'Mountains in hot spot of climate change' Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said mountains lie at the hot spot of the quagmire of climate change. Nepal 24 Mar, 2022
Sustainable forest management: Way to mitigate climate change effects In spite of the rapid loss of forests worldwide, forest area in Nepal has increased in the past two decades, covering around 45 per cent of the country’s total area. Even in the midst of Nepal’s political instability and rapid urbanisation, the success achieved in forest conservation is commendable. Opinion 31 Dec, 2021
Local levels urged to mitigate effects of cold wave The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration today issued a circular to all local levels, directing them to take measures against the hazards of cold wave. Nepal 31 Dec, 2021
Waste management The Kathmandu Valley, comprising three cities, has been widely acclaimed for its natural beauty, rich culture and excellence of art and architecture since ancient times. Blogs 03 Dec, 2021
EDITORIAL - Foreign investment Investment Board Nepal (IBN), which is responsible for bringing in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country in the productive sectors, has approved investments worth approximately Rs 73 billion for the construction and development of two hydropower projects. Opinion 11 Oct, 2021
UN secretary-general calls for accelerated action on jobs, social protection ​​​​​​​Investing in job-rich growth, social protection and a just transition to a net-zero emissions future, particularly in low -and middle-income countries, could prevent a further deepening of the inequalities between developed and developing economies that have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, said UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, in a policy brief issued on Tuesday. Business 30 Sep, 2021
EDITORIAL - Energy for all Nepal has unveiled its roadmap for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) by 2030, which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. The roadmap also envisages increasing the amount of renewable energy by gradually cutting down on the use of fossil fuel and enhancing energy efficiency. Opinion 22 Sep, 2021
Melamchi disaster: Lesson for municipal governments Excessive rainfall in June and August caused floods and landslides in Melamchi and the surrounding areas. Opinion 17 Aug, 2021
Climate change in Nepal Policies on impact adaptation needed Nepal is exposed to several hazards due to the variable geo-climatic conditions, young and fragile geology, haphazard and unplanned settlements, deforestation, environmental degradation and increasing population. Opinion 10 Aug, 2021
Move to sell Chure riverine materials stayed The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the government’s decision to sell riverine materials from the Chure range and issued a show cause notice to the government. Nepal 19 Jun, 2021
EDITORIAL: Frustrated forces The call for a joint struggle by five former prime ministers of Nepal against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli portends political disturbances in the near future at a time when the coronavirus is raging across the country. Opinion 14 Jun, 2021
EDITORIAL: Scrap decision The government’s decision to allow the export of mineral-based construction materials, such as rocks, gravel and sand, to reduce the trade deficit has drawn flak from different political parties and environmental groups. Opinion 04 Jun, 2021
