ADB highlights Nepal's electrification success and sustainable energy development Nepal has achieved a remarkable transformation in electrification, moving from just 2% access to electricity fifty years ago to over 95% of households connected today. Nepal 12 Dec, 2024
Investment of Rs 9 billion raised for Mid Kaligandaki hydro project Financial management has been assured for the Mid Kaligandaki Hydropower Project that is going to be constructed in the Kaligandaki River. Business 24 Jun, 2024
Genetic study of Mustang man reveals clues on spread of Malaria A team of geneticists and archaeologists has identified the earliest known case of P. falciparum malaria at the high Himalayan site of Chokhopani located along the Kali Gandaki River Valley in the Mustang District of Nepal. Science and Tech 17 Jun, 2024
Nepal draws global attention with int'l expert dialogue on climate change impact Highlighting the urgency, Nepal called upon the international community to address climate change repercussions on the Himalayas and downstream areas. Kathmandu 22 May, 2024
Birendra Tal returns to normal state after avalanche impact The Birendra Tal, a glacial lake at Samagaun, Chumanubri rural municipality-1 in northern Gorkha has gradually started to return to its normal state. Nepal 22 Apr, 2024
Massive avalanche in Manaslu, warnings issued for settlements near Budhigandaki River A massive avalanche occurred in the iconic Manaslu mountain in Samagaun of Chumanubri Rural Municipality-1 in north Gorkha this morning, triggering urgent warnings for nearby residents. Nepal 21 Apr, 2024
Archeological study reveals clues of early malaria, 7th century chaang in Upper Mustang An archeological study conducted by a team of international scientists has identified tantalizing clues about early malaria in Nepal and the role that long-distance trade may have played in its spread. Nepal 20 Mar, 2024
Kushma-Butwal 220 KV transmission line comes into operation The 220 KV power transmission line along the Kaligandaki corridor has commenced operations. Business 11 Dec, 2023
Building Climate Ambition: Nepal's Commitment and Global Collaboration Highlighted at Dubai COP28 In a session at Dubai COP28, a panel discussion titled "Building Blocks of Climate Ambition: People, Nature, and Action" convened representatives from diverse sectors, government and non-government entities, development partners, private sectors, community-based organizations, indigenous communities, and women's groups. Environment 07 Dec, 2023
Prime Minister Dahal arrives Mustang Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has arrived in Mustang this morning. Nepal 18 Oct, 2023
DPM Shrestha pledges to restore flood-hit Kagbeni with much priority Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has said the government prioritised the rebuilding of flood-damaged Kagbeni settlement in Mustang. Nepal 05 Sep, 2023
Shaligrams are becoming rarer because of climate change As a result, Shaligrams are kept in homes and in temples, where they are treated as both living gods and active community members. World 04 Aug, 2023