Nima Rinji, Purnima become UNDP Nepal's first climate influencers The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal today nominated two internationally celebrated climbers– Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha - as UNDP Nepal’s first climate influencers to raise awareness about climate justice in Nepal. Kathmandu 1d ago
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
Nepal's air safety: Still up in the air! Every time a plane takes off in Nepal, it carries the weight of a grim history than the passengers. Opinion 24 Mar, 2025
Glacier melting and the way forward Glaciers are among the most visible indicators of climate change, and their rapid melting poses a severe threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
Facing the climate crisis "Physics does not care about our politics, and ultimately the world will continue to warm until we get global emissions of CO2 to (net) zero." — Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people in US A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. Environment 17 Mar, 2025
Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions. Opinion 11 Mar, 2025
Nepal's greylisting by FATF: A wake-up call for systemic reforms Despite laws and mechanisms in place, Nepal has been placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the second time since 2008, primarily due to a lack of effective implementation. Opinion 06 Mar, 2025
U.S. aid cuts and environmental accountability: A developing nation's perspective For decades, millions in developing nations have sought U.S. aid to support critical sectors such as healthcare, food security, infrastructure and development. Opinion 04 Mar, 2025
FATF grey list: Repercussion of the power paradox In 2016, Dacher Keltner, a Mexico-born American psychologist propounded the concept of power paradox that appraises how an individual becomes corrupt after gaining power. Opinion 03 Mar, 2025
Forest fire in Baglung's Nishikhola still uncontrolled A raging forest fire in Sinwadwar of Nishikhola Rural Municipality-6, Baglung, remains out of control, posing a severe threat to livestock and surrounding areas. Nepal 15 Feb, 2025
HPV vaccination campaign launched The government has launched a vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer, starting today. Nepal 05 Feb, 2025
