Sanima mobile banking campaign Sanima mobile banking campaign Sanima Bank has announced mobile banking campaign with special offers to encourage the customers to use mobile banking application. Sanima Bank has announced mobile banking campaign with special offers to encourage the customers to use mobile banking application. Environment 01 Sep, 2022
As harvest time looms, China tells farmers to replant or switch crops As harvest time looms, China tells farmers to replant or switch crops ​​​​​​​As China's record heatwave starts to subside, farmers are assessing the damage caused by a prolonged drought and the government is urging them to replant or switch crops where they can. ​​​​​​​As China's record heatwave starts to subside, farmers are assessing the damage caused by a prolonged drought and the government is urging them to replant or switch crops where they can. Environment 26 Aug, 2022
Dangerous heat predicted to hit 3 times more often in future Dangerous heat predicted to hit 3 times more often in future What's considered officially "dangerous heat" in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens, according to a new study. What's considered officially "dangerous heat" in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens, according to a new study. Environment 26 Aug, 2022
Europe facing its worst drought for 500 years: study Europe facing its worst drought for 500 years: study Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent in a state of alert or warning, reducing inland shipping, electricity production and the yields of certain crops, a European Union agency said on Tuesday. Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent in a state of alert or warning, reducing inland shipping, electricity production and the yields of certain crops, a European Union agency said on Tuesday. Environment 24 Aug, 2022
Receding water levels of China's Yangtze reveal ancient Buddhist statues Receding water levels of China's Yangtze reveal ancient Buddhist statues Plunging water levels of the Yangtze River have revealed a submerged island in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing and a trio of Buddhist statues on it that are believed to be 600 years old, state media Xinhua has reported. Plunging water levels of the Yangtze River have revealed a submerged island in China’s southwestern city of Chongqing and a trio of Buddhist statues on it that are believed to be 600 years old, state media Xinhua has reported. Environment 21 Aug, 2022
European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover the wide trench that winds amid rows of trees in France's Burgundy region in what was the Tille River in the village of Lux. Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover the wide trench that winds amid rows of trees in France's Burgundy region in what was the Tille River in the village of Lux. Environment 12 Aug, 2022
California unveils water strategy, planning for greater scarcity California unveils water strategy, planning for greater scarcity California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy on Thursday that plans for a future with 10% less water and shifts the emphasis from conservation to capturing more water that otherwise flows out to sea. California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy on Thursday that plans for a future with 10% less water and shifts the emphasis from conservation to capturing more water that otherwise flows out to sea. Environment 12 Aug, 2022
Britain's dry summer set to trigger drought declarations Britain's dry summer set to trigger drought declarations ​​​​​​​Parts of England are likely to declare a drought on Friday, local media reported ahead of a meeting between the government, its environment agency and water companies to discuss a long period of dry weather. ​​​​​​​Parts of England are likely to declare a drought on Friday, local media reported ahead of a meeting between the government, its environment agency and water companies to discuss a long period of dry weather. Environment 12 Aug, 2022
Satellite imagery shows Antarctic ice shelf crumbling faster than thought Satellite imagery shows Antarctic ice shelf crumbling faster than thought ​​​​​​​Antarctica's coastal glaciers are shedding icebergs more rapidly than nature can replenish the crumbling ice, doubling previous estimates of losses from the world's largest ice sheet over the past 25 years, a satellite analysis showed on Wednesday. ​​​​​​​Antarctica's coastal glaciers are shedding icebergs more rapidly than nature can replenish the crumbling ice, doubling previous estimates of losses from the world's largest ice sheet over the past 25 years, a satellite analysis showed on Wednesday. Environment 11 Aug, 2022
'Sikkim Chheparo' discovered for first time in Nepal 'Sikkim Chheparo' discovered for first time in Nepal The presence of an additional species of lizard has been confirmed in Nepal. The presence of an additional species of lizard has been confirmed in Nepal. Environment 09 Aug, 2022
