Fog blankets Terai, light snowfall forecast in high hills and mountains Fog blankets Terai, light snowfall forecast in high hills and mountains Dense fog and mist have affected large parts of the Terai, while light snowfall and rain are forecast in the country’s high hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Dense fog and mist have affected large parts of the Terai, while light snowfall and rain are forecast in the country’s high hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Environment 02 Jan, 2026
As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back. High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back. Environment 24 Dec, 2025
Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days. All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days. Environment 23 Dec, 2025
'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest region 'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest... WWF Nepal and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Friday convened key government representatives, local authorities, development partners, and community organizations at the inception workshop of the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya Project. WWF Nepal and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Friday convened key government representatives, local authorities, development partners, and community organizations at the inception workshop of the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya Project. Environment 13 Dec, 2025
International Mountain Day being observed today International Mountain Day being observed today The International Mountain Day (IMD) is being celebrated today with a variety of programmes across the world and in Nepal too. The International Mountain Day (IMD) is being celebrated today with a variety of programmes across the world and in Nepal too. Environment 11 Dec, 2025
ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Secretariat to Kathmandu University ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Secretariat to Kathmandu... The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kathmandu University to formally transfer the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) secretariat in a ceremony on 10 December 2025 at ICIMOD Headquarters, Kathmandu, Nepal. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kathmandu University to formally transfer the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) secretariat in a ceremony on 10 December 2025 at ICIMOD Headquarters, Kathmandu, Nepal. Environment 11 Dec, 2025
Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today. Environment 07 Dec, 2025
Call to split Ministry of Forests and Environment Call to split Ministry of Forests and Environment Environmentalists have called for the separation of the environment portfolio from the Ministry of Forests and Environment, claiming that it impedes effective management of air pollution and climate issues, which the government should prioritise. Environmentalists have called for the separation of the environment portfolio from the Ministry of Forests and Environment, claiming that it impedes effective management of air pollution and climate issues, which the government should prioritise. Environment 30 Nov, 2025
UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific Extreme heat is reshaping the region’s disaster landscape and driving the fastest growing climate-related hazards, according to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2025: Rising Heat, Rising Risk released on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Extreme heat is reshaping the region’s disaster landscape and driving the fastest growing climate-related hazards, according to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2025: Rising Heat, Rising Risk released on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Environment 26 Nov, 2025
UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit... United Nations climate talks in Brazil reached a subdued agreement Saturday that pledged more funding for countries to adapt to the wrath of extreme weather. But the catch-all agreement doesn’t include explicit details to phase out fossil fuels or strengthen countries' inadequate emissions cutting plans, which dozens of nations demanded. United Nations climate talks in Brazil reached a subdued agreement Saturday that pledged more funding for countries to adapt to the wrath of extreme weather. But the catch-all agreement doesn’t include explicit details to phase out fossil fuels or strengthen countries' inadequate emissions cutting plans, which dozens of nations demanded. Environment 23 Nov, 2025
Nepal receives $9.4 million for forest carbon cuts under World Bank's FCPF program Nepal receives $9.4 million for forest carbon cuts under World Bank's FCPF program Nepal has received USD 9.4 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) after successfully reducing around 1.88 million tons of carbon dioxide under the REDD+ Emission Reductions Program in the Terai Arc Landscape. Nepal has received USD 9.4 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) after successfully reducing around 1.88 million tons of carbon dioxide under the REDD+ Emission Reductions Program in the Terai Arc Landscape. Environment 16 Nov, 2025
Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate anxiety Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate... Many general anxiety treatments relate to calming the body and clearing the head, and Doherty said that all of those work with climate anxiety. Many general anxiety treatments relate to calming the body and clearing the head, and Doherty said that all of those work with climate anxiety. Environment 13 Nov, 2025
Fair weather likely for most parts of the country Fair weather likely for most parts of the country The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted mainly fair weather across most parts of the country for the next 24 hours. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted mainly fair weather across most parts of the country for the next 24 hours. Environment 13 Nov, 2025
Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it Methane levels in the atmosphere increased 5.2% from 2015 to 2024, while carbon dioxide levels jumped 5.8% in the same time, according to NOAA data. Methane levels in the atmosphere increased 5.2% from 2015 to 2024, while carbon dioxide levels jumped 5.8% in the same time, according to NOAA data. Environment 10 Nov, 2025
Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high himalayas Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high... Most parts of the country are likely to witness mainly fair weather today, while partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Most parts of the country are likely to witness mainly fair weather today, while partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Environment 09 Nov, 2025
Weather update: Rain expected in most parts of country until Saturday morning Weather update: Rain expected in most parts of country until Saturday morning The Meteorology Forecasting Division has stated that the 'Montha' cyclone will bring rainfall to most parts of the country until Saturday morning. The Meteorology Forecasting Division has stated that the 'Montha' cyclone will bring rainfall to most parts of the country until Saturday morning. Environment 30 Oct, 2025
Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Oxfam released a report highlighting that the world’s richest 0.1% emit more carbon per day than the poorest half of humanity produce in a year. Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Oxfam released a report highlighting that the world’s richest 0.1% emit more carbon per day than the poorest half of humanity produce in a year. Environment 30 Oct, 2025
Asia-Pacific forest leaders discuss carbon market roadmap ahead of COP 30 Asia-Pacific forest leaders discuss carbon market roadmap ahead of COP 30 Senior forestry officials and climate finance experts from Indonesia, Viet Nam, and Nepal gathered in Seoul this week to explore ways to expand high-integrity forest carbon transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Senior forestry officials and climate finance experts from Indonesia, Viet Nam, and Nepal gathered in Seoul this week to explore ways to expand high-integrity forest carbon transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Environment 28 Oct, 2025
Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea continues to trigger widespread precipitation. A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea continues to trigger widespread precipitation. Environment 28 Oct, 2025
Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds coupled with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds coupled with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 27 Oct, 2025
Kathmandu SC issues show-cause order over Oli's arrest The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show-cause order to the government over the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
Business FM Wagle vows to remove administrative hurdles, curb corruption Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has pledged to eliminate administrative and legal barriers and curb corruption to support private sector growth.
Nepal High alert against bird flu in Kavrepalanchowk Kavrepalanchowk and adjoining district Sindhupalchowk have been placed on high-alert due to risk of bird flu outbreak.
Nepal Good Governance Blueprint proposes governance shake up, termination of some public entities The Good Governance Blueprint, 2082 BS unveiled by the government to reform public administration proposes scrapping around a dozen public entities, while merging some and transferring others to province and local levels as part of a governance shake up.
Business NEPSE extends losses, falls 47 points; turnover declines The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) extended its losing streak on Monday, dropping by 47.71 points or 1.65 percent to close at 2,831.39 points. The benchmark index had already declined by 71 points on Sunday.
Nepal Police seize illegally imported broiler chickens in Rautahat Police have seized a vehicle carrying illegally imported broiler chickens in Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality of Rautahat.
Kathmandu Cabinet meeting scheduled for today A Cabinet meeting is scheduled to be held at 4:00 pm today, according to Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokharel.
Kathmandu Labour Ministry moves to implement reform agenda; token system scrapped The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has initiated steps to implement its components of the government’s recently approved 100-point governance reform agenda.
Business Gold price drops Rs 2,500 per tola; silver also declines Gold price declined by Rs 2,500 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, a day after a sharp rise.
