Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today. Environment 19 h ago
Call to split Ministry of Forests and Environment Call to split Ministry of Forests and Environment Environmentalists have called for the separation of the environment portfolio from the Ministry of Forests and Environment, claiming that it impedes effective management of air pollution and climate issues, which the government should prioritise. Environmentalists have called for the separation of the environment portfolio from the Ministry of Forests and Environment, claiming that it impedes effective management of air pollution and climate issues, which the government should prioritise. Environment 30 Nov, 2025
UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific Extreme heat is reshaping the region’s disaster landscape and driving the fastest growing climate-related hazards, according to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2025: Rising Heat, Rising Risk released on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Extreme heat is reshaping the region’s disaster landscape and driving the fastest growing climate-related hazards, according to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2025: Rising Heat, Rising Risk released on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Environment 26 Nov, 2025
UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit... United Nations climate talks in Brazil reached a subdued agreement Saturday that pledged more funding for countries to adapt to the wrath of extreme weather. But the catch-all agreement doesn’t include explicit details to phase out fossil fuels or strengthen countries' inadequate emissions cutting plans, which dozens of nations demanded. United Nations climate talks in Brazil reached a subdued agreement Saturday that pledged more funding for countries to adapt to the wrath of extreme weather. But the catch-all agreement doesn’t include explicit details to phase out fossil fuels or strengthen countries' inadequate emissions cutting plans, which dozens of nations demanded. Environment 23 Nov, 2025
Nepal receives $9.4 million for forest carbon cuts under World Bank's FCPF program Nepal receives $9.4 million for forest carbon cuts under World Bank's FCPF program Nepal has received USD 9.4 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) after successfully reducing around 1.88 million tons of carbon dioxide under the REDD+ Emission Reductions Program in the Terai Arc Landscape. Nepal has received USD 9.4 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) after successfully reducing around 1.88 million tons of carbon dioxide under the REDD+ Emission Reductions Program in the Terai Arc Landscape. Environment 16 Nov, 2025
Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate anxiety Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate... Many general anxiety treatments relate to calming the body and clearing the head, and Doherty said that all of those work with climate anxiety. Many general anxiety treatments relate to calming the body and clearing the head, and Doherty said that all of those work with climate anxiety. Environment 13 Nov, 2025
Fair weather likely for most parts of the country Fair weather likely for most parts of the country The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted mainly fair weather across most parts of the country for the next 24 hours. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted mainly fair weather across most parts of the country for the next 24 hours. Environment 13 Nov, 2025
Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it Methane levels in the atmosphere increased 5.2% from 2015 to 2024, while carbon dioxide levels jumped 5.8% in the same time, according to NOAA data. Methane levels in the atmosphere increased 5.2% from 2015 to 2024, while carbon dioxide levels jumped 5.8% in the same time, according to NOAA data. Environment 10 Nov, 2025
Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high himalayas Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high... Most parts of the country are likely to witness mainly fair weather today, while partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Most parts of the country are likely to witness mainly fair weather today, while partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Environment 09 Nov, 2025
Weather update: Rain expected in most parts of country until Saturday morning Weather update: Rain expected in most parts of country until Saturday morning The Meteorology Forecasting Division has stated that the 'Montha' cyclone will bring rainfall to most parts of the country until Saturday morning. The Meteorology Forecasting Division has stated that the 'Montha' cyclone will bring rainfall to most parts of the country until Saturday morning. Environment 30 Oct, 2025
Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Oxfam released a report highlighting that the world’s richest 0.1% emit more carbon per day than the poorest half of humanity produce in a year. Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Oxfam released a report highlighting that the world’s richest 0.1% emit more carbon per day than the poorest half of humanity produce in a year. Environment 30 Oct, 2025
Asia-Pacific forest leaders discuss carbon market roadmap ahead of COP 30 Asia-Pacific forest leaders discuss carbon market roadmap ahead of COP 30 Senior forestry officials and climate finance experts from Indonesia, Viet Nam, and Nepal gathered in Seoul this week to explore ways to expand high-integrity forest carbon transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Senior forestry officials and climate finance experts from Indonesia, Viet Nam, and Nepal gathered in Seoul this week to explore ways to expand high-integrity forest carbon transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Environment 28 Oct, 2025
Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea continues to trigger widespread precipitation. A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea continues to trigger widespread precipitation. Environment 28 Oct, 2025
Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds coupled with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds coupled with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 27 Oct, 2025
Global South calls to "Make Climate Polluters Pay" ahead of COP30 Global South calls to "Make Climate Polluters Pay" ahead of COP30 As world leaders prepare to gather for COP30, communities across the Global South have united under the rallying call to “Make Climate Polluters Pay,” demanding accountability from fossil fuel giants and wealthy nations for the escalating climate crisis. As world leaders prepare to gather for COP30, communities across the Global South have united under the rallying call to “Make Climate Polluters Pay,” demanding accountability from fossil fuel giants and wealthy nations for the escalating climate crisis. Environment 25 Oct, 2025
Nepal intensifies preparations for COP-30, to present nine agendas Nepal intensifies preparations for COP-30, to present nine agendas Nepal has intensified its preparations as the date for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP-30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change draws closer. Nepal has intensified its preparations as the date for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP-30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change draws closer. Environment 24 Oct, 2025
Paris Agreement could help the world avoid 57 extreme heat days annually, study finds Paris Agreement could help the world avoid 57 extreme heat days annually, study finds A new global study has found that the 2015 Paris Agreement could help the world avert 57 extremely hot days each year — if countries deliver on their current emission-cutting pledges and limit global warming to 2.6°C this century. A new global study has found that the 2015 Paris Agreement could help the world avert 57 extremely hot days each year — if countries deliver on their current emission-cutting pledges and limit global warming to 2.6°C this century. Environment 17 Oct, 2025
Monsoon withdraws; Fair weather expected across most parts of the country Monsoon withdraws; Fair weather expected across most parts of the country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has announced that the monsoon has completely withdrawn from Nepal, marking the end of this year’s rainy season. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has announced that the monsoon has completely withdrawn from Nepal, marking the end of this year’s rainy season. Environment 11 Oct, 2025
Cloudy conditions with scattered rainfall forecast across several provinces Cloudy conditions with scattered rainfall forecast across several provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather in Koshi, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in the hilly regions of the country on Wednesday. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather in Koshi, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in the hilly regions of the country on Wednesday. Environment 08 Oct, 2025
Moderate rainfall likely in western and hilly regions; snowfall forecast in high mountains Moderate rainfall likely in western and hilly regions; snowfall forecast in high... The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across most of the country today, with chances of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in several provinces. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across most of the country today, with chances of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in several provinces. Environment 07 Oct, 2025
School Times Global Nepali students call for digital voting rights for citizens abroad Nearly 60 groups of Nepali students studying in universities across 10 countries have formally urged the Prime Minister, President and Chief Election Commissioner to ensure voting rights for Nepalis living abroad in the upcoming elections.
Nepal CIAA moves to file charges against 55 individuals, including former ministers and secretaries in Pokhara International Airport corruption case The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) is preparing to register one of the largest corruption cases in Nepal’s aviation history, involving alleged irregularities in the construction of the Pokhara International Airport.
Business NEPSE drops 21 points as all sectors turn red The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) fell by 21.48 points on Sunday to close at 2,609.69, marking a 0.81 percent decline on the first trading day of the week.
Kathmandu NHRC submits annual report to President The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) submitted its 2024/25 Annual Report to President Ramchandra Paudel at Shital Niwas today.
School Times Elections will be held on schedule: Minister Kharel Communications and Information Technology Minister Jagadish Kharel has said the government is committed to holding the upcoming House of Representatives elections on the announced date.
Nepal Yadav takes oath as Madhesh Chief Minister, sets confidence vote for Dec 10 Krishna Prasad Yadav was sworn in today as the sixth Chief Minister of Madhes Province.
Nepal Int'l Civil Aviation Day being marked today The International Civil Aviation Day is being marked across the world today, especially in the ICAO Member States. This Day is being marked under the theme "Safe Skies and a Sustainable Future for All."
Business Gold price drops by Rs 200 per tola, silver rises by 50 Gold price fell by Rs 200 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Environment Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today.
