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
Smog chokes Indian capital as air pollution levels soar Smog chokes Indian capital as air pollution levels soar Sky obscured by thick, gray smog. Monuments and high-rise buildings swallowed by a blanket of haze. People struggling to breathe. Sky obscured by thick, gray smog. Monuments and high-rise buildings swallowed by a blanket of haze. People struggling to breathe. Environment 14 Nov, 2021
UN climate agreement clinched after late drama over coal UN climate agreement clinched after late drama over coal UN climate talks ended Saturday with a deal that for the first time targeted fossil fuels as the key driver of global warming, even as coal-reliant countries lobbed last-minute objections. UN climate talks ended Saturday with a deal that for the first time targeted fossil fuels as the key driver of global warming, even as coal-reliant countries lobbed last-minute objections. Environment 14 Nov, 2021
New Delhi vows, as it does each year, to clean its filthy air New Delhi vows, as it does each year, to clean its filthy air India loses more than a million lives each year to toxic air, various studies have shown. India loses more than a million lives each year to toxic air, various studies have shown. Environment 09 Nov, 2021
Light to rain forecast in hilly areas Light to rain forecast in hilly areas The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly areas of the country today with chances of light to moderate rain at some places due to the influence of westerly low-pressure system. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly areas of the country today with chances of light to moderate rain at some places due to the influence of westerly low-pressure system. Environment 26 Oct, 2021
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.
