Former British Gurkha Subash Rai to be honoured with MBE

Former British Gurkha Subash Rai to be honoured with MBE

Former British Gurkha Subash Rai is set to receive the prestigious Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his outstanding contributions.

Former British Gurkha Subash Rai is set to receive the prestigious Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his outstanding contributions.

Environment 29 Jan, 2024

Possibility of Snowfall today

Possibility of Snowfall today

The weather this morning is cloudy in the hilly areas while clear in the rest of the area of the country. This is due to partial effect of westerly winds in Nepal.

The weather this morning is cloudy in the hilly areas while clear in the rest of the area of the country. This is due to partial effect of westerly winds in Nepal.

Environment 29 Jan, 2024

Kathmandu records year's coldest morning, dense fog blankets Tarai

Kathmandu records year's coldest morning, dense fog blankets Tarai

Kathmandu Valley experienced its coldest morning of the year, with temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling 2.1°C according to the latest readings from the Meteorological Forecast Division at 8:45 am on Sunday.

Kathmandu Valley experienced its coldest morning of the year, with temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling 2.1°C according to the latest readings from the Meteorological Forecast Division at 8:45 am on Sunday.

Environment 28 Jan, 2024

Floating Treatment Wetland System remediating polluted surface water bodies

Floating Treatment Wetland System remediating polluted surface water bodies

Even as our traditional water sources and recreational areas are polluted as a result of human activity and other pollutants produced in the city, the Floating Treatment Wetland System (FTWS) has been there to restore the endangered heritage.

Even as our traditional water sources and recreational areas are polluted as a result of human activity and other pollutants produced in the city, the Floating Treatment Wetland System (FTWS) has been there to restore the endangered heritage.

Environment 23 Jan, 2024

PM Dahal expresses commitment to make policy, programme and budget people-oriented

PM Dahal expresses commitment to make policy, programme and budget people-oriented

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has expressed commitment to making the coming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget people-oriented.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has expressed commitment to making the coming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget people-oriented.

Environment 23 Jan, 2024

Kathmandu records lowest minimum temperature so far this year

Kathmandu records lowest minimum temperature so far this year

The minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has dropped to 3.2 degrees Celsius today, making the lowest recorded temperature till date this year.

The minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has dropped to 3.2 degrees Celsius today, making the lowest recorded temperature till date this year.

Environment 22 Jan, 2024

Scattered light snowfall likely in Bagmati, light rain in hilly regions

Scattered light snowfall likely in Bagmati, light rain in hilly regions

The Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) anticipates light snowfall in isolated areas of the high hilly and mountainous regions in Bagmati, Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces on Thursday. This weather pattern is expected to persist throughout the day and night in these provinces.

The Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) anticipates light snowfall in isolated areas of the high hilly and mountainous regions in Bagmati, Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces on Thursday. This weather pattern is expected to persist throughout the day and night in these provinces.

Environment 18 Jan, 2024

Water birds of 41 species found in Narayani river area

Water birds of 41 species found in Narayani river area

As many as 41 species of birds have been found in the Narayani river area in course of the water bird census this year

As many as 41 species of birds have been found in the Narayani river area in course of the water bird census this year

Environment 17 Jan, 2024

Light rain, possible snowfall in Bagmati's hilly areas; foggy Tarai

Light rain, possible snowfall in Bagmati's hilly areas; foggy Tarai

Light rain is expected in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces on Monday, as per the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

Light rain is expected in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces on Monday, as per the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD).

Environment 15 Jan, 2024

Ncell, DHM sign MoU strengthening Early Warning Systems to cover 13 hazards

Ncell, DHM sign MoU strengthening Early Warning Systems to cover 13 hazards

Ncell in collaboration with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has further strengthened the communication for the Early Warning System (EWS) by expanding the coverage in both hydrological and meteorological disasters. On Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to this effect.

Ncell in collaboration with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has further strengthened the communication for the Early Warning System (EWS) by expanding the coverage in both hydrological and meteorological disasters. On Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to this effect.

Environment 11 Jan, 2024

Curfew continues at Barahathawa Municipality in Sarlahi

Curfew continues at Barahathawa Municipality in Sarlahi

The District Administration Office Sarlahi has clamped a curfew in Barahathawa municipality from the afternoon today until tomorrow morning.