Endangered fish species making comeback Endangered fish species making comeback Endangered fish species have started making a comeback in the Thuligad watershed area, thanks to the initiatives undertaken for its preservation by the local levels and organisations. Endangered fish species have started making a comeback in the Thuligad watershed area, thanks to the initiatives undertaken for its preservation by the local levels and organisations. Environment 09 Aug, 2022
Scorching heat wave in US Northwest forecast to last longer Scorching heat wave in US Northwest forecast to last longer The scorching heat spell in the Pacific Northwest is now expected to last longer than forecasters had initially predicted, setting parts of the normally temperate region on course to break heat wave duration records. The scorching heat spell in the Pacific Northwest is now expected to last longer than forecasters had initially predicted, setting parts of the normally temperate region on course to break heat wave duration records. Environment 28 Jul, 2022
Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats In 1998, as nations around the world agreed to cut carbon emissions through the Kyoto Protocol, America's fossil fuel companies plotted their response, including an aggressive strategy to inject doubt into the public debate. In 1998, as nations around the world agreed to cut carbon emissions through the Kyoto Protocol, America's fossil fuel companies plotted their response, including an aggressive strategy to inject doubt into the public debate. Environment 28 Jul, 2022
Sanphe-Martadi road section obstructed Sanphe-Martadi road section obstructed Transportation service along the Sanphe-Martadi road of Aamkot section in Bajura was obstructed after the road caved-in due to landslide. Transportation service along the Sanphe-Martadi road of Aamkot section in Bajura was obstructed after the road caved-in due to landslide. Environment 26 Jul, 2022
Scant rainfall frets farmers in Madhes Scant rainfall frets farmers in Madhes At a time when the farmers in Tarai/Madhes, which is also called the granary of Nepal, are ready for paddy plantation, the scant rainfall has afflicted them much. At a time when the farmers in Tarai/Madhes, which is also called the granary of Nepal, are ready for paddy plantation, the scant rainfall has afflicted them much. Environment 19 Jul, 2022
Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave spreads north Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave spreads north A heatwave sweeping southern Europe that has caused hundreds of deaths and huge wildfires in past weeks showed some signs of abating on Monday but continued to move north, including towards Britain where authorities issued an extreme weather warning. A heatwave sweeping southern Europe that has caused hundreds of deaths and huge wildfires in past weeks showed some signs of abating on Monday but continued to move north, including towards Britain where authorities issued an extreme weather warning. Environment 18 Jul, 2022
Light to moderate rainfall forecast for today Light to moderate rainfall forecast for today The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in many places due to the influence of the monsoon wind, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in many places due to the influence of the monsoon wind, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 03 Jul, 2022
SC continues interim order on river products SC continues interim order on river products The Supreme Court has stayed the government’s decision to amend standard on excavation and sale of stones, sand, and pebbles. The Supreme Court has stayed the government’s decision to amend standard on excavation and sale of stones, sand, and pebbles. Environment 01 Jul, 2022
People advised to remain vigilant against waterborne disasters People advised to remain vigilant against waterborne disasters As the western disturbance combined with stronger monsoon trough causes more spells of rain across the country, Flood Forecasting Division under the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology warned that the water level in major rivers, including the Mahakali, Karnali, and Koshi was likely to rise, but stay below the warning mark during the next three days. As the western disturbance combined with stronger monsoon trough causes more spells of rain across the country, Flood Forecasting Division under the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology warned that the water level in major rivers, including the Mahakali, Karnali, and Koshi was likely to rise, but stay below the warning mark during the next three days. Environment 30 Jun, 2022
Heavy rain forecast in some places Heavy rain forecast in some places The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most of the parts of the country with chances of heavy rain in some places today, the Department of hydrology and Meteorology said. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most of the parts of the country with chances of heavy rain in some places today, the Department of hydrology and Meteorology said. Environment 14 Jun, 2022
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.
