Heavy rainfall likely today Heavy rainfall likely today The country is expected to receive heavy rainfall today due to an impact of monsoon wind. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said that there will be generally to mostly cloudy throughout the country today. The country is expected to receive heavy rainfall today due to an impact of monsoon wind. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said that there will be generally to mostly cloudy throughout the country today. Environment 07 Jul, 2023
Heavy rainfall with thunderstorm predicted today Heavy rainfall with thunderstorm predicted today The country will see partial to general changes today due to influence of Monsoon wind. The country will see partial to general changes today due to influence of Monsoon wind. Environment 05 Jul, 2023
Days of sweltering heat, power cuts in northern India overwhelm hospitals as death toll climbs Days of sweltering heat, power cuts in northern India overwhelm hospitals as death... A scorching heat wave in two of India’s most populous states has overwhelmed hospitals, filled a morgue to capacity and disrupted power, forcing staff to use books to cool patients, as officials investigate a death toll that has reached nearly 170. A scorching heat wave in two of India’s most populous states has overwhelmed hospitals, filled a morgue to capacity and disrupted power, forcing staff to use books to cool patients, as officials investigate a death toll that has reached nearly 170. Environment 20 Jun, 2023
Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled, study finds Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled,... Glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates across the Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges and could lose up to 80% of their volume this century if greenhouse gas emissions aren't sharply reduced, according to a report. Glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates across the Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges and could lose up to 80% of their volume this century if greenhouse gas emissions aren't sharply reduced, according to a report. Environment 20 Jun, 2023
Twenty-two people still missing in Hewakhola flooding disaster Twenty-two people still missing in Hewakhola flooding disaster Twenty-two people are still unaccounted for after they were swept away by the flooding caused by the swollen Hewakhola river in Sankhuwasabha on Saturday night. Twenty-two people are still unaccounted for after they were swept away by the flooding caused by the swollen Hewakhola river in Sankhuwasabha on Saturday night. Environment 19 Jun, 2023
Country witnessing partial influence of westerly wind, low pressure system Country witnessing partial influence of westerly wind, low pressure system The country is now witnessing partial influence of westerly wind as well as a low pressure system developed at Bihar of India. The country is now witnessing partial influence of westerly wind as well as a low pressure system developed at Bihar of India. Environment 12 Jun, 2023
Mountain Clean-up Campaign 2023 collects over 34,166 kgs of waste in just 45 days Mountain Clean-up Campaign 2023 collects over 34,166 kgs of waste in just 45 days The Mountain Clean-up Campaign 2023, led and coordinated by the Nepali Army has successfully concluded the halfway mark of waste collection from four mountains including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Baruntse. The Mountain Clean-up Campaign 2023, led and coordinated by the Nepali Army has successfully concluded the halfway mark of waste collection from four mountains including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Baruntse. Environment 25 May, 2023
NIC Asia's services NIC Asia's services NIC Asia Bank has introduced the facility to update bank details, account details, change savings account scheme, update signature and update mobile number or e-mail address through online video calling service for its customers. NIC Asia Bank has introduced the facility to update bank details, account details, change savings account scheme, update signature and update mobile number or e-mail address through online video calling service for its customers. Environment 24 May, 2023
DMG issues licenses for exploration of 420 mines DMG issues licenses for exploration of 420 mines The Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) has issued licenses for the exploration and prospecting of 420 mines. The Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) has issued licenses for the exploration and prospecting of 420 mines. Environment 22 May, 2023
Indian woman climbs Everest, Lhotse in 27 hrs, Mithil Raju scales Everest at 17 Indian woman climbs Everest, Lhotse in 27 hrs, Mithil Raju scales Everest at 17 An Indian woman climber successfully scaled Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse in just less than 27 hours, organizers said. An Indian woman climber successfully scaled Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse in just less than 27 hours, organizers said. Environment 18 May, 2023
Air pollution increasing again Air pollution increasing again Air pollution has started to go up again due to lack of rain and growing incidents of forest fire. Air pollution has started to go up again due to lack of rain and growing incidents of forest fire. Environment 12 May, 2023
Weather likely to remain fair today Weather likely to remain fair today The weather across the country is likely to remain generally fair across the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The weather across the country is likely to remain generally fair across the country today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Environment 07 May, 2023
Sanima gives Rs 1m Sanima gives Rs 1m Sanima Bank has paid an accident insurance claim amount of Rs one million under Sanima Dirghayu Bachat Scheme. Sanima Bank has paid an accident insurance claim amount of Rs one million under Sanima Dirghayu Bachat Scheme. Environment 28 Apr, 2023
UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot Environment 21 Apr, 2023
Air pollution to remain for some more days: MFD Air pollution to remain for some more days: MFD Air pollution across the country including the Kathmandu Valley has gone rampant in the past few days, and the condition is expected to remain for three more days. Air pollution across the country including the Kathmandu Valley has gone rampant in the past few days, and the condition is expected to remain for three more days. Environment 17 Apr, 2023
Kathmandu one of world's most polluted city Kathmandu one of world's most polluted city Kathmandu valley, the country’s capital and the largest city, has once again been ranked one of the world’s most polluted city. Kathmandu valley, the country’s capital and the largest city, has once again been ranked one of the world’s most polluted city. Environment 17 Mar, 2023
Rainfall with thunders likely to occur Rainfall with thunders likely to occur The influence of westerly wind is still prevailing in Nepal. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, light rain with thunders and lightening is predicted in some places of the Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces this afternoon. The influence of westerly wind is still prevailing in Nepal. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, light rain with thunders and lightening is predicted in some places of the Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces this afternoon. Environment 15 Mar, 2023
Study: 15 million people live under threat of glacial floods Study: 15 million people live under threat of glacial floods India ranks high in the threat list not so much because of the physical setup but because of “a huge number of people downstream.” India ranks high in the threat list not so much because of the physical setup but because of “a huge number of people downstream.” Environment 08 Feb, 2023
World Wetlands Day 2023 observed across country World Wetlands Day 2023 observed across country The World Wetlands Day 2023 was observed across the globe, including in Nepal, on Thursday with various programmes. The World Wetlands Day 2023 was observed across the globe, including in Nepal, on Thursday with various programmes. Environment 03 Feb, 2023
Foggy weather to continue for a few more days in Tarai Foggy weather to continue for a few more days in Tarai Authorities have asked people to stay alert and take precautions amid the foggy weather condition, especially in the Tarai, that is l likely to continue in the country for the next few days. Authorities have asked people to stay alert and take precautions amid the foggy weather condition, especially in the Tarai, that is l likely to continue in the country for the next few days. Environment 27 Jan, 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.
