Daunne section of Narayangadh–Butwal road closed for four hours from today Vehicular movement along the Daunne section of the Narayangadh–Butwal road has been suspended for four hours daily starting today to accelerate road repairs and widening works ahead of the monsoon. Nepal 09 Apr, 2025
Two-way traffic resumes in daunne after road repairs Two-way traffic on the East-West Highway in Daunne has resumed today after a section of the road was repaired. Nepal 06 Oct, 2024
One-way traffic opened on sunken road at Daunne One-way traffic has opened on the road section that had subsided at Daunne of West Nawalparasi. Nepal 01 Oct, 2024
Landslide obstructs Rapti Highway Vehicular movement on the Rapti highway has come to a halt due to occurrence of landslides at various locations along the roadway amidst continuous rain. Nepal 27 Sep, 2024
Kathmandu's air quality slightly improves, but remains unhealthy The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kathmandu has reached 177, ranking it as the world's second most polluted city after New Delhi, India. Kathmandu 05 May, 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
Exacerbating Kathmandu's air pollution to an unhealthy level, posing multiple health risks Exacerbating air pollution in Kathmandu Valley has posed several health risks to its residents, and even slightest exposure to air while going outside has caused irritation, dry cough, and headaches. Nepal 10 Apr, 2024
Forest fires fuel air pollution crisis in Nepal, Kathmandu among World's most polluted cities Incidences of forest fires reported across Nepal have led to a surge in air pollution in major cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara. Environment 08 Apr, 2024
Nepal's air quality improving Until a few years ago, winter days in major cities across Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, were characterized by hazardous air quality, posing significant health risks to the public. Environment 04 Apr, 2024
Over 8,000 pilgrims visit Pathivara in a day The Committees reported that a total of 25,368 devotees have visited Pathivara from Ghatasthapana to Kojagrat Poornima. Nepal 31 Oct, 2023
Minister Jwala vows smooth public transport These festivals typically witness a higher volume of road and air travel across the country. Nepal 04 Oct, 2023
Delay in road repair puts locals at the receiving end ​​​​​​​It was two years ago when around 100-metre stretch of the road joining Hanumannagar and Tilathi in Hanumannagar Kankalini Municipality- was swept away by flood. Nepal 28 Jul, 2023