5.1 percent GDP growth rate in second quarter The country's economic growth rate has been estimated to stand at 5.1 percent in the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2081/82 BS (2024/25 AD). Business 2d ago
Agriculture Minister Adhikari pledges transparency in agricultural grants distribution Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ramnath Adhikari, has committed to ensuring transparency in the distribution of agricultural grants, emphasizing that past irregularities will not be repeated. Nepal 25 Mar, 2025
UNESCO report paints bleak picture of climate change impacts on ecosystems The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals that climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable activities are transforming mountain environments at an unprecedented rate, threatening water resources, and putting billions of people and countless ecosystems at risk. Environment 22 Mar, 2025
From Fields to Leadership: Empowering Women Farmers for Sustainable Change “This is more than just farming — it is about building confidence, lifting each other up, and shaping a brighter future together,” says Anita Mandal, a small-scale farmer from Dhangadimai Municipality in Siraha District. Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Sindhupalchowk, tremors felt in Kathmandu A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Bhairabkunda in Sindhupalchowk district early this morning, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center. Nepal 28 Feb, 2025
Ensure humane treatment of dogs: Stop poor breeding practices In Nepal we have the second day of Tihar as the ‘Day of the dogs’, to worship canines all over the country. The festival is practised to appease the Hindu god of death, Yama, as dogs are considered his messengers. Opinion 25 Feb, 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
PM Oli directs Agriculture Ministry to ensure timely availability of chemical fertilizers PM Oli directed the Agriculture Ministry to participate proactively, ensuring Nepal's engagement is both strategic and result-oriented. Nepal 13 Feb, 2025
Rs 18 lakhs prizes awarded in Protein Run Nepal Veterinary Association awarded a total sum of NRs. 18,00,000 in the fourth season of the Right to Protein Run (RTPR) half marathon event, which is also considered to be the biggest half marathon event in Nepal in terms of total participants and the prize money. Kathmandu 28 Jan, 2025
Human-wildlife conflict, emerging challenge for society: Minister Adhikari Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ramnath Adhikari, has stressed the need for a three-tier government collaboration to implement effective programmes aimed at mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Nepal 13 Jan, 2025
NAST seminar highlights urgent need for collaborative efforts to tackle biological invasions in Nepal While various threats have been discussed, recent focus has shifted to plant species, which are increasingly recognized as potential national security threats. Nepal 12 Jan, 2025
Cold wave affects life in Mahottari People in Mahottari district have been badly affected by the cold wave continued for five days in the district. Nepal 10 Jan, 2025
