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50% higher than when the industrial age began. The annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50% higher than when the industrial age began. Environment 08 Jun, 2021
Pharmacist shot at, four suspects arrested Pharmacist shot at, four suspects arrested A man was injured after an unidentified group shot at him at Mirchaiya Municipality, Siraha. A man was injured after an unidentified group shot at him at Mirchaiya Municipality, Siraha. Environment 07 Jun, 2021
Fishermen feeling the impact of Sri Lanka ship disaster Fishermen feeling the impact of Sri Lanka ship disaster Fishermen feeling the impact of Sri Lanka ship disaster Fishermen feeling the impact of Sri Lanka ship disaster Environment 04 Jun, 2021
Opposition parties warn govt about desertification of Tarai Opposition parties warn govt about desertification of Tarai Leaders of opposition parties have opposed the government’s move to allow export of natural resources, including stones, pebbles and sand. Leaders of opposition parties have opposed the government’s move to allow export of natural resources, including stones, pebbles and sand. Environment 03 Jun, 2021
'Withdraw aggregate mining programme from budget' 'Withdraw aggregate mining programme from budget' Nepal Forum of Environment Journalists has disapproved the government announcement that it would pursue the aggregate mining industry to reduce the trade deficit. Nepal Forum of Environment Journalists has disapproved the government announcement that it would pursue the aggregate mining industry to reduce the trade deficit. Environment 02 Jun, 2021
'Invest more in climate adaptation' 'Invest more in climate adaptation' President Bidhya Devi Bhandari addressed the Leaders Session of the 2021 P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030) Seoul Summit through a video message on Sunday. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari addressed the Leaders Session of the 2021 P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030) Seoul Summit through a video message on Sunday. Environment 31 May, 2021
Forecast: 40% chance Earth to be hotter than Paris goal soon Forecast: 40% chance Earth to be hotter than Paris goal soon There's a 40% chance that the world will get so hot in the next five years that it will temporarily push past the temperature limit the Paris climate agreement is trying to prevent, meteorologists said. There's a 40% chance that the world will get so hot in the next five years that it will temporarily push past the temperature limit the Paris climate agreement is trying to prevent, meteorologists said. Environment 27 May, 2021
Authorities told to regulate extraction of natural resources Authorities told to regulate extraction of natural resources The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority has forwarded a six-point suggestion to various agencies of the federal and provincial governments with regard to extraction, collection, processing, sale, and distribution of natural resources, including stones, pebbles, soil, and sand. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority has forwarded a six-point suggestion to various agencies of the federal and provincial governments with regard to extraction, collection, processing, sale, and distribution of natural resources, including stones, pebbles, soil, and sand. Environment 27 May, 2021
EDITORIAL: No time to delay EDITORIAL: No time to delay Even two weeks after the Cabinet decided to convert the new building of Bir Hospital into a unified central hospital for COVID-19 patients, it is still uncertain when it will come into operation. Even two weeks after the Cabinet decided to convert the new building of Bir Hospital into a unified central hospital for COVID-19 patients, it is still uncertain when it will come into operation. Environment 25 May, 2021
Govt hints at possibility of Health Emergency Govt hints at possibility of Health Emergency Minister for Health and Population (MoHP) Hridyesh Tripathi has hinted that a Health Emergency could be declared in the days to come. Minister for Health and Population (MoHP) Hridyesh Tripathi has hinted that a Health Emergency could be declared in the days to come. Environment 24 May, 2021
CPN-UML taskforce holds first meeting CPN-UML taskforce holds first meeting The CPN-UML taskforce formed to settle differences between the establishment faction and the Madhav Kumar Nepal faction held its first meeting and appealed to the party’s rank and file not to do anything that could create mistrust and contradictions in the party. The CPN-UML taskforce formed to settle differences between the establishment faction and the Madhav Kumar Nepal faction held its first meeting and appealed to the party’s rank and file not to do anything that could create mistrust and contradictions in the party. Environment 19 May, 2021
Nepal govt confirms detection of of B. 1. 617. 2 variant of coronavirus months after advent of second wave Nepal govt confirms detection of of B. 1. 617. 2 variant of coronavirus months after... Presence of third, new variant of coronavirus confirmed by Nepal government Presence of third, new variant of coronavirus confirmed by Nepal government Environment 19 May, 2021
Three consecutive tremors reported in western Nepal on Wednesday morning Three consecutive tremors reported in western Nepal on Wednesday morning Updated- Three consecutive tremors reported in western Nepal on Wednesday morning - Updated- Three consecutive tremors reported in western Nepal on Wednesday morning - Environment 19 May, 2021
Icelandic volcanic eruption a 'wonder of nature' Icelandic volcanic eruption a 'wonder of nature' Pandemic or no pandemic, the world will never stand still. That's perhaps no clearer than in Iceland, where a volcano has awoken from a slumber that has lasted 6,000 years, give or take a year or two. Pandemic or no pandemic, the world will never stand still. That's perhaps no clearer than in Iceland, where a volcano has awoken from a slumber that has lasted 6,000 years, give or take a year or two. Environment 16 May, 2021
Storm claims life in Kailali Storm claims life in Kailali One person died and a dozen houses were destroyed due to the strong wind that followed heavy rainfall in Kailali on Wednesday night One person died and a dozen houses were destroyed due to the strong wind that followed heavy rainfall in Kailali on Wednesday night Environment 14 May, 2021
NC declines to stake claim for PM's post NC declines to stake claim for PM's post The Nepali Congress, which had planned to stake claim to form a coalition government as per Article 76 (2) of the constitution, decided on Thursday not to do so after the faction of the Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal led by Mahantha Thakur and Rajendra Mahato refused to back the NC. The Nepali Congress, which had planned to stake claim to form a coalition government as per Article 76 (2) of the constitution, decided on Thursday not to do so after the faction of the Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal led by Mahantha Thakur and Rajendra Mahato refused to back the NC. Environment 14 May, 2021
EDITORIAL: Don't be distracted EDITORIAL: Don't be distracted The main opposition party in the Parliament, the Nepali Congress, is likely to lay claim to form the next government, although it faces an uphill task of cobbling together at least three political parties. The main opposition party in the Parliament, the Nepali Congress, is likely to lay claim to form the next government, although it faces an uphill task of cobbling together at least three political parties. Environment 13 May, 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.
