Snowfall in Jumla brings cheers to farmers Snowfall in Jumla brings cheers to farmers It has been snowing in Jumla since this morning. Snowfall took place late this year compared to the previous years. About half a foot of snow has accumulated across the district, including the headquarters Khalanga. It has been snowing in Jumla since this morning. Snowfall took place late this year compared to the previous years. About half a foot of snow has accumulated across the district, including the headquarters Khalanga. Environment 01 Feb, 2024
Cloudy skies with chances of light rain, snowfall today Cloudy skies with chances of light rain, snowfall today The weather forecast for today suggests cloudy conditions prevailing throughout the country, with a possibility of light rain in certain hilly regions. The weather forecast for today suggests cloudy conditions prevailing throughout the country, with a possibility of light rain in certain hilly regions. Environment 01 Feb, 2024
Former British Gurkha Subash Rai to be honoured with MBE Former British Gurkha Subash Rai to be honoured with MBE Former British Gurkha Subash Rai is set to receive the prestigious Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his outstanding contributions. Former British Gurkha Subash Rai is set to receive the prestigious Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his outstanding contributions. Environment 29 Jan, 2024
Possibility of Snowfall today Possibility of Snowfall today The weather this morning is cloudy in the hilly areas while clear in the rest of the area of the country. This is due to partial effect of westerly winds in Nepal. The weather this morning is cloudy in the hilly areas while clear in the rest of the area of the country. This is due to partial effect of westerly winds in Nepal. Environment 29 Jan, 2024
Kathmandu records year's coldest morning, dense fog blankets Tarai Kathmandu records year's coldest morning, dense fog blankets Tarai Kathmandu Valley experienced its coldest morning of the year, with temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling 2.1°C according to the latest readings from the Meteorological Forecast Division at 8:45 am on Sunday. Kathmandu Valley experienced its coldest morning of the year, with temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling 2.1°C according to the latest readings from the Meteorological Forecast Division at 8:45 am on Sunday. Environment 28 Jan, 2024
Floating Treatment Wetland System remediating polluted surface water bodies Floating Treatment Wetland System remediating polluted surface water bodies Even as our traditional water sources and recreational areas are polluted as a result of human activity and other pollutants produced in the city, the Floating Treatment Wetland System (FTWS) has been there to restore the endangered heritage. Even as our traditional water sources and recreational areas are polluted as a result of human activity and other pollutants produced in the city, the Floating Treatment Wetland System (FTWS) has been there to restore the endangered heritage. Environment 23 Jan, 2024
PM Dahal expresses commitment to make policy, programme and budget people-oriented PM Dahal expresses commitment to make policy, programme and budget people-oriented Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has expressed commitment to making the coming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget people-oriented. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has expressed commitment to making the coming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget people-oriented. Environment 23 Jan, 2024
Kathmandu records lowest minimum temperature so far this year Kathmandu records lowest minimum temperature so far this year The minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has dropped to 3.2 degrees Celsius today, making the lowest recorded temperature till date this year. The minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has dropped to 3.2 degrees Celsius today, making the lowest recorded temperature till date this year. Environment 22 Jan, 2024
Scattered light snowfall likely in Bagmati, light rain in hilly regions Scattered light snowfall likely in Bagmati, light rain in hilly regions The Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) anticipates light snowfall in isolated areas of the high hilly and mountainous regions in Bagmati, Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces on Thursday. This weather pattern is expected to persist throughout the day and night in these provinces. The Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) anticipates light snowfall in isolated areas of the high hilly and mountainous regions in Bagmati, Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces on Thursday. This weather pattern is expected to persist throughout the day and night in these provinces. Environment 18 Jan, 2024
Water birds of 41 species found in Narayani river area Water birds of 41 species found in Narayani river area As many as 41 species of birds have been found in the Narayani river area in course of the water bird census this year As many as 41 species of birds have been found in the Narayani river area in course of the water bird census this year Environment 17 Jan, 2024