The District Administration Office Sarlahi has clamped a curfew in Barahathawa municipality from the afternoon today until tomorrow morning.

Environment 07 Jan, 2024

Winter tightens grip: Kathmandu chills at 3.5°C, fog blankets Tarai

Winter tightens grip: Kathmandu chills at 3.5°C, fog blankets Tarai

The winter's grip tightens on the Kathmandu Valley, with temperatures dropping to 3.5°C at 8:45 am this morning.

The winter's grip tightens on the Kathmandu Valley, with temperatures dropping to 3.5°C at 8:45 am this morning.

Environment 05 Jan, 2024

The largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider has been found in Australia

The largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider has been found in...

Spider experts from the nearby park retrieved it and soon realized it was the largest male specimen ever received from the public in Australia.

Spider experts from the nearby park retrieved it and soon realized it was the largest male specimen ever received from the public in Australia.

Environment 04 Jan, 2024

Weather forecast: Partly cloudy hills, foggy Terai to clear by afternoon

Weather forecast: Partly cloudy hills, foggy Terai to clear by afternoon

The weather is anticipated partly cloudy skies in the hilly terrains of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces for Thursday, according to the Meteorogical Forecast Division (MFD).

The weather is anticipated partly cloudy skies in the hilly terrains of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces for Thursday, according to the Meteorogical Forecast Division (MFD).

Environment 04 Jan, 2024

People urged to take precaution against cold

People urged to take precaution against cold

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division has urged people to take necessary precaution against cold as the temperature is on a decreasing trend across the country.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division has urged people to take necessary precaution against cold as the temperature is on a decreasing trend across the country.

Environment 22 Dec, 2023

Transformative Disaster Risk Reduction Communication unveiled in Tikapur Municipality through Scientific Flood Hazard Mural Art

Transformative Disaster Risk Reduction Communication unveiled in Tikapur Municipality...

Tikapur Municipality in Nepal's Kailali District, a region vulnerable to severe floods, is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to disaster risk reduction through the integration of scientific information into public art.

Tikapur Municipality in Nepal's Kailali District, a region vulnerable to severe floods, is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to disaster risk reduction through the integration of scientific information into public art.

Environment 20 Dec, 2023

Weather to get colder, with no immediate rain

Weather to get colder, with no immediate rain

The weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas, with generally clear in the rest of the country today. This is due to the effect of the westerly winds, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.

The weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas, with generally clear in the rest of the country today. This is due to the effect of the westerly winds, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.

Environment 14 Dec, 2023

At COP28, sticking points remain on fossil fuels and adapting to climate as talks near crunch time

At COP28, sticking points remain on fossil fuels and adapting to climate as talks...

Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s special envoy for climate change, expressed doubt that the pledges made would be met.

Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s special envoy for climate change, expressed doubt that the pledges made would be met.

Environment 10 Dec, 2023

Kathmandu Valley cooling down, Temperature dips to 6.0°C on Sunday

Kathmandu Valley cooling down, Temperature dips to 6.0°C on Sunday

The weather in the Kathmandu Valley is gradually becoming colder with the mercury dipping to a minimum of 6.0 °C on Sunday morning.

The weather in the Kathmandu Valley is gradually becoming colder with the mercury dipping to a minimum of 6.0 °C on Sunday morning.

Environment 10 Dec, 2023

Building Climate Ambition: Nepal's Commitment and Global Collaboration Highlighted at Dubai COP28

Building Climate Ambition: Nepal's Commitment and Global Collaboration Highlighted at...

In a session at Dubai COP28, a panel discussion titled "Building Blocks of Climate Ambition: People, Nature, and Action" convened representatives from diverse sectors, government and non-government entities, development partners, private sectors, community-based organizations, indigenous communities, and women's groups.

In a session at Dubai COP28, a panel discussion titled "Building Blocks of Climate Ambition: People, Nature, and Action" convened representatives from diverse sectors, government and non-government entities, development partners, private sectors, community-based organizations, indigenous communities, and women's groups.

Environment 07 Dec, 2023