Glacier, ice sheet tipping points could occur well below 1.5°C, scientists warn Glacier, ice sheet tipping points could occur well below 1.5°C, scientists warn Major tipping points for Earth’s ice sheets and mountain glaciers can occur at temperatures well below 1.5°C, said scientists briefing UN climate negotiators in Bonn on Tuesday. Major tipping points for Earth’s ice sheets and mountain glaciers can occur at temperatures well below 1.5°C, said scientists briefing UN climate negotiators in Bonn on Tuesday. Environment 19 Jun, 2025
Air pollution is top health risk in Nepal: World Bank Air pollution is top health risk in Nepal: World Bank Air pollution is the leading cause of death and disability in Nepal, with the Kathmandu Valley and Terai identified as the country’s pollution hotspots, according to a new World Bank report released on Tuesday. Air pollution is the leading cause of death and disability in Nepal, with the Kathmandu Valley and Terai identified as the country’s pollution hotspots, according to a new World Bank report released on Tuesday. Environment 17 Jun, 2025
Widespread rainfall forecast across Nepal, heavy showers likely in some provinces Widespread rainfall forecast across Nepal, heavy showers likely in some provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country for today and tonight, with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in most provinces. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country for today and tonight, with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in most provinces. Environment 17 Jun, 2025
Govt committed to Chure-Terai-Madhesh conservation: Minister Shahi Govt committed to Chure-Terai-Madhesh conservation: Minister Shahi Minister for Forest and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to effectively implementing the Chure-Terai-Madhesh Conservation and Management Master Plan to safeguard the livelihoods of communities reliant on the Chure region. Minister for Forest and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to effectively implementing the Chure-Terai-Madhesh Conservation and Management Master Plan to safeguard the livelihoods of communities reliant on the Chure region. Environment 16 Jun, 2025
Rain, thunderstorms likely across provinces as monsoon conditions prevail Rain, thunderstorms likely across provinces as monsoon conditions prevail The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in several provinces. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in several provinces. Environment 16 Jun, 2025
11th Chure Conservation Day being observed today 11th Chure Conservation Day being observed today The 11th Chure Conservation Day is being observed today on the occasion of the establishment of President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Committee. The 11th Chure Conservation Day is being observed today on the occasion of the establishment of President Chure-Terai Madhesh Conservation Development Committee. Environment 16 Jun, 2025
Heavy rainfall likely as monsoon activity intensifies across Nepal Heavy rainfall likely as monsoon activity intensifies across Nepal The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast widespread rainfall across the country today and tonight, as monsoon activity intensifies in various regions. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast widespread rainfall across the country today and tonight, as monsoon activity intensifies in various regions. Environment 15 Jun, 2025
Weather Update: Rain likely across several provinces today and tonight Weather Update: Rain likely across several provinces today and tonight The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several regions. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several regions. Environment 14 Jun, 2025
Monsoon reaches Lumbini; Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces Monsoon reaches Lumbini; Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces The monsoon has now reached Lumbini Province and parts of Gandaki, marking its gradual spread across eastern and central Nepal. The monsoon has now reached Lumbini Province and parts of Gandaki, marking its gradual spread across eastern and central Nepal. Environment 13 Jun, 2025
Scattered showers likely, heavy rain in some areas Scattered showers likely, heavy rain in some areas Much of the country will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Much of the country will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 12 Jun, 2025
Rain likely in eastern, hilly regions; Brief showers possible in Kathmandu Rain likely in eastern, hilly regions; Brief showers possible in Kathmandu Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning has been forecast for parts of Koshi and Lumbini provinces and the hilly regions of the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning has been forecast for parts of Koshi and Lumbini provinces and the hilly regions of the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 10 Jun, 2025
Sampada School marks Environmental Day with call to cut plastic use Sampada School marks Environmental Day with call to cut plastic use Sampada School observed Environmental Day with an awareness program at Basantapur Durbar Square on June 5, drawing the attention of locals, tourists, and environmental enthusiasts. Sampada School observed Environmental Day with an awareness program at Basantapur Durbar Square on June 5, drawing the attention of locals, tourists, and environmental enthusiasts. Environment 08 Jun, 2025
Weather Update: Cloudy skies and scattered showers likely in hilly regions Weather Update: Cloudy skies and scattered showers likely in hilly regions The weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions across the country today, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions. The weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions across the country today, while the rest of the country will see mainly fair to partly cloudy conditions. Environment 08 Jun, 2025
ICIMOD named technical partner in ADB-led climate and disaster risk initiative ICIMOD named technical partner in ADB-led climate and disaster risk initiative The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been appointed one of three technical implementing partners in a major regional initiative by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aimed at transforming climate and disaster risk reduction across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been appointed one of three technical implementing partners in a major regional initiative by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aimed at transforming climate and disaster risk reduction across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). Environment 05 Jun, 2025
World Environment Day being observed today World Environment Day being observed today World Environment Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme “Alleviating Plastic Pollution: Our Responsibility.” World Environment Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme “Alleviating Plastic Pollution: Our Responsibility.” Environment 05 Jun, 2025
Koshi, Bagmati, other provinces to see scattered rainfall today Koshi, Bagmati, other provinces to see scattered rainfall today The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at a few places of Koshi Province, and at one or two places of Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at a few places of Koshi Province, and at one or two places of Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. Environment 04 Jun, 2025
Weather Update: Cloudy skies, rain expected in several provinces Weather Update: Cloudy skies, rain expected in several provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies over hilly areas and across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies over hilly areas and across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces today. Environment 01 Jun, 2025
Political commitments and seriousness needed to tackle pollution, say experts Political commitments and seriousness needed to tackle pollution, say experts While the government, on Thursday, announcing the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, stressed provisions in the budget to prioritise public health and environmental protection by implementing standards for air, noise, and water pollution control, experts in the sector cautioned for the long-term political commitments and seriousness about it. While the government, on Thursday, announcing the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, stressed provisions in the budget to prioritise public health and environmental protection by implementing standards for air, noise, and water pollution control, experts in the sector cautioned for the long-term political commitments and seriousness about it. Environment 31 May, 2025
Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change,... Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025. Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025. Environment 30 May, 2025
Rain, thunder likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces Rain, thunder likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces The weather today is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Gandaki provinces as well as the hilly regions across the country, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to mainly fair skies. The weather today is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Gandaki provinces as well as the hilly regions across the country, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to mainly fair skies. Environment 30 May, 2025
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
