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
Monsoon disasters so far kill 211, Bagmati, Gandaki report more losses Monsoon disasters so far kill 211, Bagmati, Gandaki report more losses A total of 211 people died from monsoon-triggered disasters and other incidents in the past months in the country while 48 have gone missing. A total of 211 people died from monsoon-triggered disasters and other incidents in the past months in the country while 48 have gone missing. Environment 14 Aug, 2024
Amazon rainforest stores carbon for the world, but this carbon sink is at risk, a study finds Amazon rainforest stores carbon for the world, but this carbon sink is at risk, a... The Amazon rainforest stores the equivalent of almost two years of global carbon emissions, but its role as a carbon sink is under threat, according to a study released Monday. The Amazon rainforest stores the equivalent of almost two years of global carbon emissions, but its role as a carbon sink is under threat, according to a study released Monday. Environment 13 Aug, 2024
Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces Heavy rainfall likely in some places of four provinces There is an influence of monsoon wind across the country at present and the low pressure line of monsoon is around the normal place. There is an influence of monsoon wind across the country at present and the low pressure line of monsoon is around the normal place. Environment 11 Aug, 2024
Moon crater named after national luminary Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Moon crater named after national luminary Pasang Lhamu Sherpa The US Geological Survey (USGS), America's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, has named a crater at the Moon’s South Pole after the first Nepali woman to summit Mt. Everest, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa. The US Geological Survey (USGS), America's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, has named a crater at the Moon’s South Pole after the first Nepali woman to summit Mt. Everest, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa. Environment 04 Aug, 2024
Heavy rain likely in some places of five provinces Heavy rain likely in some places of five provinces Light rainfall is taking place at one or two places in Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces this morning. Light rainfall is taking place at one or two places in Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces this morning. Environment 04 Aug, 2024
Heavy rainfall inundates valley, disrupting life Heavy rainfall inundates valley, disrupting life Due to the heavy downpour that occurred on Tuesday night, reports of damage have been received from various parts of Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, and officials have stated that small and heavy rains are expected in various parts of the country over the next 24 hours. Due to the heavy downpour that occurred on Tuesday night, reports of damage have been received from various parts of Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, and officials have stated that small and heavy rains are expected in various parts of the country over the next 24 hours. Environment 01 Aug, 2024
In Picture: Machhapuchhre Himal In Picture: Machhapuchhre Himal The view of Machhapuchhre Himal seen from the 'View Point' at Korcha Danda, located in Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality, Kaski, along the Machhapuchhre Model Trek. The view of Machhapuchhre Himal seen from the 'View Point' at Korcha Danda, located in Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality, Kaski, along the Machhapuchhre Model Trek. Environment 31 Jul, 2024
Gold price increases by Rs 1,800 per tola Gold price increases by Rs 1,800 per tola The price of gold increased by Rs 1,800 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday. The price of gold increased by Rs 1,800 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday. Environment 31 Jul, 2024
Heavy rain likely tonight across multiple provinces, continuing until Thursday Heavy rain likely tonight across multiple provinces, continuing until Thursday Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted for several provinces in Nepal tonight. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted for several provinces in Nepal tonight. Environment 30 Jul, 2024
Life and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth's temperatures soar to record highs Life and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth's temperatures soar to... For climate scientists around the world, what had been an academic exercise about climate change literally hit home. For climate scientists around the world, what had been an academic exercise about climate change literally hit home. Environment 28 Jul, 2024
Heavy rain likely in some places of four provinces Heavy rain likely in some places of four provinces The monsoon is generally cloudy throughout the country due to the influence of monsoon wind at present with the low-pressure line of monsoon located around the normal place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. The monsoon is generally cloudy throughout the country due to the influence of monsoon wind at present with the low-pressure line of monsoon located around the normal place, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 26 Jul, 2024
Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth Without human-caused climate change, scientists say extreme temperature records would not be broken nearly as frequently as has happened in recent years. Without human-caused climate change, scientists say extreme temperature records would not be broken nearly as frequently as has happened in recent years. Environment 25 Jul, 2024
Light rain likely across the country Light rain likely across the country Various provinces across the country are likely to experience light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) on Sunday. Various provinces across the country are likely to experience light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) on Sunday. Environment 21 Jul, 2024
Heavy rain likely in some parts of country Heavy rain likely in some parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that the country at present has the impact of monsoon winds and the low-pressure line of the monsoon is towards the south than its normal position. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that the country at present has the impact of monsoon winds and the low-pressure line of the monsoon is towards the south than its normal position. Environment 19 Jul, 2024
Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim Provinces Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim Provinces The skies across Nepal will remain partly to generally cloudy today, with chances of heavy rainfall in one or two places in the Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). The skies across Nepal will remain partly to generally cloudy today, with chances of heavy rainfall in one or two places in the Koshi, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Environment 18 Jul, 2024
Death toll from monsoon-induced disaster climbs to 124 Death toll from monsoon-induced disaster climbs to 124 The number of people who have died in monsoon-related disaster including landslides and floods that have occurred at different places of the country from June 10 has reached 124 so far. The number of people who have died in monsoon-related disaster including landslides and floods that have occurred at different places of the country from June 10 has reached 124 so far. Environment 18 Jul, 2024
Heavy rainfall in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki regions Heavy rainfall in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki regions Light to moderate rain is currently taking place in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. Light to moderate rain is currently taking place in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. Environment 14 Jul, 2024
Kathmandu KMC to launch night bus service from Baisakh 1 Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to launch a night-time public bus service in partnership with Sajha Yatayat from Baisakh 1 (April 14), operating four electric buses across two routes to address the absence of affordable public transport after 8 pm.
Kathmandu First session of new House of Representatives begins today The first session of the newly elected House of Representatives begins today, following the March 5 elections.
Nepal World Autism Awareness Day being observed today World Autism Awareness Day is being observed today with various programmes across the country.
Opinion Time to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement: Russia provides opportunity for new avenues of cooperation Diplomacy remains a fundamental instrument of a nation’s political direction. At a time when global diplomacy appears to be weakening, Nepal and Russia are approaching a significant milestone – 70 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations on July 20.
Business Esewa Money Transfer partners with Merchantrade for remittance services from Malaysia Esewa Money Transfer has entered into a strategic partnership with Merchantrade Asia to facilitate seamless digital remittance services from Malaysia to Nepal.
Nepal Russian Prime Minister congratulates Prime Minister Shah Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin, has congratulated Prime Minister Balendra Shah on his appointment to office of the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Kathmandu Nepal raises issue of affected nationals in Portugal during ministerial call Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel, discussing issues concerning Nepali nationals and bilateral cooperation.
Business Ncell launches daily free data offer, weekly rewards via app Ncell has introduced a new customer engagement scheme offering daily free data and weekly rewards through its mobile application.
Environment Light rain, thunderstorms likely in Himalayan regions today The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast partly cloudy conditions over the hilly and Himalayan regions and mainly fair weather in the Tarai for Thursday.
