Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches India Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches India ​​​​​​​Rescuers in India's western Gujarat state are picking up dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping everyday as a scorching heatwave dries out water sources in the state's biggest city, veterinary doctors and animal rescuers say. ​​​​​​​Rescuers in India's western Gujarat state are picking up dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping everyday as a scorching heatwave dries out water sources in the state's biggest city, veterinary doctors and animal rescuers say. Environment 12 May, 2022
Climate disasters drive Bangladesh children from classrooms to work Climate disasters drive Bangladesh children from classrooms to work Twelve-year-old Alamin's house rested on the bank of the Ilsha river in southern Bangladesh until last year, when the surging river eroded it and the family's farmland away, forcing them to flee to a slum in Keraniganj, close to the capital Dhaka. Twelve-year-old Alamin's house rested on the bank of the Ilsha river in southern Bangladesh until last year, when the surging river eroded it and the family's farmland away, forcing them to flee to a slum in Keraniganj, close to the capital Dhaka. Environment 09 May, 2022
China's sea levels touched new high in 2021, govt study shows China's sea levels touched new high in 2021, govt study shows China's sea levels reached their highest on record last year, swelled by rising water temperatures and the melting of glaciers and polar icecaps, the government said in a report. China's sea levels reached their highest on record last year, swelled by rising water temperatures and the melting of glaciers and polar icecaps, the government said in a report. Environment 09 May, 2022
Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record for month of April Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record for month of April Deforestation detected in the Brazilian Amazon broke all records for the month of April, and that followed similar new records set in January and February, reflecting a worrisome uptick in destruction in a state deep within the rainforest. Deforestation detected in the Brazilian Amazon broke all records for the month of April, and that followed similar new records set in January and February, reflecting a worrisome uptick in destruction in a state deep within the rainforest. Environment 07 May, 2022
Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. Environment 03 May, 2022
Light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning forecast Light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning forecast The local wind, low pressure system developed from Uttar Pradesh to the flatlands of West Bengal in India and the Westerly wind have their influence in Nepal at present. The local wind, low pressure system developed from Uttar Pradesh to the flatlands of West Bengal in India and the Westerly wind have their influence in Nepal at present. Environment 03 May, 2022
Cities drive climate change, and can provide a solution, UN says Cities drive climate change, and can provide a solution, UN says The world's cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions, but can play a major role in addressing climate change in the near future. The world's cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions, but can play a major role in addressing climate change in the near future. Environment 05 Apr, 2022
Weather partially overcast in most parts of country: Meteorologists Weather partially overcast in most parts of country: Meteorologists The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most parts of the country with chances of rain and gusty winds at some places due to the influence of the Westerly low pressure system. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most parts of the country with chances of rain and gusty winds at some places due to the influence of the Westerly low pressure system. Environment 29 Mar, 2022
Authorities demolish 15 houses inside Chitwan National Park Authorities demolish 15 houses inside Chitwan National Park Authorities razed 15 building constructed within the Chitwan National Park in Madi Municipality on Sunday. Authorities razed 15 building constructed within the Chitwan National Park in Madi Municipality on Sunday. Environment 28 Mar, 2022
Gates Foundation, Qatar to spend $200 mln on climate-adaptive agriculture Gates Foundation, Qatar to spend $200 mln on climate-adaptive agriculture Major gas producer Qatar and the Gates Foundation will jointly invest up to $200 million over the next two years to help prepare farmers in developing countries to adapt to climate change. Major gas producer Qatar and the Gates Foundation will jointly invest up to $200 million over the next two years to help prepare farmers in developing countries to adapt to climate change. Environment 27 Mar, 2022
Tropical forests turn down the planet's heat by 1C, scientists find Tropical forests turn down the planet's heat by 1C, scientists find Tropical forests cool the world by more than 1 degree Celsius, increase rainfall, and shield people and crops from deadly heat, researchers said, showing the climate benefits of trees go beyond sucking planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the air. Tropical forests cool the world by more than 1 degree Celsius, increase rainfall, and shield people and crops from deadly heat, researchers said, showing the climate benefits of trees go beyond sucking planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the air. Environment 24 Mar, 2022
Kuwait, among world's hottest places, lags on climate action Kuwait, among world's hottest places, lags on climate action It was so hot in Kuwait last summer that birds dropped dead from the sky. It was so hot in Kuwait last summer that birds dropped dead from the sky. Environment 21 Mar, 2022
8 science journalists book their seats to Himalayan Climate Boot Camp 8 science journalists book their seats to Himalayan Climate Boot Camp Eight science journalists have been selected to participate in the Himalayan Climate Boot Camp to be held in the Everest region from April 22-24, 2022. Eight science journalists have been selected to participate in the Himalayan Climate Boot Camp to be held in the Everest region from April 22-24, 2022. Environment 16 Mar, 2022
21 Nepali mountain glacial lakes prone to sudden outburst: Experts 21 Nepali mountain glacial lakes prone to sudden outburst: Experts Experts have warned that 21 mountain glacial lakes in Nepal are prone to outburst at anytime due to the adverse impact of global warming. Experts have warned that 21 mountain glacial lakes in Nepal are prone to outburst at anytime due to the adverse impact of global warming. Environment 11 Mar, 2022
Fire breaks out in Solu community forest Fire breaks out in Solu community forest Massive fire has occurred since last night in Nakchung community forest near Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, Solukhumbu. Massive fire has occurred since last night in Nakchung community forest near Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, Solukhumbu. Environment 07 Mar, 2022
UN countries to create treaty to fight plastic pollution UN countries to create treaty to fight plastic pollution United Nations countries have agreed to create a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution in the world's oceans, rivers and landscape. United Nations countries have agreed to create a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution in the world's oceans, rivers and landscape. Environment 03 Mar, 2022
As climate dangers rise, scientists predict disasters before they happen As climate dangers rise, scientists predict disasters before they happen For climate scientists reviewing a Pacific Ocean temperature forecast map in November, a bright red, sideways "V", thousands of kilometres long signalled disaster. For climate scientists reviewing a Pacific Ocean temperature forecast map in November, a bright red, sideways "V", thousands of kilometres long signalled disaster. Environment 01 Mar, 2022
Plastic pollution in oceans on track to rise for decades Plastic pollution in oceans on track to rise for decades Plastic pollution at sea is reaching worrying levels and will continue to grow even if significant action is taken now to stop such waste from reaching the world's oceans, according to a review of hundreds of academic studies. Plastic pollution at sea is reaching worrying levels and will continue to grow even if significant action is taken now to stop such waste from reaching the world's oceans, according to a review of hundreds of academic studies. Environment 09 Feb, 2022
Preparation on to develop model grassland in CNP Preparation on to develop model grassland in CNP Preparations are under way to develop model grazing land inside Chitwan National Park. Preparations are under way to develop model grazing land inside Chitwan National Park. Environment 09 Feb, 2022
Heavy snowfall cripples life in Manang district Heavy snowfall cripples life in Manang district Many places in the mountainous and high hill areas have witnessed heavy snowfall with the westerly low pressure system becoming active. Many places in the mountainous and high hill areas have witnessed heavy snowfall with the westerly low pressure system becoming active. Environment 07 Feb, 2022
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.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
