Glaciers are melting, while Tarai is tormented by a groundwater crisis In the wake of melting glaciers and the groundwater crisis in Tarai, experts in the water and mountain sectors have expressed deep concerns about potential solutions and mitigation measures. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
'We are campaigning to feed the nation amid myriad challenges' Dr. Sohan Prasad Sha is currently a vice chair of the Madhes Province Policy and Planning Commission (PPPC) in the Government of Madhes Province, Nepal. Nepal 20 Oct, 2024
Bioremediation adoption: Safeguarding Nepal's natural resources The Bagmati River, once a symbol of purity and spirituality, now symbolises severe ecosystem degradation. Opinion 11 Sep, 2024
Building resilience against monsoon hazards: Call for preparedness The monsoon season is a time of both opportunity and challenge for Nepal. It fuels our agriculture, a sector that contributes nearly 25 per cent of the country’s GDP and supports over 60 per cent of our population. Opinion 22 Aug, 2024
'Excessive exploitation of natural resources detrimental' Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari stressed the need to check excessive exploitation of natural resources, unwise consumption and haphazard development works. Nepal 05 Jun, 2024
It's a matter of Concern ''Drying up spring water sources and wildfires" At this time, the situation is dire and miserable due to the numerous wildfires across the country and their aftermath effects on humans and wildlife. Opinion 05 May, 2024
A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods the Dubai airport The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel through the world's busiest airfield for international travel. World 17 Apr, 2024
Local obstruction delays Nagdhunga Tunnel breakthrough by 14 meters With just 14 meters left until the Nagdhunga Tunnel breakthrough, construction has been obstructed by locals owing to the project's negligence regarding their demands. Nepal 17 Mar, 2024
India's Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms Bhavani Mani Muthuvel and her family of nine have around five 20-liter (5-gallon) buckets worth of water for the week for cooking, cleaning and household chores. World 17 Mar, 2024
Kavrepalanchok municipalities back community-led solutions to combat water stress Seven municipalities of Kavrepalanchok have backed a new campaign to revive drying springs and pledged to adopt community-led solutions to address growing water insecurity in the mid hills. Nepal 15 Feb, 2024
Over 5,400 hectares of land in Kailali, Kanchanpur gets irrigation facility Irrigation facility is available on around 5,487 hectares of land throughout the year in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts through deep and shallow tubewell. Nepal 02 Feb, 2024
