21 Nepali mountain glacial lakes prone to sudden outburst: Experts 21 Nepali mountain glacial lakes prone to sudden outburst: Experts Experts have warned that 21 mountain glacial lakes in Nepal are prone to outburst at anytime due to the adverse impact of global warming. Experts have warned that 21 mountain glacial lakes in Nepal are prone to outburst at anytime due to the adverse impact of global warming. Environment 11 Mar, 2022
Fire breaks out in Solu community forest Fire breaks out in Solu community forest Massive fire has occurred since last night in Nakchung community forest near Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, Solukhumbu. Massive fire has occurred since last night in Nakchung community forest near Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, Solukhumbu. Environment 07 Mar, 2022
UN countries to create treaty to fight plastic pollution UN countries to create treaty to fight plastic pollution United Nations countries have agreed to create a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution in the world's oceans, rivers and landscape. United Nations countries have agreed to create a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution in the world's oceans, rivers and landscape. Environment 03 Mar, 2022
As climate dangers rise, scientists predict disasters before they happen As climate dangers rise, scientists predict disasters before they happen For climate scientists reviewing a Pacific Ocean temperature forecast map in November, a bright red, sideways "V", thousands of kilometres long signalled disaster. For climate scientists reviewing a Pacific Ocean temperature forecast map in November, a bright red, sideways "V", thousands of kilometres long signalled disaster. Environment 01 Mar, 2022
Plastic pollution in oceans on track to rise for decades Plastic pollution in oceans on track to rise for decades Plastic pollution at sea is reaching worrying levels and will continue to grow even if significant action is taken now to stop such waste from reaching the world's oceans, according to a review of hundreds of academic studies. Plastic pollution at sea is reaching worrying levels and will continue to grow even if significant action is taken now to stop such waste from reaching the world's oceans, according to a review of hundreds of academic studies. Environment 09 Feb, 2022
Preparation on to develop model grassland in CNP Preparation on to develop model grassland in CNP Preparations are under way to develop model grazing land inside Chitwan National Park. Preparations are under way to develop model grazing land inside Chitwan National Park. Environment 09 Feb, 2022
Heavy snowfall cripples life in Manang district Heavy snowfall cripples life in Manang district Many places in the mountainous and high hill areas have witnessed heavy snowfall with the westerly low pressure system becoming active. Many places in the mountainous and high hill areas have witnessed heavy snowfall with the westerly low pressure system becoming active. Environment 07 Feb, 2022
In heated meeting, India seeks tougher action from US tech giants on fake news In heated meeting, India seeks tougher action from US tech giants on fake news Indian officials have held heated discussions with Google, Twitter and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms, sources told Reuters, the government's latest altercation with Big Tech. Indian officials have held heated discussions with Google, Twitter and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms, sources told Reuters, the government's latest altercation with Big Tech. Environment 02 Feb, 2022
Westerly wind's influence to increase Westerly wind's influence to increase The Westerly wind has partial influence on the weather in the country at present. The weather will further be affected with the increase of its influence by Wednesday night. The Westerly wind has partial influence on the weather in the country at present. The weather will further be affected with the increase of its influence by Wednesday night. Environment 01 Feb, 2022
Beijing 2022 official warns against violations of 'Olympic spirit' Beijing 2022 official warns against violations of 'Olympic spirit' Behaviour by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Behaviour by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Behaviour by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Behaviour by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Environment 19 Jan, 2022
Drinking water, ash big concern as Tonga assesses damage after tsunami Drinking water, ash big concern as Tonga assesses damage after tsunami More than a day after the eruption, countries thousands of kilometres to the west have volcanic ash clouds over them, New Zealand forecaster WeatherWatch said. More than a day after the eruption, countries thousands of kilometres to the west have volcanic ash clouds over them, New Zealand forecaster WeatherWatch said. Environment 17 Jan, 2022
Climate fund aims to help indigenous people protect world's forests Climate fund aims to help indigenous people protect world's forests Securing their rights and traditional way of life will help achieve global goals to conserve at least 30% of the planet by 2030 and rein in climate change, CLARIFI's backers said. Securing their rights and traditional way of life will help achieve global goals to conserve at least 30% of the planet by 2030 and rein in climate change, CLARIFI's backers said. Environment 12 Jan, 2022
Light rain, snowfall forecast for couple of days Light rain, snowfall forecast for couple of days The influence of a Westerly low pressure system has generated light precipitation and snowfall over the past three days. The influence of a Westerly low pressure system has generated light precipitation and snowfall over the past three days. Environment 12 Jan, 2022
Huge amount of timber decaying Huge amount of timber decaying A large amount of timber stored at the Division Forest Office of Rautahat is decaying. A large amount of timber stored at the Division Forest Office of Rautahat is decaying. Environment 11 Jan, 2022
Rain, snow forecast until Wednesday Rain, snow forecast until Wednesday The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country due to the influence of the westerly wind with chances of light snowfall at some places in the high hilly and mountainous regions, and of light rainfall at one or two places of the hilly region. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country due to the influence of the westerly wind with chances of light snowfall at some places in the high hilly and mountainous regions, and of light rainfall at one or two places of the hilly region. Environment 26 Dec, 2021
Illegal riverbed mining continues unabated in Palpa Illegal riverbed mining continues unabated in Palpa Smuggling of sand and aggregates from the river basins has increased in various parts of Palpa. Smuggling of sand and aggregates from the river basins has increased in various parts of Palpa. Environment 23 Dec, 2021
Poor weather hampers search and rescue efforts at Indonesia volcano Poor weather hampers search and rescue efforts at Indonesia volcano Officials monitoring Indonesia's Semeru volcano on Monday warned residents to remain vigilant after a deadly eruption over the weekend, as heavy wind and rain brought search-and-rescue efforts to a halt. Officials monitoring Indonesia's Semeru volcano on Monday warned residents to remain vigilant after a deadly eruption over the weekend, as heavy wind and rain brought search-and-rescue efforts to a halt. Environment 06 Dec, 2021
Many local levels yet to appoint information officer Many local levels yet to appoint information officer Many local levels in the country have yet to appoint information officer at their office for dissemination of information of public concern to the citizens and media. Many local levels in the country have yet to appoint information officer at their office for dissemination of information of public concern to the citizens and media. Environment 05 Dec, 2021
Light snowfall forecast in mountainous regions Light snowfall forecast in mountainous regions Light snowfall at one or two places of the eastern and western high mountaineous regions has been forecast today. Light snowfall at one or two places of the eastern and western high mountaineous regions has been forecast today. Environment 29 Nov, 2021
Zonta Club launches 'Kahile Kahi Hoina, Kahile Pani Hundaina' campaign against GBV, child marriage Zonta Club launches 'Kahile Kahi Hoina, Kahile Pani Hundaina' campaign against GBV,... The Zonta Club of Kathmandu on Thursday launched a campaign to raise awareness on the importance of speaking up against domestic violence, work/public place harassment and child marriage. The Zonta Club of Kathmandu on Thursday launched a campaign to raise awareness on the importance of speaking up against domestic violence, work/public place harassment and child marriage. Environment 28 Nov, 2021
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.
