One killed, two hurt due to lightning strike in Dang One killed, two hurt due to lightning strike in Dang A person was killed and two others were injured when lightning struck them at the mud-and-stone house of Nimkali Sahu at Khungkot, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-11 in Dang district on Tuesday. A person was killed and two others were injured when lightning struck them at the mud-and-stone house of Nimkali Sahu at Khungkot, Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-11 in Dang district on Tuesday. Environment 25 Sep, 2024
At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep... Wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) of cultivated land and natural areas scorched, authorities said Monday. Wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) of cultivated land and natural areas scorched, authorities said Monday. Environment 17 Sep, 2024
Weather Today: Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Weather Today: Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country. The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country. Environment 15 Sep, 2024
Pollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame Pollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame In 2000, 60% of the methane spewed into the air came from direct human activity. Now it's 65%, the study found. In 2000, 60% of the methane spewed into the air came from direct human activity. Now it's 65%, the study found. Environment 12 Sep, 2024
Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces Presently the monsoon winds have influence across the country and the low pressure line of the monsoon is located towards south of the average place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Presently the monsoon winds have influence across the country and the low pressure line of the monsoon is located towards south of the average place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 11 Sep, 2024
Number of vultures up by 22 per cent in Pokhara and surrounding areas Number of vultures up by 22 per cent in Pokhara and surrounding areas The number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas has surged by 22 per cent, according to the latest vulture census. The number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas has surged by 22 per cent, according to the latest vulture census. Environment 08 Sep, 2024
The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year In 2022, most of the world’s nations agreed to make the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans. In 2022, most of the world’s nations agreed to make the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, including in the oceans. Environment 05 Sep, 2024
Flooding obstructs Madi-Thori roadway Flooding obstructs Madi-Thori roadway The Madi-Thori road in Chitwan has been obstructed due to the flooding caused by the swollen Ghangharkhola rivulet following incessant rain since last night. The Madi-Thori road in Chitwan has been obstructed due to the flooding caused by the swollen Ghangharkhola rivulet following incessant rain since last night. Environment 01 Sep, 2024
Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces Heavy rain likely in Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country. The weather today will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country. Environment 30 Aug, 2024
Rainfall likely across the country Rainfall likely across the country The impacts of monsoon winds are prevailing across the country now. Likewise, the low pressure line of the monsoon is in average location in the west and around the average location in the south and east, it is said. The impacts of monsoon winds are prevailing across the country now. Likewise, the low pressure line of the monsoon is in average location in the west and around the average location in the south and east, it is said. Environment 26 Aug, 2024
Heavy rain predicted in some places of four provinces Heavy rain predicted in some places of four provinces There is influence of monsoon wind across the country and the weather is partly to generally cloudy at present. There is influence of monsoon wind across the country and the weather is partly to generally cloudy at present. Environment 25 Aug, 2024
Stakeholders call for focus on human aspects in biodiversity conservation laws Stakeholders call for focus on human aspects in biodiversity conservation laws Stakeholders have stressed the importance of prioritizing human aspects while drafting laws related to biodiversity conservation. Stakeholders have stressed the importance of prioritizing human aspects while drafting laws related to biodiversity conservation. Environment 24 Aug, 2024
Cloudburst in Kanchanpur caused Rs 1.5 billion in loss: Administration Cloudburst in Kanchanpur caused Rs 1.5 billion in loss: Administration The cloudburst occurred in Kanchanpur district on July 7 caused damages to the property worth Rs 1.57 billion, the District Administration Office said. The cloudburst occurred in Kanchanpur district on July 7 caused damages to the property worth Rs 1.57 billion, the District Administration Office said. Environment 23 Aug, 2024
Settlements inundated in Kailali Settlements inundated in Kailali Floods caused by continuous heavy rains over the past two days have impacted 500 families in Kailali district. Floods caused by continuous heavy rains over the past two days have impacted 500 families in Kailali district. Environment 22 Aug, 2024
Heavy rainfall likely in some places of three provinces Heavy rainfall likely in some places of three provinces The monsoon winds have widespread effects throughout the country and monsoon low pressure line is towards the western part of its average location and in some northern direction towards the east of its average location, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. The monsoon winds have widespread effects throughout the country and monsoon low pressure line is towards the western part of its average location and in some northern direction towards the east of its average location, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 22 Aug, 2024
Heavy rainfall likely in some places Heavy rainfall likely in some places The influence of monsoon winds is still continuing throughout the country. The influence of monsoon winds is still continuing throughout the country. Environment 21 Aug, 2024
Effect of monsoon wind continues Effect of monsoon wind continues The effect of monsoon wind is still continuous in the country. The effect of monsoon wind is still continuous in the country. Environment 20 Aug, 2024
Mid-hill highway obstructed due to landslides Mid-hill highway obstructed due to landslides Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall has blocked the Baglung-Rukum East section road of the Mid-hill highway in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-6. Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall has blocked the Baglung-Rukum East section road of the Mid-hill highway in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-6. Environment 18 Aug, 2024
Glacial lake burst causes flash flood in Thame village, sparks climate change concerns Glacial lake burst causes flash flood in Thame village, sparks climate change... The devastating flash flood and mudslide that overwhelmed Thame village in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5 on Friday afternoon has been confirmed to be the result of a glacial lake outburst. The devastating flash flood and mudslide that overwhelmed Thame village in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5 on Friday afternoon has been confirmed to be the result of a glacial lake outburst. Environment 17 Aug, 2024
Lake outburst flood sweeps climbers' village in Everest region Lake outburst flood sweeps climbers' village in Everest region In a rare climatic event, snowy lakes in the Khumbu region witnessed major outbursts, sweeping parts of the climbers’ village in the Everest region this afternoon. In a rare climatic event, snowy lakes in the Khumbu region witnessed major outbursts, sweeping parts of the climbers’ village in the Everest region this afternoon. Environment 16 Aug, 2024
Kathmandu India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.
Nepal Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night.
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
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.
