UN: Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record, cuts fall short UN: Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record, cuts fall short Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record high last year and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade despite a temporary reduction during pandemic lockdowns, the World Meteorological Organization said in a report published Monday. Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record high last year and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade despite a temporary reduction during pandemic lockdowns, the World Meteorological Organization said in a report published Monday. Environment 26 Oct, 2021
Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions One of the world's largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday it aims to reach “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2060, joining more than 100 countries in a global effort to try and curb man-made climate change. One of the world's largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday it aims to reach “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2060, joining more than 100 countries in a global effort to try and curb man-made climate change. Environment 24 Oct, 2021
Three killed, 23 missing in Sudurpaschim Three killed, 23 missing in Sudurpaschim Three persons were killed and 23 went missing in landslides and floods triggered by incessant rainfall for the past three days in Sudurpaschim Province. Three persons were killed and 23 went missing in landslides and floods triggered by incessant rainfall for the past three days in Sudurpaschim Province. Environment 20 Oct, 2021
COVID-19 inoculation campaign coverage exceeds target COVID-19 inoculation campaign coverage exceeds target The coverage of COVID-19 inoculation campaign has exceeded its target. The government had set a goal of vaccinating one-third of the target group by the end of mid-October. The coverage of COVID-19 inoculation campaign has exceeded its target. The government had set a goal of vaccinating one-third of the target group by the end of mid-October. Environment 19 Oct, 2021
42 hurt in Nawalpur bus accident 42 hurt in Nawalpur bus accident At least 42 persons were injured after a passenger they were travelling on overturned on the East West Highway in Madhyabindu Municipality-10 of Nawalparasi East, today. At least 42 persons were injured after a passenger they were travelling on overturned on the East West Highway in Madhyabindu Municipality-10 of Nawalparasi East, today. Environment 18 Oct, 2021
Sub-station construction at Nawalpur in final stage Sub-station construction at Nawalpur in final stage The construction of a sub-station has reached the final stage of completion. The construction of a sub-station has reached the final stage of completion. Environment 18 Oct, 2021
Facebook to change rules on attacking public figures on its platforms Facebook to change rules on attacking public figures on its platforms Facebook will now count activists and journalists as "involuntary" public figures and so increase protections against harassment and bullying targeted at these groups, its global safety chief said in an interview this week. Facebook will now count activists and journalists as "involuntary" public figures and so increase protections against harassment and bullying targeted at these groups, its global safety chief said in an interview this week. Environment 13 Oct, 2021
No end in sight for deforestation, as national goals and funding fall short No end in sight for deforestation, as national goals and funding fall short Countries are spending only a fraction of the nearly $500 billion needed each year to stop tree loss and restore forests worldwide to help meet climate and nature goals, researchers warned on Tuesday. Countries are spending only a fraction of the nearly $500 billion needed each year to stop tree loss and restore forests worldwide to help meet climate and nature goals, researchers warned on Tuesday. Environment 12 Oct, 2021
Energy Minister urges entrepreneurs to build infrastructure to replace LPG with electricity Energy Minister urges entrepreneurs to build infrastructure to replace LPG with... Energy Minister urges entrepreneurs to build infrastructure to replace LPG with electricity Energy Minister urges entrepreneurs to build infrastructure to replace LPG with electricity Environment 10 Oct, 2021
CM, ministers, PA members pocket Dashain allowance in Sudurpaschim CM, ministers, PA members pocket Dashain allowance in Sudurpaschim The government staff and Provincial Assembly members and their personal assistants in Sudurpaschim Province have received Dashain allowance. The government staff and Provincial Assembly members and their personal assistants in Sudurpaschim Province have received Dashain allowance. Environment 08 Oct, 2021
World Habitat Day observed World Habitat Day observed World Habitat Day was marked on Monday with various programmes highlighting the theme for this year’s World Habitat Day – accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world. World Habitat Day was marked on Monday with various programmes highlighting the theme for this year’s World Habitat Day – accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world. Environment 05 Oct, 2021
Dark future? Climate change fuels higher heat, flood threats for children Dark future? Climate change fuels higher heat, flood threats for children "I'm worried about climate change, about my future. It will almost be impossible for us to survive," she told journalists. "I'm worried about climate change, about my future. It will almost be impossible for us to survive," she told journalists. Environment 30 Sep, 2021
Thunberg and other youth activists meet Draghi to push on climate talks Thunberg and other youth activists meet Draghi to push on climate talks Youth climate activists including Greta Thunberg are meeting Italy's Prime Minister and current president of the G20 Mario Draghi on Thursday in a final push to get world leaders to match rhetoric with action before the U.N. COP26 climate summit. Youth climate activists including Greta Thunberg are meeting Italy's Prime Minister and current president of the G20 Mario Draghi on Thursday in a final push to get world leaders to match rhetoric with action before the U.N. COP26 climate summit. Environment 30 Sep, 2021
PM calls for renewed global partnership to build greener world PM calls for renewed global partnership to build greener world Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has highlighted the need to build robust and renewed global partnership in a bid to build a greener, safer and more sustainable world. He also called for ensuring easier and direct access to financing and modern technologies for countries in special situations. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has highlighted the need to build robust and renewed global partnership in a bid to build a greener, safer and more sustainable world. He also called for ensuring easier and direct access to financing and modern technologies for countries in special situations. Environment 26 Sep, 2021
83pc missing kids reunited with families 83pc missing kids reunited with families Of the 3,658 children gone missing during last fiscal year 2020-21, 3,009 were reunited with their families, according to the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens. Of the 3,658 children gone missing during last fiscal year 2020-21, 3,009 were reunited with their families, according to the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens. Environment 14 Sep, 2021
Flood victims staying on encroached forest land for years Flood victims staying on encroached forest land for years Flood victims in Banke have been living in temporary shelters encroaching forest land for many years after the authority concerned paid no attention to relocate them to a safer place. Flood victims in Banke have been living in temporary shelters encroaching forest land for many years after the authority concerned paid no attention to relocate them to a safer place. Environment 13 Sep, 2021
Pond construction drive in Tanahun community forests to mitigate human-wildlife conflict Pond construction drive in Tanahun community forests to mitigate human-wildlife... Ponds have been constructed in 17 community forests of Tanahun with grant assistance of Tanahun Division Forest Office. Ponds have been constructed in 17 community forests of Tanahun with grant assistance of Tanahun Division Forest Office. Environment 10 Sep, 2021
Note sent to India on Dhami's death Note sent to India on Dhami's death Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand on Tuesday briefed the Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party meeting that he would tell the meeting of the House of Representatives tomorrow about the diplomatic note the government had sent to the Government of India through Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the Darchula incident and the findings of the probe committee. Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand on Tuesday briefed the Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party meeting that he would tell the meeting of the House of Representatives tomorrow about the diplomatic note the government had sent to the Government of India through Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the Darchula incident and the findings of the probe committee. Environment 08 Sep, 2021
Monsoon activities to intensify throughout country Monsoon activities to intensify throughout country The monsoon will be further active for two more days, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said in a special bulletin today. The monsoon will be further active for two more days, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said in a special bulletin today. Environment 07 Sep, 2021
'Provide relief to disaster survivors' 'Provide relief to disaster survivors' Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has taken information from the chief district officers of seven districts about the damage caused by floods, landslides and inundation in the districts concerned. Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has taken information from the chief district officers of seven districts about the damage caused by floods, landslides and inundation in the districts concerned. Environment 07 Sep, 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.
