Met Dept forecasts heat wave in Tarai, urges alertness Met Dept forecasts heat wave in Tarai, urges alertness The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged for alertness, saying there is possibility of excessive heat in the Tarai region based on an analysis of temperature condition throughout the country in the coming few days. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged for alertness, saying there is possibility of excessive heat in the Tarai region based on an analysis of temperature condition throughout the country in the coming few days. Environment 09 Jun, 2024
Light rain in Bagmati, Gandaki provinces Light rain in Bagmati, Gandaki provinces The weather is presently partly cloudy in the hilly parts and clear in the rest of the country. The weather is presently partly cloudy in the hilly parts and clear in the rest of the country. Environment 09 Jun, 2024
Climate change-induced invasive alien species pose a threat to biodiversity in Nepal Climate change-induced invasive alien species pose a threat to biodiversity in Nepal According to Professor Dr Ram Prasad Chaudhary at TU, invasive alien species establish themselves by rapidly replacing native species following habitat destruction and global warming. According to Professor Dr Ram Prasad Chaudhary at TU, invasive alien species establish themselves by rapidly replacing native species following habitat destruction and global warming. Environment 06 Jun, 2024
New landslide forecasting system helping researchers save lives in Nepal New landslide forecasting system helping researchers save lives in Nepal University of Melbourne researchers are helping villagers in Nepal predict when treacherous landslides are about to overwhelm their homes. University of Melbourne researchers are helping villagers in Nepal predict when treacherous landslides are about to overwhelm their homes. Environment 06 Jun, 2024
Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan unveiled Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan unveiled The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has introduced the 'Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan 2081 BS'. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has introduced the 'Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan 2081 BS'. Environment 05 Jun, 2024
Storm likely to occur in some places of provinces Storm likely to occur in some places of provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology informed that there is a partial influence of local and westerly winds along with low pressure zone from Uttar Pradesh to West Bangladesh of India in the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology informed that there is a partial influence of local and westerly winds along with low pressure zone from Uttar Pradesh to West Bangladesh of India in the country. Environment 05 Jun, 2024
New species of bird found in Ghodaghodi New species of bird found in Ghodaghodi A new species of bird has been traced in Ghodaghodi Bird Sanctuary of Kailali. The Sanctuary is located in Ghodaghodi Wetlands, which is listed in the World Ramsar List. A new species of bird has been traced in Ghodaghodi Bird Sanctuary of Kailali. The Sanctuary is located in Ghodaghodi Wetlands, which is listed in the World Ramsar List. Environment 30 May, 2024
Latest deadly weather in US kills at least 18 as storms carve path of ruin across multiple states Latest deadly weather in US kills at least 18 as storms carve path of ruin across... Powerful storms killed at least 18 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where dozens sought shelter in a restroom during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S. Powerful storms killed at least 18 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where dozens sought shelter in a restroom during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S. Environment 27 May, 2024
India prepares for a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal in coastal areas near Bangladesh India prepares for a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal in coastal areas near... India’s Kolkata airport will suspend flight operations from midnight Sunday for 21 hours after a storm over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, airport authorities said. India’s Kolkata airport will suspend flight operations from midnight Sunday for 21 hours after a storm over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, airport authorities said. Environment 26 May, 2024
Light to moderate rainfall likely today Light to moderate rainfall likely today Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is occurring at some places in the hilly parts of Gandaki province and one or two places of the plains of Lumbini province. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is occurring at some places in the hilly parts of Gandaki province and one or two places of the plains of Lumbini province. Environment 26 May, 2024
More than 100 people believed killed by a landslide in Papua New Guinea, Australian media report More than 100 people believed killed by a landslide in Papua New Guinea, Australian... More than 100 people are believed to have been killed Friday in a landslide that buried a village in a remote part of Papua New Guinea, Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported. More than 100 people are believed to have been killed Friday in a landslide that buried a village in a remote part of Papua New Guinea, Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported. Environment 24 May, 2024
'Bio-diversity conservation sees increasing challenges' 'Bio-diversity conservation sees increasing challenges' Environment protection campaigners said bio-diversity conservation has come across increasing challenges due to forest fire, encroachment, deforestation and poaching and smuggling among others. Environment protection campaigners said bio-diversity conservation has come across increasing challenges due to forest fire, encroachment, deforestation and poaching and smuggling among others. Environment 23 May, 2024
