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
In heated meeting, India seeks tougher action from US tech giants on fake news In heated meeting, India seeks tougher action from US tech giants on fake news Indian officials have held heated discussions with Google, Twitter and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms, sources told Reuters, the government's latest altercation with Big Tech. Indian officials have held heated discussions with Google, Twitter and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms, sources told Reuters, the government's latest altercation with Big Tech. Environment 02 Feb, 2022
Westerly wind's influence to increase Westerly wind's influence to increase The Westerly wind has partial influence on the weather in the country at present. The weather will further be affected with the increase of its influence by Wednesday night. The Westerly wind has partial influence on the weather in the country at present. The weather will further be affected with the increase of its influence by Wednesday night. Environment 01 Feb, 2022
Beijing 2022 official warns against violations of 'Olympic spirit' Beijing 2022 official warns against violations of 'Olympic spirit' Behaviour by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Behaviour by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Behaviour by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Behaviour by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Environment 19 Jan, 2022
Drinking water, ash big concern as Tonga assesses damage after tsunami Drinking water, ash big concern as Tonga assesses damage after tsunami More than a day after the eruption, countries thousands of kilometres to the west have volcanic ash clouds over them, New Zealand forecaster WeatherWatch said. More than a day after the eruption, countries thousands of kilometres to the west have volcanic ash clouds over them, New Zealand forecaster WeatherWatch said. Environment 17 Jan, 2022
Climate fund aims to help indigenous people protect world's forests Climate fund aims to help indigenous people protect world's forests Securing their rights and traditional way of life will help achieve global goals to conserve at least 30% of the planet by 2030 and rein in climate change, CLARIFI's backers said. Securing their rights and traditional way of life will help achieve global goals to conserve at least 30% of the planet by 2030 and rein in climate change, CLARIFI's backers said. Environment 12 Jan, 2022
Light rain, snowfall forecast for couple of days Light rain, snowfall forecast for couple of days The influence of a Westerly low pressure system has generated light precipitation and snowfall over the past three days. The influence of a Westerly low pressure system has generated light precipitation and snowfall over the past three days. Environment 12 Jan, 2022
Huge amount of timber decaying Huge amount of timber decaying A large amount of timber stored at the Division Forest Office of Rautahat is decaying. A large amount of timber stored at the Division Forest Office of Rautahat is decaying. Environment 11 Jan, 2022
Rain, snow forecast until Wednesday Rain, snow forecast until Wednesday The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country due to the influence of the westerly wind with chances of light snowfall at some places in the high hilly and mountainous regions, and of light rainfall at one or two places of the hilly region. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country due to the influence of the westerly wind with chances of light snowfall at some places in the high hilly and mountainous regions, and of light rainfall at one or two places of the hilly region. Environment 26 Dec, 2021
Illegal riverbed mining continues unabated in Palpa Illegal riverbed mining continues unabated in Palpa Smuggling of sand and aggregates from the river basins has increased in various parts of Palpa. Smuggling of sand and aggregates from the river basins has increased in various parts of Palpa. Environment 23 Dec, 2021
Poor weather hampers search and rescue efforts at Indonesia volcano Poor weather hampers search and rescue efforts at Indonesia volcano Officials monitoring Indonesia's Semeru volcano on Monday warned residents to remain vigilant after a deadly eruption over the weekend, as heavy wind and rain brought search-and-rescue efforts to a halt. Officials monitoring Indonesia's Semeru volcano on Monday warned residents to remain vigilant after a deadly eruption over the weekend, as heavy wind and rain brought search-and-rescue efforts to a halt. Environment 06 Dec, 2021
Many local levels yet to appoint information officer Many local levels yet to appoint information officer Many local levels in the country have yet to appoint information officer at their office for dissemination of information of public concern to the citizens and media. Many local levels in the country have yet to appoint information officer at their office for dissemination of information of public concern to the citizens and media. Environment 05 Dec, 2021
Light snowfall forecast in mountainous regions Light snowfall forecast in mountainous regions Light snowfall at one or two places of the eastern and western high mountaineous regions has been forecast today. Light snowfall at one or two places of the eastern and western high mountaineous regions has been forecast today. Environment 29 Nov, 2021
Zonta Club launches 'Kahile Kahi Hoina, Kahile Pani Hundaina' campaign against GBV, child marriage Zonta Club launches 'Kahile Kahi Hoina, Kahile Pani Hundaina' campaign against GBV,... The Zonta Club of Kathmandu on Thursday launched a campaign to raise awareness on the importance of speaking up against domestic violence, work/public place harassment and child marriage. The Zonta Club of Kathmandu on Thursday launched a campaign to raise awareness on the importance of speaking up against domestic violence, work/public place harassment and child marriage. Environment 28 Nov, 2021
Kathmandu Valley experiences year's coldest day so far today Kathmandu Valley experiences year's coldest day so far today The Kathmandu Valley today experienced the coldest day of the year so far today. The Kathmandu Valley today experienced the coldest day of the year so far today. Environment 17 Nov, 2021
India temporarily shuts five coal-fired power plants around New Delhi India temporarily shuts five coal-fired power plants around New Delhi India has temporarily shut down five coal-fired power plants around the capital New Delhi as part of its drive to combat air pollution, according to an order from the federal environment ministry panel on air pollution. India has temporarily shut down five coal-fired power plants around the capital New Delhi as part of its drive to combat air pollution, according to an order from the federal environment ministry panel on air pollution. Environment 17 Nov, 2021
India's top court orders 'work from home' over pollution in capital India's top court orders 'work from home' over pollution in capital India's Supreme Court told authorities on Monday to shut offices in the capital and nearby cities, allowing millions to work from home as officials seek ways to reduce hazardous air pollution that led to the closure of schools. India's Supreme Court told authorities on Monday to shut offices in the capital and nearby cities, allowing millions to work from home as officials seek ways to reduce hazardous air pollution that led to the closure of schools. Environment 15 Nov, 2021
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.
