Kathmandu Metropolis to launch �Recharge Kathmandu� programme Kathmandu, August 13 The Department of Environment Management of Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to launch ‘Recharge Kathmandu’ programme from government offices and the houses of its employees soon. According to DoEM chief Hari Kumar... Horoscopes 14 Aug, 2019
Plastic from burlap? Bangladesh invents a green throw-away bag DHAKA: As countries around the world try to cut down on throw-away plastic shopping bags, Bangladesh is hoping to cash in on an alternative: plastic-like bags made from jute, the plant fibre used to produce burlap bags. Bangladesh is the... Art & Culture 23 Jul, 2019
Experts warn of �dead zone� in Chesapeake Bay from pollution CONOWINGO: When the Conowingo Dam opened to fanfare nearly a century ago, the massive wall of concrete and steel began its job of harnessing water power in northern Maryland. It also quietly provided a side benefit: trapping sediment and silt before it... Art & Culture 07 Jul, 2019
80pc of diesel engine vehicles fail 'surprise' emission test KATHMANDU: As many as 80 per cent of the diesel engine vehicles that underwent a sudden emission test failed the trial held at Bhadrakali on Tuesday evening. The test was jointly conducted by the Department of Environment and Department of... Horoscopes 26 Jun, 2019
EDITORIAL: Poor air quality Switching to e-vehicles, shifting the brick kilns outside the Valley and abiding by the rules at construction sites are the ways to improve air quality The Kathmandu Valley is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Smoke emitted by vehicles and... 06 Jun, 2019
Kathmanduites breathing �unhealthy� air Kathmandu, June 4 As Nepal is all set to celebrate the 35th World Environment Day tomorrow with ‘air pollution’ as its theme, the capital’s air quality has been labelled ‘unhealthy’ by the government. One of the yardsticks to measure... Horoscopes 05 Jun, 2019
Coke�s CSR initiative KATHMANDU: Coca-Cola has partnered with the Nepali Army, central, provincial and local governments, Nepal Mountaineering Association and SPCC in the largest joint initiative to retrieve discarded garbage from Mt Everest. Themed ‘Clean Our... 08 May, 2019
90 per cent industries lack waste management system Kathmandu, April 30 While waste management remains a growing challenge in cities across the country, including Kathmandu, a recent survey has revealed that 90 per cent of industries which produce toxic waste are operating sans a waste management... Horoscopes 01 May, 2019
Police officer charged with illegally making, selling guns PLATTEKILL, NEW YORK: A police officer with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection has been arrested on charges of manufacturing guns at his upstate home and selling them to motorcycle gang members. Thirty-eight-year-old Gregg... Women 03 Mar, 2019
EDITORIAL: A step forward While the revised Indian guidelines will open up doors for cross-border trade of energy, Nepal must utilise it to maximum to drive the economy The Indian government’s latest decision to amend the “Guidelines on Cross-Border Trade of Electricity”... 25 Dec, 2018
India's capital chokes as pollution levels hit the worst this year Conditions expected to remain severe on Tuesday Doctors see increased number of patients with breathing issues Environmentalists says inaction by authorities is inexcusable NEW DELHI: Pollution levels in New Delhi have hit their... Art & Culture 24 Dec, 2018
Ways to curb pollution discussed Kathmandu, December 21 The National Human Rights Commission today held a discussion with the government officials and environment experts to seek their opinion and suggestions on reducing the adverse impact of air pollution on human health. NHRC... Horoscopes 22 Dec, 2018
