National Invasive Alien Species Management Strategy approved after 15 years

The National Invasive Alien Species Management Strategy and Implementation Plan 2081 has been approved after 15 years.

Environment 30 Mar, 2025

NAST seminar highlights urgent need for collaborative efforts to tackle biological invasions in Nepal

While various threats have been discussed, recent focus has shifted to plant species, which are increasingly recognized as potential national security threats.

Nepal 12 Jan, 2025

Nepali diplomats, officers attend special training programme in India

A delegation of 26 Nepali diplomats and officers from 10 key ministries and departments of the Government of Nepal participated in the inaugural Special Training Programme for Nepali Diplomats and Officers held in New Delhi, India.

Nepal 21 Dec, 2024

2024 Korea-Nepal Agriculture Cooperation Seminar marks 50 years of diplomatic relations

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal hosted the 2024 Korea-Nepal Agriculture Cooperation Seminar in Kathmandu on December 8, celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Kathmandu 09 Dec, 2024

Three highly hazardous pesticides banned in Nepal

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MOALD), has banned production, formulation, import, export, commercial uses, storage, sale, distribution, and transportation of the three most highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) named Paraquat/Paraquat Dichloride, Chlorpyrifos, and Phorate.

Nepal 07 Dec, 2024

26 Nepali diplomats, officers embark on special training programme in India

A delegation of twenty-six Nepali diplomats and officers is set to visit India from 20 to 30 November 2024.

Kathmandu 19 Nov, 2024

COP29 kicks off today: Nepal presenting glaring examples of climate change induced risks

A flash flood with mudslide had struck Thame village in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu district on last August 16.

Nepal 11 Nov, 2024

Rice production may decline this year: Ministry of Agriculture

This year, rice production may decrease due to adverse weather conditions during the harvest season.

Nepal 05 Nov, 2024

Agriculture Minister bats for fishery business for sustainable economic growth

Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari has said that fishery business has crucial roles in attaining Nepal's sustainable economic growth.

Nepal 23 Oct, 2024

South Asian countries trial digital tool to streamline and strengthen biodiversity reporting

National biodiversity experts and officials from Bhutan, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Cambodia have gathered in Kathmandu to explore new ways to monitor and report on the state of nature in their countries.

Kathmandu 19 Sep, 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

67.3pc rice plantation complete till date

As of now, the country has reported 67.3 percent completion of rice planting for the season.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2024