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
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
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.
