What's behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal What's behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal When the particles interact with the gases in our atmosphere, they can produce light — blue and purple from nitrogen, green and red from oxygen. When the particles interact with the gases in our atmosphere, they can produce light — blue and purple from nitrogen, green and red from oxygen. Environment 13 Oct, 2024
Climatologists report climate change altering monsoon patterns Climatologists report climate change altering monsoon patterns Climatologists have indicated that the monsoon system is showing variations, likely due to global warming. Climatologists have indicated that the monsoon system is showing variations, likely due to global warming. Environment 13 Oct, 2024
Monsoon entirely retreats from Nepal Monsoon entirely retreats from Nepal This year's monsoon made its complete exit from the country on Saturday. This year's monsoon made its complete exit from the country on Saturday. Environment 12 Oct, 2024
Monsoon gradually weakening Monsoon gradually weakening The monsoon winds are affecting the eastern parts of Madhes and Bagmati provinces including Koshi province, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. The monsoon winds are affecting the eastern parts of Madhes and Bagmati provinces including Koshi province, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 09 Oct, 2024
World Habitat Day being marked today World Habitat Day being marked today The World Habitat Day is being celebrated today by organizing various programmes. The World Habitat Day is being celebrated today by organizing various programmes. Environment 07 Oct, 2024
Environmental conservation: Intention to protect and act is key to safeguarding natural assets Environmental conservation: Intention to protect and act is key to safeguarding... "In any feudal family, it was fashionable to hunt animals and decorate homes with their skins and horns. But my daughter burned everything and has barred us from doing so," said Sharat Singh Bhanadari, Minister for Labour, Employment, and Security, at the Jyanu-Basant Raj Mishra Foundation Award 2024 ceremony. "In any feudal family, it was fashionable to hunt animals and decorate homes with their skins and horns. But my daughter burned everything and has barred us from doing so," said Sharat Singh Bhanadari, Minister for Labour, Employment, and Security, at the Jyanu-Basant Raj Mishra Foundation Award 2024 ceremony. Environment 06 Oct, 2024
VFC Youth Cohorts Unite for Environmental Action in Nationwide River Cleanup Campaign VFC Youth Cohorts Unite for Environmental Action in Nationwide River Cleanup Campaign In recognition of World Cleanup Day on September 20 and World River Day on September 21, communities across Nepal participated in a week-long River Cleanup Campaign. In recognition of World Cleanup Day on September 20 and World River Day on September 21, communities across Nepal participated in a week-long River Cleanup Campaign. Environment 06 Oct, 2024
Heavy rainfall likely at some places of Koshi, Bagmati provinces Heavy rainfall likely at some places of Koshi, Bagmati provinces The country has witnessed influence of monsoon winds and partial effects of the low pressure system formed in northeast Assam and adjoining areas of India, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The country has witnessed influence of monsoon winds and partial effects of the low pressure system formed in northeast Assam and adjoining areas of India, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 03 Oct, 2024
Excessive downpour wreaks havoc across country Excessive downpour wreaks havoc across country As monsoon clouds continue to affect the country, at least 87 people have died, over 60 injured and 72 have gone missing as a result of excessive rain, according to Nepal Police. As monsoon clouds continue to affect the country, at least 87 people have died, over 60 injured and 72 have gone missing as a result of excessive rain, according to Nepal Police. Environment 29 Sep, 2024
Relentless rain disrupts lives across the country Relentless rain disrupts lives across the country Relentless rain has disrupted daily life across the country, halting flights and highways. Relentless rain has disrupted daily life across the country, halting flights and highways. Environment 28 Sep, 2024
Low visibility affects TIA flights schedule for Friday Low visibility affects TIA flights schedule for Friday Flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) remained disrupted today owing to adverse weather. According to TIA office, flights towards both domestic and international services were affected. Flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) remained disrupted today owing to adverse weather. According to TIA office, flights towards both domestic and international services were affected. Environment 27 Sep, 2024
Heavy rainfall expected in multiple provinces as monsoon continues across country Heavy rainfall expected in multiple provinces as monsoon continues across country The weather across Nepal is expected to remain generally cloudy, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in various regions of all provinces, today, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division. The weather across Nepal is expected to remain generally cloudy, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in various regions of all provinces, today, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division. Environment 26 Sep, 2024
