210 people killed in natural disasters nationwide since June 10 Since June 10, a total of 210 people have died due to various monsoon-triggered disasters such as floods and landslides across the country. Nepal 28 Aug, 2024
208 people killed in monsoon-induced disasters The death toll from monsoon-induced disasters across the country has reached 208, according to the Nepal Police. Nepal 27 Aug, 2024
203 people killed in monsoon-induced disasters Gandaki Province recorded the highest number of fatalities at 56, followed by 37 in Lumbini Province, 13 in Karnali Province, and 16 in Sudurpaschim Province. Nepal 25 Aug, 2024
As more floods batter Bangladesh and India, death toll rises to 30 Floods wreaked more havoc in India’s northeast and neighboring Bangladesh’s eastern region, raising this week’s total death toll to 30, officials and media reports said Friday. World 23 Aug, 2024
Cloudburst in Kanchanpur caused Rs 1.5 billion in loss: Administration The cloudburst occurred in Kanchanpur district on July 7 caused damages to the property worth Rs 1.57 billion, the District Administration Office said. Environment 23 Aug, 2024
Building resilience against monsoon hazards: Call for preparedness The monsoon season is a time of both opportunity and challenge for Nepal. It fuels our agriculture, a sector that contributes nearly 25 per cent of the country’s GDP and supports over 60 per cent of our population. Opinion 22 Aug, 2024
Paddy plantation reaches 98% nationwide, rice production expected to rise The country has recorded approximately 98 percent paddy plantation this year, with nearly 1.3 million hectares of land cultivated, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. Nepal 17 Aug, 2024
Nutrition-friendly local governance: Empowering communities Modern living conditions have largely transformed our lifestyle, food choices and dietary patterns. Opinion 15 Aug, 2024
Amazon rainforest stores carbon for the world, but this carbon sink is at risk, a study finds The Amazon rainforest stores the equivalent of almost two years of global carbon emissions, but its role as a carbon sink is under threat, according to a study released Monday. Environment 13 Aug, 2024
Flooding in Yemen has left 30 people dead and hundreds displaced, official says A Yemeni official said Wednesday that 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding in the southern city of Hodeidah following several days of heavy rains. World 08 Aug, 2024
Officials urge prompt customs clearance of chemical fertilizer The chemical fertilizers are transported from India via the Integrated Checkpoint, with trailers ferrying the heavy equipment. Business 06 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