How cockroaches spread around the globe to become the pest we know today How cockroaches spread around the globe to become the pest we know today Researchers said exploring how cockroaches conquered past environments may lead to better pest control. Researchers said exploring how cockroaches conquered past environments may lead to better pest control. Environment 21 May, 2024
UK to assist Nepal in climate actions UK to assist Nepal in climate actions The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said his government would assist Nepal in its efforts to cope with climate crises. The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said his government would assist Nepal in its efforts to cope with climate crises. Environment 21 May, 2024
Light rainfall likely in Koshi, Madhes and Lumbini provinces Light rainfall likely in Koshi, Madhes and Lumbini provinces Light rainfall along with thunder and lightning has been predicted in some parts of Koshi, Madhes and Lumbini provinces today. Light rainfall along with thunder and lightning has been predicted in some parts of Koshi, Madhes and Lumbini provinces today. Environment 21 May, 2024
Rain accompanied by winds in Kathmandu Rain accompanied by winds in Kathmandu Rain and thundershowers have started in Kathmandu. Rain with gusty winds has been reported in most parts of Kathmandu since this morning. Rain and thundershowers have started in Kathmandu. Rain with gusty winds has been reported in most parts of Kathmandu since this morning. Environment 20 May, 2024
Drought drying up CNP water sources, threatening wildlife Drought drying up CNP water sources, threatening wildlife The wild animals inhabiting Chitwan National Park (CNP) are facing problems as water sources have started drying up due to the drought. The wild animals inhabiting Chitwan National Park (CNP) are facing problems as water sources have started drying up due to the drought. Environment 19 May, 2024
Himalayan Boot Camp team conducts interactive session with glaciologists at Pyramid Lab on Everest Himalayan Boot Camp team conducts interactive session with glaciologists at Pyramid... The Himalayan Climate Boot Camp-2024 team conducted an interactive session with glaciologists at the Pyramid International Laboratory/Observatory in Lobuche, the world's highest altitude laboratory in the Mt Everest region. The Himalayan Climate Boot Camp-2024 team conducted an interactive session with glaciologists at the Pyramid International Laboratory/Observatory in Lobuche, the world's highest altitude laboratory in the Mt Everest region. Environment 19 May, 2024
Light to moderate rain likely today Light to moderate rain likely today Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is currently taking place in some places of Koshi and some parts of the hilly areas of Bagmati province. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is currently taking place in some places of Koshi and some parts of the hilly areas of Bagmati province. Environment 19 May, 2024
More than 5,000 forest fires in ten months More than 5,000 forest fires in ten months A total of 5,130 incidents of wild fire have taken place in a period of about ten months. A total of 5,130 incidents of wild fire have taken place in a period of about ten months. Environment 18 May, 2024
Business Foreign exchange reserves rise 27.5% to Rs 3.41 trillion by mid-March The country's gross foreign exchange reserves climbed 27.5 percent to Rs 3,413.77 billion by mid-March 2026 from Rs 2,677.68 billion at mid-July 2025, according to Nepal Rastra Bank, reflecting the strong inflow of remittances and an improved balance of payments position.
Business Remittance inflows surge 37.7% to Rs 1.45 trillion in first eight months Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 37.7 percent to Rs 1,449.65 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest report by Nepal Rastra Bank.
Kathmandu We will pay back voters by fulfilling our responsibility: RSP President Lamichhane The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that they will pay back for the 'debt of the electoral mandate' given them by the people through fulfillment of responsibility.
Kathmandu Rekindling hope and trust among citizens through good governance is a must: NC leader Angdembe Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has highlighted the need to rekindle hope and trust among citizens through consensus, collaboration and good governance.
Kathmandu India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs 473 million Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on Thursday for the implementation of seven High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal with grant assistance from the Government of India.
Nepal Bajura District Hospital building leaks a year after completion The building of Bajura District Hospital has started leaking just a year after its completion, raising concerns over construction quality.
Kathmandu CPN (UML) raises Oli, Lekhak arrest in first HoR meeting Lawmakers of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) drew the government’s attention in the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, protesting the arrest of party chairman KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak.
Business NEPSE posts marginal gain, turnover drops sharply The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index edged up by 5.82 points, or 0.20 percent, on Thursday to close at 2,782.18 points, recovering slightly after a sharp decline in the previous session.
Kathmandu Businessman Deepak Bhatt arrested in money laundering probe Businessman Deepak Bhatt has been arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation.
