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
New projections show extreme glacier loss already at 2°C, global study warns New projections show extreme glacier loss already at 2°C, global study warns An international study published in Science finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated; with only 24% of present-day glacier mass remaining if the world warms to 2.7°C, the trajectory set by current climate policies. An international study published in Science finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated; with only 24% of present-day glacier mass remaining if the world warms to 2.7°C, the trajectory set by current climate policies. Environment 30 May, 2025
Weather Update: Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions Weather Update: Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions Weather across the country today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Weather across the country today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 27 May, 2025
Cloudy conditions and scattered rain likely in several provinces Cloudy conditions and scattered rain likely in several provinces Various parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall today and tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Various parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall today and tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 25 May, 2025
Nepal braces for wetter-than-average monsoon, says forecast Nepal braces for wetter-than-average monsoon, says forecast Most parts of Nepal are likely to receive above-average rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season, which spans from June 1 to September 30 (Jestha 18 to Ashwin 14), according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Most parts of Nepal are likely to receive above-average rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season, which spans from June 1 to September 30 (Jestha 18 to Ashwin 14), according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Environment 23 May, 2025
Cloudy skies with chances of rain, thunderstorms across the country Cloudy skies with chances of rain, thunderstorms across the country 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 in several areas. 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 in several areas. Environment 21 May, 2025
WWF Nepal marks 32nd anniversary, presents conservation awards and scholarships WWF Nepal marks 32nd anniversary, presents conservation awards and scholarships WWF Nepal marked its 32nd anniversary with a formal event held at The Malla Hotel in Kathmandu on Monday, celebrating more than three decades of dedicated work in conserving Nepal’s rich biodiversity. WWF Nepal marked its 32nd anniversary with a formal event held at The Malla Hotel in Kathmandu on Monday, celebrating more than three decades of dedicated work in conserving Nepal’s rich biodiversity. Environment 20 May, 2025
Sagarmatha Sambaad ends with 25-action points Sagarmatha Sambaad ends with 25-action points Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba closed the first ever environment conference, called ‘the Sagarmatha Sambaad,’ saying it was successful and critical in voicing concerns about the issues impacting everything from climate change to the mountains to the islands. Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba closed the first ever environment conference, called ‘the Sagarmatha Sambaad,’ saying it was successful and critical in voicing concerns about the issues impacting everything from climate change to the mountains to the islands. Environment 19 May, 2025
Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces today Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces today The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in various parts of the country today, as the influence of a western disturbance, local wind system, and moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea persists. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in various parts of the country today, as the influence of a western disturbance, local wind system, and moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea persists. Environment 18 May, 2025
'High mountain plastic pollution concern must have space in Sagarmatha Sambaad' 'High mountain plastic pollution concern must have space in Sagarmatha Sambaad' While top leaders, including Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, have been vehemently preaching for the success of Sagarmatha Sambaad, experts have cautioned not to exclude discussion on the presence of microplastics in Mount Everest's pristine environment (snow and steam water samples). While top leaders, including Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, have been vehemently preaching for the success of Sagarmatha Sambaad, experts have cautioned not to exclude discussion on the presence of microplastics in Mount Everest's pristine environment (snow and steam water samples). Environment 15 May, 2025
Early rains disrupt life in Kathmandu Valley - is the city ready for the monsoon? Early rains disrupt life in Kathmandu Valley - is the city ready for the monsoon? Pre-monsoon rainfall has already exposed Kathmandu’s drainage woes, flooding key areas and raising concerns about the Valley’s preparedness for the full monsoon season. Pre-monsoon rainfall has already exposed Kathmandu’s drainage woes, flooding key areas and raising concerns about the Valley’s preparedness for the full monsoon season. Environment 06 May, 2025
Weather Update: Rain, thunder likely in several provinces Weather Update: Rain, thunder likely in several provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today. Environment 06 May, 2025
Rain, thunder expected in parts of the country today Rain, thunder expected in parts of the country today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (MFD) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (MFD) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds Environment 04 May, 2025
Cloudy skies, rain and snow likely in hilly and mountain regions Cloudy skies, rain and snow likely in hilly and mountain regions The country will experience partly to generally cloudy conditions throughout the day, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). The country will experience partly to generally cloudy conditions throughout the day, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 01 May, 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.
