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
Britain's dry summer set to trigger drought declarations Britain's dry summer set to trigger drought declarations Parts of England are likely to declare a drought on Friday, local media reported ahead of a meeting between the government, its environment agency and water companies to discuss a long period of dry weather. Parts of England are likely to declare a drought on Friday, local media reported ahead of a meeting between the government, its environment agency and water companies to discuss a long period of dry weather. Environment 12 Aug, 2022
Satellite imagery shows Antarctic ice shelf crumbling faster than thought Satellite imagery shows Antarctic ice shelf crumbling faster than thought Antarctica's coastal glaciers are shedding icebergs more rapidly than nature can replenish the crumbling ice, doubling previous estimates of losses from the world's largest ice sheet over the past 25 years, a satellite analysis showed on Wednesday. Antarctica's coastal glaciers are shedding icebergs more rapidly than nature can replenish the crumbling ice, doubling previous estimates of losses from the world's largest ice sheet over the past 25 years, a satellite analysis showed on Wednesday. Environment 11 Aug, 2022
'Sikkim Chheparo' discovered for first time in Nepal 'Sikkim Chheparo' discovered for first time in Nepal The presence of an additional species of lizard has been confirmed in Nepal. The presence of an additional species of lizard has been confirmed in Nepal. Environment 09 Aug, 2022
Endangered fish species making comeback Endangered fish species making comeback Endangered fish species have started making a comeback in the Thuligad watershed area, thanks to the initiatives undertaken for its preservation by the local levels and organisations. Endangered fish species have started making a comeback in the Thuligad watershed area, thanks to the initiatives undertaken for its preservation by the local levels and organisations. Environment 09 Aug, 2022
Scorching heat wave in US Northwest forecast to last longer Scorching heat wave in US Northwest forecast to last longer The scorching heat spell in the Pacific Northwest is now expected to last longer than forecasters had initially predicted, setting parts of the normally temperate region on course to break heat wave duration records. The scorching heat spell in the Pacific Northwest is now expected to last longer than forecasters had initially predicted, setting parts of the normally temperate region on course to break heat wave duration records. Environment 28 Jul, 2022
Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats In 1998, as nations around the world agreed to cut carbon emissions through the Kyoto Protocol, America's fossil fuel companies plotted their response, including an aggressive strategy to inject doubt into the public debate. In 1998, as nations around the world agreed to cut carbon emissions through the Kyoto Protocol, America's fossil fuel companies plotted their response, including an aggressive strategy to inject doubt into the public debate. Environment 28 Jul, 2022
Sanphe-Martadi road section obstructed Sanphe-Martadi road section obstructed Transportation service along the Sanphe-Martadi road of Aamkot section in Bajura was obstructed after the road caved-in due to landslide. Transportation service along the Sanphe-Martadi road of Aamkot section in Bajura was obstructed after the road caved-in due to landslide. Environment 26 Jul, 2022
Scant rainfall frets farmers in Madhes Scant rainfall frets farmers in Madhes At a time when the farmers in Tarai/Madhes, which is also called the granary of Nepal, are ready for paddy plantation, the scant rainfall has afflicted them much. At a time when the farmers in Tarai/Madhes, which is also called the granary of Nepal, are ready for paddy plantation, the scant rainfall has afflicted them much. Environment 19 Jul, 2022
Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave spreads north Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave spreads north A heatwave sweeping southern Europe that has caused hundreds of deaths and huge wildfires in past weeks showed some signs of abating on Monday but continued to move north, including towards Britain where authorities issued an extreme weather warning. A heatwave sweeping southern Europe that has caused hundreds of deaths and huge wildfires in past weeks showed some signs of abating on Monday but continued to move north, including towards Britain where authorities issued an extreme weather warning. Environment 18 Jul, 2022
Light to moderate rainfall forecast for today Light to moderate rainfall forecast for today The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in many places due to the influence of the monsoon wind, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in many places due to the influence of the monsoon wind, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 03 Jul, 2022
SC continues interim order on river products SC continues interim order on river products The Supreme Court has stayed the government’s decision to amend standard on excavation and sale of stones, sand, and pebbles. The Supreme Court has stayed the government’s decision to amend standard on excavation and sale of stones, sand, and pebbles. Environment 01 Jul, 2022
People advised to remain vigilant against waterborne disasters People advised to remain vigilant against waterborne disasters As the western disturbance combined with stronger monsoon trough causes more spells of rain across the country, Flood Forecasting Division under the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology warned that the water level in major rivers, including the Mahakali, Karnali, and Koshi was likely to rise, but stay below the warning mark during the next three days. As the western disturbance combined with stronger monsoon trough causes more spells of rain across the country, Flood Forecasting Division under the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology warned that the water level in major rivers, including the Mahakali, Karnali, and Koshi was likely to rise, but stay below the warning mark during the next three days. Environment 30 Jun, 2022
Heavy rain forecast in some places Heavy rain forecast in some places The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most of the parts of the country with chances of heavy rain in some places today, the Department of hydrology and Meteorology said. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most of the parts of the country with chances of heavy rain in some places today, the Department of hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 14 Jun, 2022
Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps As the scorching sun beat down on his fruit cart, Mohammad Ikrar dreaded another day of tossing out dozens of rotting mangoes and melons - a regular practice as India grappled with an unprecedented heatwave this month. As the scorching sun beat down on his fruit cart, Mohammad Ikrar dreaded another day of tossing out dozens of rotting mangoes and melons - a regular practice as India grappled with an unprecedented heatwave this month. Environment 23 May, 2022
Early heat wave to bake U.S. East Coast as late snow blankets Denver Early heat wave to bake U.S. East Coast as late snow blankets Denver A sizzling heat wave will blanket a wide swath of the Eastern United States this weekend, pushing temperatures in New York and Boston to near record highs, while Denver is bracing for a foot or more of snow, the National Weather Service said on Friday. A sizzling heat wave will blanket a wide swath of the Eastern United States this weekend, pushing temperatures in New York and Boston to near record highs, while Denver is bracing for a foot or more of snow, the National Weather Service said on Friday. Environment 21 May, 2022
Oceans are hotter, higher and more acidic, climate report warns Oceans are hotter, higher and more acidic, climate report warns The world's oceans in 2021 grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record, while melting ice sheets helped push sea levels to new heights, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday. The world's oceans in 2021 grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record, while melting ice sheets helped push sea levels to new heights, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday. Environment 18 May, 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.
