Rs 100,000 fine infuriates CPN-UML Balen Shah, Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, and the second-largest party in parliament, the CPN-UML, have clashed again following a recent road show in Durbarmarg. Nepal 28 Nov, 2024
Pokhara Metropolitan City commits towards zero waste Various stakeholders in Pokhara have committed to collaborative efforts to mitigate the waste crisis, build a resilient city and create green job opportunities. Environment 25 Nov, 2024
Discussions held regarding resolving Kathmandu Valley waste management The Ministry of Urban Development has held discussions with the stakeholders regarding resolving problems seen in the management of solid waste in Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu 24 Nov, 2024
Dearth of environmental justice: Horror for people living around Sisdol landfill site The environmental problems facing our planet worsen with each passing day, leading to profound and often irreversible damage to ecosystems and communities. Opinion 19 Nov, 2024
Nepal's floods: Time to get on the front foot with climate change in cities Across Nepal, thousands will be skipping this year’s Dashain festivities in honour of loved ones lost after floods and landslides devastated the country and took over more than 200 lives. Opinion 18 Oct, 2024
SC verdict on Valley's rivers: Good for future indeed The Supreme Court has virtually ignited a spark by directing the concerned authorities to provide a setback of 20 meters on either side of the rivers in addition to a similar provision already made in the past, which, however, yet remains to be implemented in totality. Opinion 18 Sep, 2024
Building and demolition waste management: Strategies for sustainable construction The construction of infrastructure projects is rising at an alarming rate in most of the cities of Nepal. Opinion 19 Jul, 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
EPR is most efficient curb on plastic pollution, say experts While plastic pollution is hazardous to human health and the environment, experts claim that plastic producers, such as large corporations, have been able to avoid prosecution by exploiting legal loopholes. Nepal 28 Feb, 2024
Lalitpur Mayor applauds Delhi's solid waste management during India visit Chiri Babu Maharjan, Lalitpur's Mayor, currently on an official visit to India, lauded Delhi's outstanding work in the field of solid waste management. Nepal 03 Nov, 2023
'Inclusion is a critical aspect of strengthening resilience, making sure development happens' Despite improvements in the fiscal indicators of late, the economic growth for the current fiscal is expected to be tempered as a result of import restrictions on certain items last year along with internal and external challenges. Business 12 Jun, 2023
Writ filed against KMC's decision to stop waste collection from Singha Durbar Citing the basic human rights to live in clean environment, a writ has been filed at the Supreme Court against Kathmandu Metropolitan City and the federal government for not collecting waste from Singha Durbar. Nepal 18 Apr, 2023
