Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644. World 30 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
Wildfire Season has begun, but the worst is yet to come A study published in Information Geography journal shows that Nepal’s forests are under severe threat from climate-exacerbated wildfires. Nepal 16 Mar, 2025
Los Angeles wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds After a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters got a slight break with calmer weather but cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind. World 13 Jan, 2025
Wood worth Rs 70 million decaying at forest office The wood collected at Sub-Division Forest Office at Tinkune of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-8 in Sunsari district is left to decay despite its significant value. Nepal 12 Jan, 2025
Police raise revenue over Rs 2.24 billion The Nepal Police have raised revenue over Rs 2.24 billion from different fines and penalties in five months of the current fiscal year 2081/82 BS. Nepal 06 Jan, 2025
Being environmental defenders: A risky job, indeed According to a recent news published on this daily, the Government of Nepal is filing a petition to review the district and high court verdicts in relation to the heinous murder of environmental activist Dilip Mahato in early January 2020. Nepal 30 Dec, 2024
Mountain homes: Gabions or rammed earth? In the years since the devastating Gorkha Earthquake of 2015, the hilly regions of Nepal have grappled with a profound architectural identity crisis. Opinion 06 Dec, 2024
Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday in the U.S. before joining monastery in the Himalayas One of his buddies gave him shaker bottles for hydrating during training at the gym; another, a gift card to eat at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Lifestyle 18 Nov, 2024
Lumbini Development Trust approves budget of over Rs 775 million The council meeting of Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) has approved the budget for the current fiscal 2081/82 BS (2024-25). The council has passed an estimated income and expenditures of Rs 775.5 million. Nepal 12 Nov, 2024
Liverpool fights back for draw at Arsenal after Man United loses again to pile pressure on Ten Hag As the weeks go by, Liverpool is showing the quality and resilience to be Manchester City’s chief title rival in the Premier League this season. Sports 28 Oct, 2024
Karnali farmers, agri-intermediaries showcase products and ideas Smallholder farmers and agricultural intermediaries showcased their products and ideas today at an exhibition held in Birendranagar, Surkhet, in Karnali Province. Nepal 14 Sep, 2024
