WWF Nepal, Ministry of Forests sign decade-long conservation partnership worth USD 40 million WWF Nepal, Ministry of Forests sign decade-long conservation partnership worth USD 40... The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal have formalised a Scope of Cooperation aimed at scaling biodiversity conservation and sustainable development efforts across Nepal, with WWF Nepal committing to mobilise up to USD 40 million over ten years to support implementation. The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal have formalised a Scope of Cooperation aimed at scaling biodiversity conservation and sustainable development efforts across Nepal, with WWF Nepal committing to mobilise up to USD 40 million over ten years to support implementation. Environment 29 Apr, 2026
Heavy rain, hail and strong winds forecast across country Heavy rain, hail and strong winds forecast across country The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the country on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely in some areas. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the country on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely in some areas. Environment 29 Apr, 2026
Widespread rain likely across country, heavy downpour possible in parts Widespread rain likely across country, heavy downpour possible in parts The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions across most parts of the country on Tuesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several provinces. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions across most parts of the country on Tuesday, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several provinces. Environment 28 Apr, 2026
Thunderstorms likely in hills as Tarai swelters Thunderstorms likely in hills as Tarai swelters The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Environment 27 Apr, 2026
Hindu Kush Himalaya snowpack hits record low for fourth straight year, threatening water security for two billion Hindu Kush Himalaya snowpack hits record low for fourth straight year, threatening... The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has recorded its lowest snowpack in 24 years of monitoring, falling 27.8 percent below the long-term average in 2026 — breaking last year's record low and marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow persistence, according to the Snow Update Report 2026 released Thursday by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has recorded its lowest snowpack in 24 years of monitoring, falling 27.8 percent below the long-term average in 2026 — breaking last year's record low and marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow persistence, according to the Snow Update Report 2026 released Thursday by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). Environment 26 Apr, 2026
Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces; hot conditions persist in Terai Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces; hot conditions persist in Terai Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several parts of the country today, particularly in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several parts of the country today, particularly in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 26 Apr, 2026
Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills Heatwave persists in western Terai as rain brings relief to hills Nepal's western Terai continued to swelter under heatwave conditions on Saturday, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology maintaining its heat advisory and warning that maximum temperatures in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces could remain at or above 40 degrees Celsius over the next three days. Nepal's western Terai continued to swelter under heatwave conditions on Saturday, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology maintaining its heat advisory and warning that maximum temperatures in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces could remain at or above 40 degrees Celsius over the next three days. Environment 25 Apr, 2026
Rain likely in hills, heatwave risk persists in Tarai Rain likely in hills, heatwave risk persists in Tarai The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in Koshi Province and the country’s hilly and Himalayan regions on Friday, with chances of rain and thunderstorms, while hot conditions are expected to persist across the Tarai. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in Koshi Province and the country’s hilly and Himalayan regions on Friday, with chances of rain and thunderstorms, while hot conditions are expected to persist across the Tarai. Environment 24 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu records second most polluted major city in world as air quality hits very unhealthy levels Kathmandu records second most polluted major city in world as air quality hits very... Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, ranked as the second most polluted major city in the world on Wednesday, trailing only Lahore, Pakistan, according to real-time air quality data from IQAir, as PM2.5 pollution levels in the capital soared to more than 32 times the World Health Organization's annual guideline value. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, ranked as the second most polluted major city in the world on Wednesday, trailing only Lahore, Pakistan, according to real-time air quality data from IQAir, as PM2.5 pollution levels in the capital soared to more than 32 times the World Health Organization's annual guideline value. Environment 23 Apr, 2026
Hot conditions intensify across Tarai Hot conditions intensify across Tarai Hot weather conditions are set to intensify across much of the Tarai and lowland regions, with chances of heatwave in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Hot weather conditions are set to intensify across much of the Tarai and lowland regions, with chances of heatwave in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 23 Apr, 2026
