KMC to take strict action against plastic bouquet, flower users The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has warned to take strict action against those using plastic bouquets and flowers. Kathmandu 24 Feb, 2024
Bid to implement ban on plastic bags ​​​​​​​The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has appealed to the federal, provincial and local governments as well as all their subordinate agencies and civil servants to make utmost efforts for implementation of the ban on single-use plastic bags with thickness below 40 microns. Nepal 07 Jul, 2023
Government bans plastic bags below 40 microns The government has decided to ban plastic bags and products below 40 microns. Nepal 06 Jul, 2023
This year's Hajj was held in sweltering heat, and for those serving pilgrims there was little relief This year's Hajj was held in sweltering heat, and for those serving pilgrims there was little relief World 30 Jun, 2023
Nepal's Budget 2080/81: Promoting prosperity, reducing disparity, and emphasizing sustainability In a significant parliamentary session on Monday, Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat unveiled Nepal's budget for the fiscal year 2080-81. The budget, focused on the prosperity of the country and poverty eradication, addresses various key areas while emphasizing sustainability and inclusivity. Nepal 29 May, 2023
35 schools selected for environment programme The Department of Environment has selected 35 schools to conduct environment protection programme for the running fiscal 2022-23. Nepal 29 Dec, 2022
EDITORIAL: Ban on plastic bags Come August 17, the use of plastic bags below 40 microns will be completely banned from the market. Opinion 28 Jul, 2022
Govt to strictly monitor ban on plastic bags The Department of Environment has decided to strictly monitor the status of ban on production, import, sale, distribution, and use of plastic bags with thickness of less than 40 microns, beginning August 17. Nepal 27 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL - Remove the hurdle Hundreds of girls, women, rights activists and lawyers gathered at the Prime Minister’s residence at Baluwatar on Friday and Maitighar Mandala on Saturday, demanding stern legal action against a perpetrator who allegedly raped a 16-year-old aspiring model minor in abduction-style at a hotel and also filmed a video of the victim in the act some eight years ago. Opinion 23 May, 2022
Action plan to implement ban on plastic bags below 40 microns The government has issued the Action Plan for Ban on Plastic Bags, 2022 with the objective of ensuring the right of citizens to live in a clean and healthy environment through prevention and control of the use of plastic bags below 40 microns throughout Nepal. Nepal 21 May, 2022
Ukraine reports 300 died in Russian strike on theater Ukraine reports 300 died in Russian strike on theater World 25 Mar, 2022
EDITORIAL: Forgotten children Nepal rakes in billions of dollars in remittances every year, providing the much needed foreign exchange to keep the country’s economy running even in the face of negligible exports. Opinion 10 Mar, 2022
