Forest fires fuel air pollution crisis in Nepal, Kathmandu among World's most polluted cities Forest fires fuel air pollution crisis in Nepal, Kathmandu among World's most... Incidences of forest fires reported across Nepal have led to a surge in air pollution in major cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara. Incidences of forest fires reported across Nepal have led to a surge in air pollution in major cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara. Environment 08 Apr, 2024
Weather to remain partly cloudy this afternoon Weather to remain partly cloudy this afternoon The weather across the country is likely to remain partly cloudy due to the influence of westerly wind and local wind. The weather across the country is likely to remain partly cloudy due to the influence of westerly wind and local wind. Environment 05 Apr, 2024
Nepal's air quality improving Nepal's air quality improving Until a few years ago, winter days in major cities across Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, were characterized by hazardous air quality, posing significant health risks to the public. Until a few years ago, winter days in major cities across Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, were characterized by hazardous air quality, posing significant health risks to the public. Environment 04 Apr, 2024
Extreme drought in southern Africa leaves millions hungry Extreme drought in southern Africa leaves millions hungry Delicately and with intense concentration, Zanyiwe Ncube poured her small share of precious golden cooking oil into a plastic bottle at a food aid distribution site deep in rural Zimbabwe. Delicately and with intense concentration, Zanyiwe Ncube poured her small share of precious golden cooking oil into a plastic bottle at a food aid distribution site deep in rural Zimbabwe. Environment 31 Mar, 2024
Weather to improve from Sunday Weather to improve from Sunday The light rainfall taking place in different parts of the country for the past few days is likely to continue until Saturday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The light rainfall taking place in different parts of the country for the past few days is likely to continue until Saturday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 29 Mar, 2024
Cloudy skies with chance of rain today Cloudy skies with chance of rain today The weather is likely to be cloudy across the country today, with chances of rainfall in certain areas, according to the Metereological Forecast Division (MFD). The weather is likely to be cloudy across the country today, with chances of rainfall in certain areas, according to the Metereological Forecast Division (MFD). Environment 26 Mar, 2024
Cloudy weather expected across country today Cloudy weather expected across country today The Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) has forecasted cloudy weather conditions prevailing across the country today. The Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) has forecasted cloudy weather conditions prevailing across the country today. Environment 25 Mar, 2024
Rainfall likely in some provinces Rainfall likely in some provinces Light rain or thunder and lightning are likely to occur at a few places of hilly region of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Province and at one or two places of hilly region of rest of the country today, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. Light rain or thunder and lightning are likely to occur at a few places of hilly region of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Province and at one or two places of hilly region of rest of the country today, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. Environment 24 Mar, 2024
Rain likely to occur in Kathmandu this afternoon Rain likely to occur in Kathmandu this afternoon Rainfall is likely to occur in different parts of the country, including Kathmandu Valley today due to the influence of the western low pressure system and the low pressure system around Bihar state. Rainfall is likely to occur in different parts of the country, including Kathmandu Valley today due to the influence of the western low pressure system and the low pressure system around Bihar state. Environment 21 Mar, 2024
Fagu formally begins with installation of Chir at Basantapur Fagu formally begins with installation of Chir at Basantapur Chir was installed following established rituals today at Basantapur, as a mark of the commencement of Fagu or Holi festival. Chir was installed following established rituals today at Basantapur, as a mark of the commencement of Fagu or Holi festival. Environment 17 Mar, 2024
A 41-year-old pelican and other animals wait for their food at Nepal's only zoo A 41-year-old pelican and other animals wait for their food at Nepal's only zoo More than 15 of 38 local endangered species reside in the zoo, which welcomes around 1 million visitors per year. More than 15 of 38 local endangered species reside in the zoo, which welcomes around 1 million visitors per year. Environment 10 Mar, 2024
7-point declaration for Climate Justice issued at Everest Base Camp 7-point declaration for Climate Justice issued at Everest Base Camp A 7-point declaration for climate justice has been issued at the base camp of the world's highest peak, Mt. Everest. A 7-point declaration for climate justice has been issued at the base camp of the world's highest peak, Mt. Everest. Environment 09 Mar, 2024
Possibility of light to moderate rain today Possibility of light to moderate rain today The weather is generally cloudy across the country with light rain in some places in Karnali, Lumbini and Gandaki provinces and a few places in Sudurpaschim province. The weather is generally cloudy across the country with light rain in some places in Karnali, Lumbini and Gandaki provinces and a few places in Sudurpaschim province. Environment 03 Mar, 2024
Mix of clouds & clear skies: Gradual weather improvement expected Mix of clouds & clear skies: Gradual weather improvement expected The Meteorological Forecast Division predicts that Bagmati, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces will experience partly cloudy conditions in their hilly regions, today. The Meteorological Forecast Division predicts that Bagmati, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces will experience partly cloudy conditions in their hilly regions, today. Environment 23 Feb, 2024
Weather to remain partly cloudy with possibility of light rain Weather to remain partly cloudy with possibility of light rain The weather of the country remains partly to generally cloudy today. This is due to the influence of westerly low pressure system, says the Weather Forecasting Division. The weather of the country remains partly to generally cloudy today. This is due to the influence of westerly low pressure system, says the Weather Forecasting Division. Environment 22 Feb, 2024
Rain, thunder, snow expected across country, Western low pressure system in play Rain, thunder, snow expected across country, Western low pressure system in play Light rain is expected in scattered areas of Madhesh Province and the hilly regions of the country today, as forecasted by the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Light rain is expected in scattered areas of Madhesh Province and the hilly regions of the country today, as forecasted by the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Environment 21 Feb, 2024
Cloudy weather will continue till Thursday Cloudy weather will continue till Thursday The cloudy weather that started from the west last night is spreading across the country today. The cloudy weather that started from the west last night is spreading across the country today. Environment 20 Feb, 2024
Nepal's Weather: Light rain, snow, clouds, and western winds Nepal's Weather: Light rain, snow, clouds, and western winds Light rain is expected in scattered areas across the country, spanning from Koshi and Madhesh to Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces, with the exception of Sudurpaschim province on Wednesday. Light rain is expected in scattered areas across the country, spanning from Koshi and Madhesh to Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces, with the exception of Sudurpaschim province on Wednesday. Environment 14 Feb, 2024
IFRC, WWF call for global action to protect nature, address climate crisis IFRC, WWF call for global action to protect nature, address climate crisis In the wake of escalating climate change impacts and extreme weather events, particularly in the developing countries like Nepal, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have stressed nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis for protecting nature. In the wake of escalating climate change impacts and extreme weather events, particularly in the developing countries like Nepal, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have stressed nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis for protecting nature. Environment 08 Feb, 2024
Minister Saud leaving for Australia this evening Minister Saud leaving for Australia this evening Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Prakash Saud, will be leaving here for Perth, Australia this evening to attend the 7th Indian Ocean Conference being jointly organized by the Government of Australia and India Foundation on February 9-10. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Prakash Saud, will be leaving here for Perth, Australia this evening to attend the 7th Indian Ocean Conference being jointly organized by the Government of Australia and India Foundation on February 9-10. Environment 07 Feb, 2024
Environment SPCC, CBCF strengthen partnership under the "Everest 1° initiative" to advance sustainable waste management and climate action in the Everest region On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) and the Cimex BYD Charity Foundation (CBCF) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem through the "Everest 1° Initiative"—a long-term environmental program focused on sustainable waste management, climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental stewardship in the Everest region.
Nepal Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Nepal Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.”
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.
