Chance of rain, snow with impact of low-pressure system Chance of rain, snow with impact of low-pressure system Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today. Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today. Environment 18 Dec, 2022
Cold affects normal life in Tarai Cold affects normal life in Tarai Excessively cold weather in the past few days has affected daily life in Tarai belt including Sarlahi district. Excessively cold weather in the past few days has affected daily life in Tarai belt including Sarlahi district. Environment 16 Dec, 2022
Cold waves begin in west Tarai Cold waves begin in west Tarai Cold waves have started in west Tarai including Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. Cold waves have started in west Tarai including Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. Environment 14 Dec, 2022
Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check. The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check. Environment 09 Dec, 2022
Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption Thousands of residents in Indonesia's East Java were on high alert on Monday after a violent eruption at the island's tallest volcano prompted authorities to impose an 8-kilometer no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages. Thousands of residents in Indonesia's East Java were on high alert on Monday after a violent eruption at the island's tallest volcano prompted authorities to impose an 8-kilometer no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages. Environment 05 Dec, 2022
Historic compensation fund approved at UN climate talks Historic compensation fund approved at UN climate talks For the first time, the nations of the world decided to help pay for the damage that climate change has done to poor countries, but they finished marathon climate talks on Sunday with a deal does not further address the root cause of global warming — the burning of fossil fuels. For the first time, the nations of the world decided to help pay for the damage that climate change has done to poor countries, but they finished marathon climate talks on Sunday with a deal does not further address the root cause of global warming — the burning of fossil fuels. Environment 20 Nov, 2022
New policy to promote proper waste management New policy to promote proper waste management ​​​​​​​The federal government has issued the Solid Waste Management National Policy, 2022 to promote inter-agency co-financing, citizen participation, public-private partnership, mobilisation of development aid, technology development and transfer, and experience sharing in the waste management sector. ​​​​​​​The federal government has issued the Solid Waste Management National Policy, 2022 to promote inter-agency co-financing, citizen participation, public-private partnership, mobilisation of development aid, technology development and transfer, and experience sharing in the waste management sector. Environment 21 Oct, 2022
Clear sky with retreat of monsoon, temperature to decline Clear sky with retreat of monsoon, temperature to decline Change in weather with light rainfall is likely with the impact of westerly wind. Change in weather with light rainfall is likely with the impact of westerly wind. Environment 18 Oct, 2022
Clear skies forecast for next few days as monsoon withdraws Clear skies forecast for next few days as monsoon withdraws After staying for over four months, this year’s monsoon finally started to withdraw from the country from Saturday onwards from the eastern part of the country. After staying for over four months, this year’s monsoon finally started to withdraw from the country from Saturday onwards from the eastern part of the country. Environment 16 Oct, 2022
Nepal sets priority for climate adaptation Nepal sets priority for climate adaptation Nepal is preparing to attend the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from November 7 to 18. Nepal is preparing to attend the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from November 7 to 18. Environment 14 Oct, 2022
Kailali, Kanchanpur inundated Kailali, Kanchanpur inundated Many places in Kailali and Kanchanpur have been inundated due to incessant rainfall for the last few days. Many places in Kailali and Kanchanpur have been inundated due to incessant rainfall for the last few days. Environment 10 Oct, 2022
Rain likely in three provinces Rain likely in three provinces Light rainfall is taking place in few places of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Province. In the afternoon, there is a possibility of heavy rain at a couple of places in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division. Light rainfall is taking place in few places of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Province. In the afternoon, there is a possibility of heavy rain at a couple of places in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division. Environment 09 Oct, 2022
Rainfall to continue for three more days Rainfall to continue for three more days Rainfall has been taking place in most parts of the country for the past five days. And it is likely to continue for three more days due to the impact of monsoon low pressure area. Rainfall has been taking place in most parts of the country for the past five days. And it is likely to continue for three more days due to the impact of monsoon low pressure area. Environment 08 Oct, 2022
