Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise Air pollution level is expected to soar again after the celebrations end Sunday night because of the fireworks used. World 12 Nov, 2023
EDITORIAL: Save Phewa Lake In its second landmark mandamus order issued on Wednesday, the Supreme Court told the government to demolish all the structures – private or public – built within 65 metres of the high flood-point of the famous Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Opinion 29 Sep, 2023
Traffic cops act against polluting vehicles ​​​​​​​Traffic police have taken action against 343 highly polluting vehicles in Kathmandu valley over a period of three months. Kathmandu 28 Sep, 2023
More than 100 high-polluting vehicles detained Traffic police have detained more than 100 high-polluting vehicles in Kathmandu valley over the past three weeks. Nepal 08 Jan, 2023
22 polluting vehicles booked A joint team of the Department of Environment and the Department of Transport Management of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police has detained 22 high-polluting vehicles. Kathmandu 23 Dec, 2022
Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check. Environment 09 Dec, 2022
Vehicles failing emission test penalised Over 70 per cent vehicles failed the emission test conducted by a joint team of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office and the Department of Environment yesterday. Nepal 05 Dec, 2022
Cities drive climate change, and can provide a solution, UN says The world's cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions, but can play a major role in addressing climate change in the near future. Environment 05 Apr, 2022
Renault and Nissan rule out merger as they unveil survival plan PARIS/TOKYO: Renault, Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp ruled out a merger on Wednesday and instead said they would cooperate more closely on vehicle development to slash costs and salvage their troubled alliance. The three carmakers are... 27 May, 2020
Govt bodies defy apex court directives Kathmandu, January 15 Execution of the Supreme Court’s directives, issued to ensure people’s fundamental rights, remains a challenge. According to the Judgment Execution Directorate of the SC, ministries and government agencies have yet to... Horoscopes 16 Jan, 2020
Asian cities turn to electric vehicles in anti-pollution drive BANGKOK: Asian cities are switching to electric vehicles in a bid to tackle worsening air quality, cut climate changing emissions, and expand their public transport networks, climate experts said on Friday. Transport is the fastest-growing... Art & Culture 06 Sep, 2019
62.5 per cent vehicles fail tests Kathmandu, April 11 A total of 62.5 per cent of vehicles failed the emission tests conducted by Metropolitan Traffic Police Division yesterday. The emission tests are part of the ‘Traffic Management and Pollution Control Improvement Action... Horoscopes 12 Apr, 2019
