Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk Air purifiers are also too expensive for people in many developing countries. Environment 12 Feb, 2025
Pollution on the rise in the country: Need of suitable interventions urgently The pollution level in many towns of the country appear to have skyrocketed in the last few days. Science and Tech 29 Jan, 2025
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
NHRC calls for promoting labour rights The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government and all the bodies concerned to implement the provision of minimum remuneration fixed by the government for workers. Environment 01 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
The Asia Foundation launches "Formative Research on Child Trafficking in Nepal The Asia Foundation, in collaboration with New ERA and Shakti Samuha, announced the launch of ‘Formative Research on Child Trafficking in Nepal’ at an event in Kathmandu on March 18. Nepal 20 Mar, 2024
In Pictures: Daily life at Brick Kiln A worker loads bricks on her back while walking to unload them at a brick kiln in Bhaktapur, Nepal on Thursday. Photo Gallery 22 Feb, 2024
We do not have the luxury of waiting, we have to act now: Dr Pema Gyamtsho Dr Pema Gyamtsho is the director general of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). Nepal 05 Dec, 2023
Air pollution shortening lives by 6.8 years: Report The Air Quality Life Index, 2023 report has found that air pollution has been shortening lives by 6.8 years in nine districts with the highest concentration of particulate pollution. Environment 01 Sep, 2023
