Moderate rain and snow likely in several provinces from Friday Moderate snowfall is also forecast in several high-hill and mountainous regions across the country.
'Living Sagarmatha' strategy launched The government on Monday formally launched Living Sagarmatha: Nepal Mountain Resilience Strategy, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening the resilience of Nepal’s mountain ecosystems and communities in the face of accelerating climate change.
Global leaders urged to reject fossil-fuelled growth at Davos As global political and business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a coalition of more than 20 prominent economists, scientists and business leaders has called on them to demonstrate “serious leadership” by moving away from fossil-fuelled economic growth and redefining prosperity for the 21st century.
Westerly winds bring fog in terai, light rain and snow possible in high hills Mist and fog are likely to persist in parts of the Terai region today as the country experiences the influence of westerly winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Build Up Nepal wins Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 Nepal-based social enterprise Build Up Nepal has been awarded the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 in the Climate Action category, recognising its innovative contribution to sustainable and disaster-resilient construction.
Nepal declares its first Fish Sanctuary in Lower Karnali River In a landmark step for freshwater biodiversity conservation, Nepal has declared its first Fish Sanctuary in the Lower Karnali River, with Rajapur and Tikapur municipalities jointly announcing the protected area through a public declaration on Thursday.
'His sacrifice will inspire nation to take environmental rights seriously' Laxmi Mahato, Dilip Mahato’s sister, believes that her brother’s sacrifice will inspire the entire nation to take environmental rights seriously.
From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, WWF Nepal has underscored major conservation achievements alongside growing climate and biodiversity challenges, calling for stronger dialogue and collaboration with the media and stakeholders.
Fog blankets Terai, light snowfall forecast in high hills and mountains Dense fog and mist have affected large parts of the Terai, while light snowfall and rain are forecast in the country’s high hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
As melting glaciers reveal decades of trash, Nepal moves to clean up the Himalayas High above the clouds, where prayer flags snap in thin air, and climbers chase lifelong dreams, another, quieter legacy has been building for decades: discarded oxygen cylinders, torn tents, frozen human waste, and even the remains of those who never made it back.
Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days.
'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest region WWF Nepal and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Friday convened key government representatives, local authorities, development partners, and community organizations at the inception workshop of the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya Project.
ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Secretariat to Kathmandu University The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kathmandu University to formally transfer the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) secretariat in a ceremony on 10 December 2025 at ICIMOD Headquarters, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today.
Business Gold drops by Rs 1,100 per tola; Silver edges up Gold price declined sharply in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 1,100 per tola compared to Wednesday.
Lifestyle Kathmandu Toastmasters Club celebrates 35 years, countless stories Kathmandu Toastmasters Club proudly marked its 35th anniversary, celebrating “35 Years, Countless Stories”, a remarkable journey of empowering individuals to become confident communicators and effective leaders.
Opinion Receding glaciers: World's hidden water banks at risk Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks - are a source of life for billions.
Entertainment Nepathya Nepal Tour: Music with a message enthralls Chitwan audience Nepathya, Nepal’s premier folk-rock band, currently touring across four cities, enthralled audiences in Chitwan with music that carries powerful messages.
Sports Captain Marsh becomes latest injured player as Australia start T20 World Cup campaign vs Ireland Australia's preparations for the tournament have also not been ideal losing 3-0 to Pakistan in a Twenty20 series.
Sports South Africa beats Afghanistan after a dramatic tiebreaker at T20 World Cup. Australia beats Ireland It was one of the tightest, most seesawing matches in elite cricket's shortest international format.
Kathmandu HoR Polls: Over 15 Million Ballot Papers Printed for FPTP System According to the Election Commission (EC), the ballots cover 175 constituencies across 53 districts.
Nepal National Assembly unanimously passes Film Bill 2081 A meeting of the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday passed the Film Bill, 2081 BS.
Kathmandu JICA marks 55 years of volunteer service in Nepal, calls for greater cross-agency collaboration The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) marked 55 years of its volunteer programme in Nepal amid calls for stronger collaboration among international volunteer agencies working in the country.
Strict action against Code of Conduct violations: Election Commissioner Tuladhar Election Commissioner Dr. Janaki Kumari Tuladhar has warned that strict legal action will be taken against activities that violate the Election Code of Conduct in view of the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.
EC directs parties, candidates to publish manifestos by February 15 The Election Commission has directed political parties and candidates contesting the upcoming House of Representatives election to publish and submit their election manifestos by Falgun 3.
EC to mobilize 6,743 voter education volunteers nationwide The Election Commission (EC) is set to mobilize one voter education volunteer in each of the 6,743 February 15 to March 1 for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.