One killed, two hurt due to lightning strike in Dang One killed, two hurt due to lightning strike in Dang A person was killed and two others were injured when lightning struck them at the mud-and-stone house of Nimkali Sahu at Khungkot, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-11 in Dang district on Tuesday. A person was killed and two others were injured when lightning struck them at the mud-and-stone house of Nimkali Sahu at Khungkot, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-11 in Dang district on Tuesday. Environment 25 Sep, 2024
At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep... Wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) of cultivated land and natural areas scorched, authorities said Monday. Wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) of cultivated land and natural areas scorched, authorities said Monday. Environment 17 Sep, 2024
Weather Today: Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Weather Today: Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country. The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country. Environment 15 Sep, 2024
Pollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame Pollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame In 2000, 60% of the methane spewed into the air came from direct human activity. Now it's 65%, the study found. In 2000, 60% of the methane spewed into the air came from direct human activity. Now it's 65%, the study found. Environment 12 Sep, 2024
Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces Presently the monsoon winds have influence across the country and the low pressure line of the monsoon is located towards south of the average place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Presently the monsoon winds have influence across the country and the low pressure line of the monsoon is located towards south of the average place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 11 Sep, 2024
Number of vultures up by 22 per cent in Pokhara and surrounding areas Number of vultures up by 22 per cent in Pokhara and surrounding areas The number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas has surged by 22 per cent, according to the latest vulture census. The number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas has surged by 22 per cent, according to the latest vulture census. Environment 08 Sep, 2024
The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year In 2022, most of the world’s nations agreed to make the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans. In 2022, most of the world’s nations agreed to make the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans. Environment 05 Sep, 2024
Flooding obstructs Madi-Thori roadway Flooding obstructs Madi-Thori roadway The Madi-Thori road in Chitwan has been obstructed due to the flooding caused by the swollen Ghangharkhola rivulet following incessant rain since last night. The Madi-Thori road in Chitwan has been obstructed due to the flooding caused by the swollen Ghangharkhola rivulet following incessant rain since last night. Environment 01 Sep, 2024
Business Tourist influx rises in Everest region: Over 12,000 visit in a month Tourist arrivals in the Everest region have surged with the onset of spring.
Nepal New bird species recorded in Nepal; Violet Cuckoo becomes 899th species A new bird species, the Violet Cuckoo (Baijani Koili in Nepali), has been officially recorded in Nepal, marking the 899th bird species in the country’s avian records.
Kathmandu President Paudel summons Federal Parliament session for April 25 President Ramchandra Paudel has summoned a session of the Federal Parliament for Friday, April 25.
Business NEPSE edges up by 7 points, daily turnover declines to Rs 7.26 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index inched up by 7.01 points, or 0.26 percent, on Wednesday to close at 2,696.23 points, marking the second trading day of the Nepali New Year 2082.
Nepal Lower Everest to host mountain biking festival 'Tour-de-Khijidemba-Pikey 2025' The Lower Everest Region of Nepal is set to host one of the most exciting adventure tourism events of the year—the Tour-de-Khijidemba-Pikey 2025, a four-day mountain biking festival scheduled from May 1 to May 4.
Business Gold hits record high of Rs 187,000 per tola on Wednesday The price of gold surged to a new record high in the domestic market on Thursday, reaching Rs 187,000 per tola after rebounding strongly by Rs 2,700 in a single day.
Kathmandu Govt urges agitating teachers to return to classroom The government has urged the agitating teachers to return to their classrooms.
Business Birgunj Customs collects over Rs 124 billion in nine months The Birgunj Customs Office has collected Rs 124.7 billion in public revenue during the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
Environment Thunderstorms, rain forecast for hilly regions; Kathmandu to remain partly cloudy The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the hilly regions and partly cloudy to mainly fair weather in the rest of the country for this afternoon.