Heatwave tightens grip on Terai as hills see rain Heatwave tightens grip on Terai as hills see rain The western and central Terai across the country will swelter through another day of heatwave conditions on Wednesday, with Bhairahawa forecast to record the country's highest temperatures of the day, The western and central Terai across the country will swelter through another day of heatwave conditions on Wednesday, with Bhairahawa forecast to record the country's highest temperatures of the day, Environment 22 Apr, 2026
Heatwave alert issued for western terai as temperatures soar Heatwave alert issued for western terai as temperatures soar The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special heatwave bulletin warning of extreme heat conditions across Nepal's Terai belt over the next three days, with temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above already recorded in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces since Monday. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special heatwave bulletin warning of extreme heat conditions across Nepal's Terai belt over the next three days, with temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above already recorded in parts of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces since Monday. Environment 21 Apr, 2026
Heat wave likely in tarai as temperatures surge across Nepal Heat wave likely in tarai as temperatures surge across Nepal The Department has urged the public to remain updated through its official bulletins and to adopt necessary precautionary measures. The Department has urged the public to remain updated through its official bulletins and to adopt necessary precautionary measures. Environment 20 Apr, 2026
Red Panda-Tahr Conference concludes with seven-point declaration Red Panda-Tahr Conference concludes with seven-point declaration The ‘Biodiversity and Red Panda-Tahr International Conference 2083’ concluded in Diktel with a seven-point declaration focusing on conservation and sustainable development. The ‘Biodiversity and Red Panda-Tahr International Conference 2083’ concluded in Diktel with a seven-point declaration focusing on conservation and sustainable development. Environment 20 Apr, 2026
Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hills; heat in Madhes Rain, thunderstorms forecast in hills; heat in Madhes The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions, including Koshi Province, and partly cloudy weather in the Terai for Sunday. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and Himalayan regions, including Koshi Province, and partly cloudy weather in the Terai for Sunday. Environment 19 Apr, 2026
Cloudy skies, chance of rain in hills and himalayas Cloudy skies, chance of rain in hills and himalayas The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy weather elsewhere across the country. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy conditions in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today, with partly cloudy weather elsewhere across the country. Environment 17 Apr, 2026
Showers likely in Koshi highlands; Hot day warning for terai plains Showers likely in Koshi highlands; Hot day warning for terai plains The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy skies over the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi Province today, with similar conditions extending to the Himalayan belts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy skies over the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi Province today, with similar conditions extending to the Himalayan belts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. Environment 16 Apr, 2026
Partly cloudy skies, light rain likely in some regions Partly cloudy skies, light rain likely in some regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly cloudy to generally fair weather across most parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some regions. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly cloudy to generally fair weather across most parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some regions. Environment 10 Apr, 2026
Nepal's community water initiative shortlisted for global WAFA award Nepal's community water initiative shortlisted for global WAFA award A Nepal-led community water initiative has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Water Air Food Awards (WAFA), highlighting the country’s growing recognition in grassroots environmental innovation. A Nepal-led community water initiative has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Water Air Food Awards (WAFA), highlighting the country’s growing recognition in grassroots environmental innovation. Environment 09 Apr, 2026
Regional conference in Lumbini highlights regenerative agriculture for sustainable future Regional conference in Lumbini highlights regenerative agriculture for sustainable... A three-day regional conference on deep regenerative agriculture concluded in Lumbini, emphasizing sustainable, nature-positive farming systems in the Eastern Himalayan region. A three-day regional conference on deep regenerative agriculture concluded in Lumbini, emphasizing sustainable, nature-positive farming systems in the Eastern Himalayan region. Environment 09 Apr, 2026
Nepal Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Nepal Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.”
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.
Environment Heatwave tightens grip on Tarai, likely to persist for three more days A prolonged heatwave is sweeping across Nepal's southern plains, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) warning that temperatures could exceed 38 degrees Celsius in several Tarai districts over the next three days.
