Fog, mist to persist in tarai regions, clear skies elsewhere

The weather across Nepal is expected to remain partly cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, while the rest of the country will experience clear skies, according to the latest weather bulletin from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 02 Feb, 2025

Fair conditions across the country with fog in tarai regions

The weather across the country is expected to remain mostly fair, with a few exceptions in the hilly regions of Bagmati and Koshi provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) on Friday.

Environment 31 Jan, 2025

Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities

Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code of 1963, the practice continues, particularly among marginalised groups.

Opinion 31 Jan, 2025

In Pictures: Swasthani Bratakatha

Women stand on the banks of the Bagmati river to collect holy water during the month-long Swasthani Bratakatha festival, dedicated to Goddess Swasthani and Lord Madhav Narayan, at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, January 29, 2025.

Photo Gallery 29 Jan, 2025

Mild cold wave persists in eastern tarai as skies remain mostly clear across country

The weather today remains under the influence of westerly winds, bringing varied conditions across the country.

Environment 26 Jan, 2025

Announcement of post-disaster reconstruction: Better late than never

The government has pledged to begin post-disaster reconstruction with immediate effect even though a little belatedly.

Nepal 22 Jan, 2025

HPV vaccines distributed across all provinces: MoHP

The government is set to launch a nationwide program from February 4 to 18 to administer the HPV vaccine to 1.688 million girls aged 10-14 years.

Nepal 16 Jan, 2025

Over 1,100 fire incidents reported in five months, 16 lives lost

A total of 1,116 fire incidents have occurred across various districts of Nepal in the past five months, resulting in the death of 16 people, according to Nepal Police.

Nepal 15 Jan, 2025

Over 5,800 fugitives apprehended in five months

The Nepal Police has arrested 5,846 fugitives over the past five months (mid-July to mid-December) of the current fiscal year from across the country.

Nepal 10 Jan, 2025

Bagmati Action Plan to be implemented in nature-friendly manner: DPM Singh

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has said the Bagmati Action Plan would be implemented in a nature-friendly manner.

Kathmandu 07 Jan, 2025

Rain and snowfall likely from Monday

Most parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy weather due to the partial influence of western low-pressure systems.

Nepal 05 Jan, 2025

Number of hotels and restaurants reaches 142,233 in Nepal

The number of institutions offering residential and hospitality services, including hotels, lodges, resorts, homestays, guest houses, hostels, restaurants, and catering/party venues, has reached 142,233 in Nepal.

Business 01 Jan, 2025