Nepal's floods: Time to get on the front foot with climate change in cities Across Nepal, thousands will be skipping this year’s Dashain festivities in honour of loved ones lost after floods and landslides devastated the country and took over more than 200 lives. Opinion 18 Oct, 2024
Sand accumulation and invasive plant proliferation in Jadishpur Reservoir threaten biodiversity The Jadishpur Reservoir, Nepal’s first man-made reservoir created for agricultural irrigation, serves as a crucial habitat for hundreds of bird species, diverse flora, and rich biodiversity. Nepal 16 Oct, 2024
World Habitat Day being marked today The World Habitat Day is being celebrated today by organizing various programmes. Environment 07 Oct, 2024
12,644 confirmed dengue cases, six deaths While approximately two million people are expected to leave the Kathmandu Valley during Dashain, and the Department of Transportation has issued 20-point directives to ensure safe and hassle-free travel, dengue fever could cause problems during Dashain if safety precautions are not taken, as dengue fever has spread to 76 districts so far. Nepal 26 Sep, 2024
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. Environment 08 Sep, 2024
KU and AFU announce the 3rd Habitat Innovation Conclave 2024 Kathmandu University (KU) and Agriculture Forestry University (AFU) have announced the third edition of the Habitat Innovation Conclave 2024, which will be held on September 16-17, 2024, at the Central Office of Agriculture and Forestry University in Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. Nepal 01 Sep, 2024
Monsoon-induced disaster in Nepal: Need of strengthening local government The country does not seem to be getting any respite from the monsoon disasters in view of several of them occurring in quick succession. Opinion 28 Aug, 2024
Eight new species of birds found in Resunga, Madane forest areas At least eight new species of birds were detected in the Resunga and Madane protected forest areas. Nepal 14 Aug, 2024
Dengue patients up in Kaski Kaski district reported 40 cases of dengue patients on Wednesday. Nepal 09 Aug, 2024
Innovative strategies for coexisting with the King: Tiger conservation in modern Nepal Tigers, often revered as the “King of the jungle”, face significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and human wildlife conflict. While traditional conservation methods have laid the foundation for protecting these majestic creatures, innovative strategies are now essential to address the complex challenges of the modern world. Opinion 02 Aug, 2024
Bardiya National Park boasts of 125 Royal Bengal Tigers The number of Royal Bengal Tiger has reached around 125 at the Bardiya National Park in Bardiya district, making it the country's second biggest habitat for the big cats. Nepal 29 Jul, 2024
Nepal faces heightened dengue outbreak risks amid monsoon-related disasters With the monsoon rain hammering Nepal, health stakeholders are warning of a potential dengue outbreak across the country. Nepal 10 Jul, 2024
