On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen-but-rapidly melting Antarctica on Thursday and said intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address their commitments to lowering emissions of planet-warming gases. On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen-but-rapidly melting Antarctica on Thursday and said intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address their commitments to lowering emissions of planet-warming gases. Environment 24 Nov, 2023
UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise instead of plunge UN report says world is racing to well past warming limit as carbon emissions rise... United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said “the emissions gap is more like an emissions canyon — a canyon littered with broken promises, broken lives and broken records.” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said “the emissions gap is more like an emissions canyon — a canyon littered with broken promises, broken lives and broken records.” Environment 20 Nov, 2023
Light snowfall likely in high hilly, mountainous regions Light snowfall likely in high hilly, mountainous regions The Westerly wind has its partial impact in the country at present. The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly region of the country and generally fair in the rest of the regions, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. The Westerly wind has its partial impact in the country at present. The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly region of the country and generally fair in the rest of the regions, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. Environment 20 Nov, 2023
Partly cloudy condition in hilly region today Partly cloudy condition in hilly region today The sky will be partly cloudy in the hilly region and it will be generally fair in the rest of the country due to the partial influence of the Westerly wind, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The sky will be partly cloudy in the hilly region and it will be generally fair in the rest of the country due to the partial influence of the Westerly wind, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 12 Nov, 2023
Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks. A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Schools have been ordered shut and construction banned. People are back to wearing masks. Environment 07 Nov, 2023
Brief rainfall, snowfall predicted in high hills Brief rainfall, snowfall predicted in high hills The partial impact of westerly wind will cause brief rainfall and snowfall in some areas of high hills and mountains for three days. The partial impact of westerly wind will cause brief rainfall and snowfall in some areas of high hills and mountains for three days. Environment 07 Nov, 2023
Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Environment 07 Oct, 2023
Nepali kids vulnerable to lead toxicity Nepali kids vulnerable to lead toxicity Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Environment 07 Oct, 2023
Heavy rainfall at few places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Madhesh, Koshi Heavy rainfall at few places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Madhesh, Koshi Heavy rainfall in one or two places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces is likely to occur on Wednesday, according to the Meterological Forecasting Division (MFD). Heavy rainfall in one or two places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces is likely to occur on Wednesday, according to the Meterological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 04 Oct, 2023
SC orders demolition of all structures within 65 metres from Phewa Lake SC orders demolition of all structures within 65 metres from Phewa Lake The Supreme Court has ordered the government to demolish all buildings and structures built within 65 metres from the high flood point of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. The Supreme Court has ordered the government to demolish all buildings and structures built within 65 metres from the high flood point of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Environment 28 Sep, 2023
Probability of light to moderate rain Probability of light to moderate rain The weather remains partly cloudy to normal in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali Province, and partly cloudy to generally clear in the remaining provinces. The weather remains partly cloudy to normal in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali Province, and partly cloudy to generally clear in the remaining provinces. Environment 17 Sep, 2023
Climate protesters kick-off rallies across country Climate protesters kick-off rallies across country While over 700 mobilisations against fossil fuels are planned around the world from September 15 to 17 to draw the attention of stakeholders, more than 500 people took to the streets today in the nine major cities of Nepal demanding rapid, just and equitable eradication of fossil fuels. While over 700 mobilisations against fossil fuels are planned around the world from September 15 to 17 to draw the attention of stakeholders, more than 500 people took to the streets today in the nine major cities of Nepal demanding rapid, just and equitable eradication of fossil fuels. Environment 17 Sep, 2023
Indigenous crop varieties nearing extinction in Myagadi Indigenous crop varieties nearing extinction in Myagadi Myagdi, a district rich in genetic resources and biological diversity, has reported the potential disappearance of 97 varieties of indigenous crops from its rural areas. Myagdi, a district rich in genetic resources and biological diversity, has reported the potential disappearance of 97 varieties of indigenous crops from its rural areas. Environment 04 Sep, 2023
Air pollution shortening lives by 6.8 years: Report Air pollution shortening lives by 6.8 years: Report The Air Quality Life Index, 2023 report has found that air pollution has been shortening lives by 6.8 years in nine districts with the highest concentration of particulate pollution. The Air Quality Life Index, 2023 report has found that air pollution has been shortening lives by 6.8 years in nine districts with the highest concentration of particulate pollution. Environment 01 Sep, 2023
Rainfall to decrease from today Rainfall to decrease from today The continuous rain that has been falling for a few days will decrease from today. The continuous rain that has been falling for a few days will decrease from today. Environment 27 Aug, 2023
Himalayan Bank Limited to provide financial support to Kanti Children Hospital Himalayan Bank Limited to provide financial support to Kanti Children Hospital Himalayan Bank Ltd. has decided to extend financial assistance of Rs. 2 Million to Kanti Children Hospital, Maharajgunj. Himalayan Bank Ltd. has decided to extend financial assistance of Rs. 2 Million to Kanti Children Hospital, Maharajgunj. Environment 25 Aug, 2023
Minister stresses on reliable weather, disaster information Minister stresses on reliable weather, disaster information The government aims to make the dissemination of information related to weather and disasters more reliable and credible by making the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology better-equipped and resourceful. The government aims to make the dissemination of information related to weather and disasters more reliable and credible by making the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology better-equipped and resourceful. Environment 25 Aug, 2023
Flood washes away suspension bridge Flood washes away suspension bridge The flooded local Raute River has swept away a suspension bridge in Ward No 9 of Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality in Bhojpur district, affecting life. The flooded local Raute River has swept away a suspension bridge in Ward No 9 of Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality in Bhojpur district, affecting life. Environment 24 Aug, 2023
Heavy rainfall expected, people urged to remain alert Heavy rainfall expected, people urged to remain alert The existing position of the monsoon trough has shifted towards the north than its average position. As a result, Nepal, along with central Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas in India, is currently experiencing the effects of a low-pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The existing position of the monsoon trough has shifted towards the north than its average position. As a result, Nepal, along with central Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas in India, is currently experiencing the effects of a low-pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 23 Aug, 2023
As glaciers melt, a new study seeks protection of ecosystems that emerge in their place As glaciers melt, a new study seeks protection of ecosystems that emerge in their... The analysis from Swiss and French scientists adds to worries about glacier melt and a growing call to step up efforts to protect the planet from climate change. The analysis from Swiss and French scientists adds to worries about glacier melt and a growing call to step up efforts to protect the planet from climate change. Environment 18 Aug, 2023
Business 80.70 billion cubic metres gas deposit confirmed in Jaljale, Dailekh Mineral gas deposit of 80.70 billion cubic metres has been confirmed at Bhairabi Rural Municipality-1 of Dailekh district.
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.
