Govt to launch flood warning system Kathmandu, June 24 The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has begun the test of weather-based flood warning system with an aim to give adequate time to apply safety measures before a flood occurs in downstream and other possible... Horoscopes 25 Jun, 2017
Monsoon likely to hit Nepal today Kathmandu, June 8 With favourable conditions developing, meteorologists said Nepal was likely to welcome monsoon tomorrow. According to Meteorological Forecasting Division, monsoon wind from the Bay of Bengal has already hit western and central... Horoscopes 09 Jun, 2017
MFD forecasts early onset of monsoon Kathmandu, June 4 The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said Nepal is likely to welcome monsoon a few days ahead of the normal onset date this year. Though the tentative date for arrival of monsoon in the eastern part is June 10, it may... Horoscopes 05 Jun, 2017
Let there be light: German scientists test 'artificial sun' BERLIN: Scientists in Germany flipped the switch Thursday on what's being described as "the world's largest artificial sun" and which they hope will help shed light on new ways of making climate-friendly fuel. The giant honeycomb-like setup of... Mobile & Apps 23 Mar, 2017
Scientists switch on 'artificial sun' in German lab BERLIN: Scientists in Germany are flipping the switch on what's being described as "the world's largest artificial sun," hoping it will help shed light on new ways of making climate-friendly fuel. The "Synlight" experiment in Juelich, about 30... Mobile & Apps 23 Mar, 2017
DoHM to upgrade weather forecasting system Kathmandu, September 4 The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology is all set to establish a radiosonde station on the premises of Tribhuvan University in Kirtipur in a move to upgrade the current short-range weather forecasting system and make... Horoscopes 05 Sep, 2016
NT, DoHM sign pact Kathmandu, July 28 At a time when floods and landslides have wreaked havoc in various parts of the country, Nepal Telecom (NT) has entered into an agreement with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DoHM) to provide early warnings on... 29 Jul, 2016
DoHM planning to install three radars KATHMANDU: If everything goes well, Nepal will have sophisticated radars installed in three places of the country in next two-three years which will help government authorities to gather information relating to precipitation in watershed areas and... Horoscopes 09 Jun, 2015
It pays to be positive at work: Study LONDON: A person with a vindictive outlook tends to drive jobs and friends away, besides holding himself back, a new study has confirmed.We repay an invitation to dinner with a counter-invitation, reciprocate acts of kindness or help. This is known as... Travel Abroad 02 Apr, 2009
Govt’s bid to lessen impact of floods Kathmandu, August 9:The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DoHM) is strengthening its flood-forecasting system within a year to disseminate reliable information to minimise the impact of floods.The country lacks a reliable flood-forecasting... Horoscopes 10 Aug, 2007
TOPICS: Thailand shows the way to break patents By standing up to pressure from ‘big pharma’ over cheap anti-AIDS drugs, Thailand may have created an opening in global trade rules that will permit developing countries to more readily break patents in times of public health emergencies. The fact... 22 May, 2007
Pre-monsoon rainfall up in capital since last year Kathmandu, May 9:Monsoon is far away, but showers are lashing the capital, providing much-needed relief to denizens reeling under scorching heat. These pre-monsoon showers indicate that weather pattern is changing, say weather watchers. “We have... Travel 10 May, 2007