Light rain, possible snowfall in Bagmati's hilly areas; foggy Tarai Light rain, possible snowfall in Bagmati's hilly areas; foggy Tarai Light rain is expected in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces on Monday, as per the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Light rain is expected in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces on Monday, as per the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Environment 15 Jan, 2024
Ncell, DHM sign MoU strengthening Early Warning Systems to cover 13 hazards Ncell, DHM sign MoU strengthening Early Warning Systems to cover 13 hazards Ncell in collaboration with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has further strengthened the communication for the Early Warning System (EWS) by expanding the coverage in both hydrological and meteorological disasters. On Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to this effect. Ncell in collaboration with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has further strengthened the communication for the Early Warning System (EWS) by expanding the coverage in both hydrological and meteorological disasters. On Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to this effect. Environment 11 Jan, 2024
Curfew continues at Barahathawa Municipality in Sarlahi Curfew continues at Barahathawa Municipality in Sarlahi The District Administration Office Sarlahi has clamped a curfew in Barahathawa municipality from the afternoon today until tomorrow morning. The District Administration Office Sarlahi has clamped a curfew in Barahathawa municipality from the afternoon today until tomorrow morning. Environment 07 Jan, 2024
Winter tightens grip: Kathmandu chills at 3.5°C, fog blankets Tarai Winter tightens grip: Kathmandu chills at 3.5°C, fog blankets Tarai The winter's grip tightens on the Kathmandu Valley, with temperatures dropping to 3.5°C at 8:45 am this morning. The winter's grip tightens on the Kathmandu Valley, with temperatures dropping to 3.5°C at 8:45 am this morning. Environment 05 Jan, 2024
The largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider has been found in Australia The largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider has been found in... Spider experts from the nearby park retrieved it and soon realized it was the largest male specimen ever received from the public in Australia. Spider experts from the nearby park retrieved it and soon realized it was the largest male specimen ever received from the public in Australia. Environment 04 Jan, 2024
Weather forecast: Partly cloudy hills, foggy Terai to clear by afternoon Weather forecast: Partly cloudy hills, foggy Terai to clear by afternoon The weather is anticipated partly cloudy skies in the hilly terrains of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces for Thursday, according to the Meteorogical Forecast Division (MFD). The weather is anticipated partly cloudy skies in the hilly terrains of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces for Thursday, according to the Meteorogical Forecast Division (MFD). Environment 04 Jan, 2024
People urged to take precaution against cold People urged to take precaution against cold The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division has urged people to take necessary precaution against cold as the temperature is on a decreasing trend across the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division has urged people to take necessary precaution against cold as the temperature is on a decreasing trend across the country. Environment 22 Dec, 2023
Transformative Disaster Risk Reduction Communication unveiled in Tikapur Municipality through Scientific Flood Hazard Mural Art Transformative Disaster Risk Reduction Communication unveiled in Tikapur Municipality... Tikapur Municipality in Nepal's Kailali District, a region vulnerable to severe floods, is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to disaster risk reduction through the integration of scientific information into public art. Tikapur Municipality in Nepal's Kailali District, a region vulnerable to severe floods, is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to disaster risk reduction through the integration of scientific information into public art. Environment 20 Dec, 2023
Weather to get colder, with no immediate rain Weather to get colder, with no immediate rain The weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas, with generally clear in the rest of the country today. This is due to the effect of the westerly winds, according to the Weather Forecasting Division. The weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas, with generally clear in the rest of the country today. This is due to the effect of the westerly winds, according to the Weather Forecasting Division. Environment 14 Dec, 2023
At COP28, sticking points remain on fossil fuels and adapting to climate as talks near crunch time At COP28, sticking points remain on fossil fuels and adapting to climate as talks... Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s special envoy for climate change, expressed doubt that the pledges made would be met. Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s special envoy for climate change, expressed doubt that the pledges made would be met. Environment 10 Dec, 2023
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
