World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation

World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation

The increase was reported early Tuesday at international climate talks, where global officials are trying to cut emissions by 43% by 2030.

The increase was reported early Tuesday at international climate talks, where global officials are trying to cut emissions by 43% by 2030.

Environment 05 Dec, 2023

Possibility of light snowfall today

Possibility of light snowfall today

The weather today is generally clear in the hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces, with partial effect of westerly winds in the country.

The weather today is generally clear in the hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces, with partial effect of westerly winds in the country.

Environment 03 Dec, 2023

Light rain and snowfall forecast at few places today

Light rain and snowfall forecast at few places today

The Westerly wind along with the low-pressure area that has developed around Rajsthan of India have their general influence in Nepal at present.

The Westerly wind along with the low-pressure area that has developed around Rajsthan of India have their general influence in Nepal at present.

Environment 30 Nov, 2023

Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali

Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali

Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali

Partial to normal cloudy in Sudur Paschim and Karnali

Environment 26 Nov, 2023

On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica

On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica

On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen-but-rapidly melting Antarctica on Thursday and said intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address their commitments to lowering emissions of planet-warming gases.

On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen-but-rapidly melting Antarctica on Thursday and said intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address their commitments to lowering emissions of planet-warming gases.

Environment 24 Nov, 2023

UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise instead of plunge

UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said “the emissions gap is more like an emissions canyon — a canyon littered with broken promises, broken lives and broken records.”

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said “the emissions gap is more like an emissions canyon — a canyon littered with broken promises, broken lives and broken records.”

Environment 20 Nov, 2023

Light snowfall likely in high hilly, mountainous regions

Light snowfall likely in high hilly, mountainous regions

The Westerly wind has its partial impact in the country at present. The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly region of the country and generally fair in the rest of the regions, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.

The Westerly wind has its partial impact in the country at present. The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly region of the country and generally fair in the rest of the regions, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.

Environment 20 Nov, 2023

Partly cloudy condition in hilly region today

Partly cloudy condition in hilly region today

The sky will be partly cloudy in the hilly region and it will be generally fair in the rest of the country due to the partial influence of the Westerly wind, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

The sky will be partly cloudy in the hilly region and it will be generally fair in the rest of the country due to the partial influence of the Westerly wind, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 12 Nov, 2023

Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi

Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi

A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks.

A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks.

Environment 07 Nov, 2023

Brief rainfall, snowfall predicted in high hills

Brief rainfall, snowfall predicted in high hills

The partial impact of westerly wind will cause brief rainfall and snowfall in some areas of high hills and mountains for three days.

The partial impact of westerly wind will cause brief rainfall and snowfall in some areas of high hills and mountains for three days.

Environment 07 Nov, 2023

Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity

Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity

Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact.

Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact.

Environment 07 Oct, 2023

Nepali kids vulnerable to lead toxicity

Nepali kids vulnerable to lead toxicity

​​​​​​​Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact.

​​​​​​​Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact.

Environment 07 Oct, 2023

Heavy rainfall at few places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Madhesh, Koshi

Heavy rainfall at few places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Madhesh, Koshi

Heavy rainfall in one or two places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces is likely to occur on Wednesday, according to the Meterological Forecasting Division (MFD).

Heavy rainfall in one or two places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces is likely to occur on Wednesday, according to the Meterological Forecasting Division (MFD).

Environment 04 Oct, 2023

SC orders demolition of all structures within 65 metres from Phewa Lake

SC orders demolition of all structures within 65 metres from Phewa Lake

​​​​​​​The Supreme Court has ordered the government to demolish all buildings and structures built within 65 metres from the high flood point of Phewa Lake in Pokhara.

​​​​​​​The Supreme Court has ordered the government to demolish all buildings and structures built within 65 metres from the high flood point of Phewa Lake in Pokhara.

Environment 28 Sep, 2023

Probability of light to moderate rain

Probability of light to moderate rain

The weather remains partly cloudy to normal in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali Province, and partly cloudy to generally clear in the remaining provinces.

The weather remains partly cloudy to normal in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali Province, and partly cloudy to generally clear in the remaining provinces.

Environment 17 Sep, 2023

Climate protesters kick-off rallies across country

Climate protesters kick-off rallies across country

​​​​​​​While over 700 mobilisations against fossil fuels are planned around the world from September 15 to 17 to draw the attention of stakeholders, more than 500 people took to the streets today in the nine major cities of Nepal demanding rapid, just and equitable eradication of fossil fuels.

​​​​​​​While over 700 mobilisations against fossil fuels are planned around the world from September 15 to 17 to draw the attention of stakeholders, more than 500 people took to the streets today in the nine major cities of Nepal demanding rapid, just and equitable eradication of fossil fuels.

Environment 17 Sep, 2023

Indigenous crop varieties nearing extinction in Myagadi

Indigenous crop varieties nearing extinction in Myagadi

​​​​​​​Myagdi, a district rich in genetic resources and biological diversity, has reported the potential disappearance of 97 varieties of indigenous crops from its rural areas.

​​​​​​​Myagdi, a district rich in genetic resources and biological diversity, has reported the potential disappearance of 97 varieties of indigenous crops from its rural areas.

Environment 04 Sep, 2023

Air pollution shortening lives by 6.8 years: Report

Air pollution shortening lives by 6.8 years: Report

The Air Quality Life Index, 2023 report has found that air pollution has been shortening lives by 6.8 years in nine districts with the highest concentration of particulate pollution.

The Air Quality Life Index, 2023 report has found that air pollution has been shortening lives by 6.8 years in nine districts with the highest concentration of particulate pollution.

Environment 01 Sep, 2023

Rainfall to decrease from today

Rainfall to decrease from today

The continuous rain that has been falling for a few days will decrease from today.

The continuous rain that has been falling for a few days will decrease from today.

Environment 27 Aug, 2023

Himalayan Bank Limited to provide financial support to Kanti Children Hospital

Himalayan Bank Limited to provide financial support to Kanti Children Hospital

Himalayan Bank Ltd. has decided to extend financial assistance of Rs. 2 Million to Kanti Children Hospital, Maharajgunj.

Himalayan Bank Ltd. has decided to extend financial assistance of Rs. 2 Million to Kanti Children Hospital, Maharajgunj.

Environment 25 Aug, 2023