BWI launches machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting services in Nepal BWI launches machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting services in Nepal Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a key milestone in Nepal–France cooperation under the Nepal–France Green Road Map. Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a key milestone in Nepal–France cooperation under the Nepal–France Green Road Map. Environment 20 h ago
Govt, WWF Nepal sign $4.5 million deal to promote human-tiger coexistence Govt, WWF Nepal sign $4.5 million deal to promote human-tiger coexistence The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal on Monday signed a project implementation agreement for a $4.5 million initiative aimed at managing human-tiger conflict and promoting coexistence in Nepal's tiger-bearing parks and buffer zones. The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal on Monday signed a project implementation agreement for a $4.5 million initiative aimed at managing human-tiger conflict and promoting coexistence in Nepal's tiger-bearing parks and buffer zones. Environment 1d ago
Light rain, snow likely in high hills; Fog to linger in Terai Light rain, snow likely in high hills; Fog to linger in Terai Cloudy weather is expected to prevail across the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, with a chance of light rain or snowfall at one or two places in the high hills and mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces over the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Cloudy weather is expected to prevail across the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, with a chance of light rain or snowfall at one or two places in the high hills and mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces over the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Environment 09 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level' Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level' Air quality of Kathmandu Valley has worsened on Sunday and reached 'unhealthy level'. Air quality of Kathmandu Valley has worsened on Sunday and reached 'unhealthy level'. Environment 08 Feb, 2026
Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 04 Feb, 2026
Westerly system brings cloudy weather, rain and snowfall across Nepal Westerly system brings cloudy weather, rain and snowfall across Nepal Weather conditions across the country remained influenced by a westerly low-pressure system on Wednesday, resulting in widespread cloud cover along with rainfall and snowfall in several regions. Weather conditions across the country remained influenced by a westerly low-pressure system on Wednesday, resulting in widespread cloud cover along with rainfall and snowfall in several regions. Environment 28 Jan, 2026
Korean educator marks two decades of service to Nepal's schools and mountains Korean educator marks two decades of service to Nepal's schools and mountains A South Korean philanthropist's 20-year journey of educational support and environmental advocacy in Nepal has culminated in recent high-altitude training programs aimed at protecting the Himalayas. A South Korean philanthropist's 20-year journey of educational support and environmental advocacy in Nepal has culminated in recent high-altitude training programs aimed at protecting the Himalayas. Environment 26 Jan, 2026
Nepali adventurers launch 'Summit to Sea' Expedition from Everest to Bay of Bengal Nepali adventurers launch 'Summit to Sea' Expedition from Everest to Bay of Bengal A groundbreaking 1,830-mile expedition combining mountaineering and river kayaking aims to highlight the critical link between Himalayan glaciers and downstream freshwater ecosystems while promoting environmental stewardship across South Asia. A groundbreaking 1,830-mile expedition combining mountaineering and river kayaking aims to highlight the critical link between Himalayan glaciers and downstream freshwater ecosystems while promoting environmental stewardship across South Asia. Environment 25 Jan, 2026
Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal Nepal has become the first South Asian country to sign an agreement with the LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition, securing up to USD 55 million in climate finance for forest conservation. Nepal has become the first South Asian country to sign an agreement with the LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition, securing up to USD 55 million in climate finance for forest conservation. Environment 24 Jan, 2026
Moderate rain and snow likely in several provinces from Friday 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. Moderate snowfall is also forecast in several high-hill and mountainous regions across the country. Environment 22 Jan, 2026
'Living Sagarmatha' strategy launched '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. 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. Environment 20 Jan, 2026
Global leaders urged to reject fossil-fuelled growth at Davos 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. 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. Environment 20 Jan, 2026
Westerly winds bring fog in terai, light rain and snow possible in high hills 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. 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. Environment 18 Jan, 2026
Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists. The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists. Environment 14 Jan, 2026
Build Up Nepal wins Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 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-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. Environment 13 Jan, 2026
Nepal declares its first Fish Sanctuary in Lower Karnali River 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. 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. Environment 10 Jan, 2026
'His sacrifice will inspire nation to take environmental rights seriously' '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. Laxmi Mahato, Dilip Mahato’s sister, believes that her brother’s sacrifice will inspire the entire nation to take environmental rights seriously. Environment 10 Jan, 2026
Schools shut for a week in Kailali amid severe cold Schools shut for a week in Kailali amid severe cold Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali has announced a week-long closure of schools to protect students from the impact of a severe cold wave. Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali has announced a week-long closure of schools to protect students from the impact of a severe cold wave. Environment 07 Jan, 2026
KU law students lead eco-justice initiative along Roshi River KU law students lead eco-justice initiative along Roshi River Students from Kathmandu University School of Law have launched a comprehensive eco-justice initiative focusing on environmental governance and community impacts along the Roshi River corridor. Students from Kathmandu University School of Law have launched a comprehensive eco-justice initiative focusing on environmental governance and community impacts along the Roshi River corridor. Environment 04 Jan, 2026
From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in 2025 From tigers to snow leopards: WWF Nepal charts conservation progress and risks in... 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. 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. Environment 02 Jan, 2026
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
Kathmandu Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Nepal National Youth Council launches Media and Information Literacy Operational Procedure The National Youth Council (NYC), in collaboration with UNESCO and Youth Innovation Lab, has officially launched the “Media and Information Literacy Enhancement Operational Procedure, 2082,” aimed at strengthening digital competence and responsible information use among Nepali youth.
Kathmandu Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal.
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.
