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
Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000. A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000. Environment 18 May, 2022
Poor workers bear the brunt of India's heatwave Poor workers bear the brunt of India's heatwave For construction worker Yogendra Tundre, life at a building site on the outskirts of the Indian capital New Delhi is hard enough. This year, record high temperatures are making it unbearable. For construction worker Yogendra Tundre, life at a building site on the outskirts of the Indian capital New Delhi is hard enough. This year, record high temperatures are making it unbearable. Environment 16 May, 2022
Climate change to make droughts longer, more common, says UN Climate change to make droughts longer, more common, says UN The frequency and duration of droughts will continue to increase due to human-caused climate change, with water scarcity already affecting billions of people across the world, the United Nations warned in a report Wednesday. The frequency and duration of droughts will continue to increase due to human-caused climate change, with water scarcity already affecting billions of people across the world, the United Nations warned in a report Wednesday. Environment 12 May, 2022
Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new U.S. government study found. Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new U.S. government study found. Environment 12 May, 2022
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
Science and Tech Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.
Nepal Home Minister Aryal stresses on preparedness to reduce earthquake damage Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that preparedness is necessary to reduce earthquake damage.
World Venezuela's Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting Venezuelan opposition leader MarÃa Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader MarÃa Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.
Lifestyle Guinness record holder Sunar receives Honorary Doctorate in sports science Dinesh Sunar, who has set 21 Guinness World Records in various sports, has been conferred with Honorary Doctorate in sports science by an American University.
Lifestyle 'Saigrace - The Storyteller' book review: A living document of human experience Saigrace Pokharel is a master storyteller who, in recent years, has managed to win the hearts of listeners of any age, be it young or old.
Nepal EC outlines duties of returning officers as HoR polls near With 48 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March, the Election Commission (EC) has specified the roles, responsibilities, and authority of returning officers.
Nepal National Earthquake Safety Day observed today The 27th National Earthquake Safety Day is being observed across the country today to raise public awareness on earthquake risks and preparedness.
Business Gold price rebounds by Rs 700 per tola Gold price rebounded in the domestic market on Friday, rising by Rs 700 per tola a day after a decline.
Opinion Co-creating inclusive public open spaces in Nepal: Design should reflect the needs of those who will use it In Nepal's rapidly growing cities, the need for public spaces that welcome everyone is more urgent than ever. While the government has admirable policies aimed at creating accessible public areas through community involvement, the reality often falls short.