Unseasonal rains cause widespread damage Unseasonal rains cause widespread damage Unprecedented rainfall has caused significant damage to a hydropower project, roads and agriculture in Myagdi district. Unprecedented rainfall has caused significant damage to a hydropower project, roads and agriculture in Myagdi district. Environment 08 Oct, 2022
Water level in Narayani river crosses danger level, warning issued Water level in Narayani river crosses danger level, warning issued The water level in the Narayani river has recorded highest 12 meters so far signifying danger. The water level in the Narayani river has recorded highest 12 meters so far signifying danger. Environment 07 Oct, 2022
Manushi in Siwangi design making Nepal proud in India Manushi in Siwangi design making Nepal proud in India One of the most beautiful designs displayed at the three-day The Himalayan Times TGIF Nepal Fashion Week was the chaubandi cholo-lehenga set designed by Siwangi Pradhan. One of the most beautiful designs displayed at the three-day The Himalayan Times TGIF Nepal Fashion Week was the chaubandi cholo-lehenga set designed by Siwangi Pradhan. Environment 28 Sep, 2022
Climate change likely made Pakistan's extreme rainfall more intense: study Climate change likely made Pakistan's extreme rainfall more intense: study The torrential monsoon that has submerged more than a third of Pakistan was a one in a hundred-year event likely made more intense by climate change, scientists said on Thursday. The torrential monsoon that has submerged more than a third of Pakistan was a one in a hundred-year event likely made more intense by climate change, scientists said on Thursday. Environment 16 Sep, 2022
Poorest nations to push for compensation at climate talks Poorest nations to push for compensation at climate talks The world’s poorest countries say they will insist that the UN’s upcoming climate talks push ahead with proposals for a fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate-inflicted damage. The world’s poorest countries say they will insist that the UN’s upcoming climate talks push ahead with proposals for a fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate-inflicted damage. Environment 16 Sep, 2022
Environment-related programmes to be held Environment-related programmes to be held The government has decided to conduct environment protection programme in 35 schools for the running fiscal 2022-23, covering all seven provinces. The government has decided to conduct environment protection programme in 35 schools for the running fiscal 2022-23, covering all seven provinces. Environment 12 Sep, 2022
Ten still missing in Darchula floods Ten still missing in Darchula floods Ten people are still missing in the rain-induced floods and landslides in Mahakali Municipality in Darchula. Ten people are still missing in the rain-induced floods and landslides in Mahakali Municipality in Darchula. Environment 11 Sep, 2022
Kathmandu SC issues show-cause order over Oli's arrest The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show-cause order to the government over the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
Business FM Wagle vows to remove administrative hurdles, curb corruption Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has pledged to eliminate administrative and legal barriers and curb corruption to support private sector growth.
Nepal High alert against bird flu in Kavrepalanchowk Kavrepalanchowk and adjoining district Sindhupalchowk have been placed on high-alert due to risk of bird flu outbreak.
Nepal Good Governance Blueprint proposes governance shake up, termination of some public entities The Good Governance Blueprint, 2082 BS unveiled by the government to reform public administration proposes scrapping around a dozen public entities, while merging some and transferring others to province and local levels as part of a governance shake up.
Business NEPSE extends losses, falls 47 points; turnover declines The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) extended its losing streak on Monday, dropping by 47.71 points or 1.65 percent to close at 2,831.39 points. The benchmark index had already declined by 71 points on Sunday.
Nepal Police seize illegally imported broiler chickens in Rautahat Police have seized a vehicle carrying illegally imported broiler chickens in Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality of Rautahat.
Kathmandu Cabinet meeting scheduled for today A Cabinet meeting is scheduled to be held at 4:00 pm today, according to Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokharel.
Kathmandu Labour Ministry moves to implement reform agenda; token system scrapped The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has initiated steps to implement its components of the government’s recently approved 100-point governance reform agenda.
Business Gold price drops Rs 2,500 per tola; silver also declines Gold price declined by Rs 2,500 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, a day after a sharp rise.
