Kathmandu urged to mask up as pollution soars With air pollution levels in Kathmandu on the rise, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to wear masks as a protective measure in Kathmandu. The federal capital's air quality has been ranked among the world's most unhealthy, prompting the Ministry to advise caution. Environment 30 Apr, 2024
Neighboring countries' development activities have an impact on Nepal's air quality Dr Bhupendra Das, Air Quality Specialist. He holds two master’s degrees (Environmental Technology from the Teesside University, UK and Environmental Science from the Tribhuvan University, Nepal). Nepal 15 Apr, 2024
Photo Gallery: Eyes of Swayambhunath feel the sting of pollution An aerial view of the Swayambhunath Stupa, a World Heritage site enlisted by UNESCO, has been pictured on a smoggy day as the air quality continues to degrade, in Kathmandu - Photo Gallery 07 Apr, 2021
Dhangadhi's air pollution level highest nationwide in past 24 hours On Monday, Dhangadhi has witnessed hazardous levels of air pollution, becoming the most polluted city nationwide - Nepal 05 Apr, 2021
Nepal govt shuts schools, colleges for four days owing to pollution The Government of Nepal has decided to shut all educational institutions for four days starting Tuesday, owing to the severe deterioration of air quality in recent days. Nepal 29 Mar, 2021
Concerns over respiratory illnesses related to environmental toxins on the rise with increasing air pollution Measurement of air quality through the Air Quality Index (AQI) in city areas of the centralised valley, along with few areas of the Tarai region, shows that air pollution has become rampant. Nepal 25 Mar, 2021
Tapering efforts The World Environment Day has come and gone with ‘green cities’ as its theme. Amid calls to keep Nepal’s environment intact, the rivers are getting more polluted with each passing day, agricultural runoff laced with chemicals from synthetic... 06 Jun, 2005
