The Bankariya community: And the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility In 2021, the World Bank announced a groundbreaking new financial commitment to help Nepal promote afforestation practices and the overall protection of forests across the country. Opinion 11 Apr, 2025
World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. World 07 Apr, 2025
Nepal launches Global Hunger Index 2024, highlights gender justice as key to climate resilience and zero hunger Nepal launched the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) in Kathmandu on Friday, spotlighting gender justice as an essential pillar for achieving climate resilience and Zero Hunger. Nepal 05 Apr, 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
Tourist arrivals: Reality and tourism's future The Statistics Bureau of Nepal recently released the National Hotel and Restaurants Survey, which put the number of hotels at 14,563. Nepal Tourism Statistics 2023 shows there are 1,401 star and tourist standard hotels in the country with 53,365 rooms. Opinion 20 Jan, 2025
Captain Liam Livingstone rises to the occasion as England levels ODI series against West Indies England finished its successful run chase on 329-5 in the second one-day international with 15 balls remaining. Sports 03 Nov, 2024
STC, FMTC allowed to import sugar on duty waiver The government has allowed the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) and Food Management & Trade Company to import 30,000 metric tons of sugar with 50 percent customs duty waiver so as to avoid shortage of sugar in view of the upcoming festivals. Business 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
Innovative strategies for coexisting with the King: Tiger conservation in modern Nepal Tigers, often revered as the “King of the jungle”, face significant threats due to habitat loss, poaching and human wildlife conflict. While traditional conservation methods have laid the foundation for protecting these majestic creatures, innovative strategies are now essential to address the complex challenges of the modern world. Opinion 02 Aug, 2024
Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 49 and bury many others in southern India Multiple landslides triggered by torrential rains in southern India have killed 49 people, and many others are feared trapped under the debris, officials said Tuesday, with rescue operations being hampered by bad weather. World 30 Jul, 2024
Dodhara-Chandani dry port construction: primary work begins A team of technical persons has been mobilized in the construction site of Dodhara-Chandani dry port for preparing environmental management plan with a target to begin construction works in next fiscal year. Nepal 13 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
