Fagu formally begins with installation of Chir at Basantapur Fagu formally begins with installation of Chir at Basantapur Chir was installed following established rituals today at Basantapur, as a mark of the commencement of Fagu or Holi festival. Chir was installed following established rituals today at Basantapur, as a mark of the commencement of Fagu or Holi festival. Environment 17 Mar, 2024
A 41-year-old pelican and other animals wait for their food at Nepal's only zoo A 41-year-old pelican and other animals wait for their food at Nepal's only zoo More than 15 of 38 local endangered species reside in the zoo, which welcomes around 1 million visitors per year. More than 15 of 38 local endangered species reside in the zoo, which welcomes around 1 million visitors per year. Environment 10 Mar, 2024
7-point declaration for Climate Justice issued at Everest Base Camp 7-point declaration for Climate Justice issued at Everest Base Camp A 7-point declaration for climate justice has been issued at the base camp of the world's highest peak, Mt. Everest. A 7-point declaration for climate justice has been issued at the base camp of the world's highest peak, Mt. Everest. Environment 09 Mar, 2024
Possibility of light to moderate rain today Possibility of light to moderate rain today The weather is generally cloudy across the country with light rain in some places in Karnali, Lumbini and Gandaki provinces and a few places in Sudurpaschim province. The weather is generally cloudy across the country with light rain in some places in Karnali, Lumbini and Gandaki provinces and a few places in Sudurpaschim province. Environment 03 Mar, 2024
Mix of clouds & clear skies: Gradual weather improvement expected Mix of clouds & clear skies: Gradual weather improvement expected The Meteorological Forecast Division predicts that Bagmati, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces will experience partly cloudy conditions in their hilly regions, today. The Meteorological Forecast Division predicts that Bagmati, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces will experience partly cloudy conditions in their hilly regions, today. Environment 23 Feb, 2024
Weather to remain partly cloudy with possibility of light rain Weather to remain partly cloudy with possibility of light rain The weather of the country remains partly to generally cloudy today. This is due to the influence of westerly low pressure system, says the Weather Forecasting Division. The weather of the country remains partly to generally cloudy today. This is due to the influence of westerly low pressure system, says the Weather Forecasting Division. Environment 22 Feb, 2024
Rain, thunder, snow expected across country, Western low pressure system in play Rain, thunder, snow expected across country, Western low pressure system in play Light rain is expected in scattered areas of Madhesh Province and the hilly regions of the country today, as forecasted by the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Light rain is expected in scattered areas of Madhesh Province and the hilly regions of the country today, as forecasted by the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Environment 21 Feb, 2024
Cloudy weather will continue till Thursday Cloudy weather will continue till Thursday The cloudy weather that started from the west last night is spreading across the country today. The cloudy weather that started from the west last night is spreading across the country today. Environment 20 Feb, 2024
Nepal's Weather: Light rain, snow, clouds, and western winds Nepal's Weather: Light rain, snow, clouds, and western winds Light rain is expected in scattered areas across the country, spanning from Koshi and Madhesh to Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces, with the exception of Sudurpaschim province on Wednesday. Light rain is expected in scattered areas across the country, spanning from Koshi and Madhesh to Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces, with the exception of Sudurpaschim province on Wednesday. Environment 14 Feb, 2024
IFRC, WWF call for global action to protect nature, address climate crisis IFRC, WWF call for global action to protect nature, address climate crisis In the wake of escalating climate change impacts and extreme weather events, particularly in the developing countries like Nepal, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have stressed nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis for protecting nature. In the wake of escalating climate change impacts and extreme weather events, particularly in the developing countries like Nepal, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have stressed nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis for protecting nature. Environment 08 Feb, 2024
Minister Saud leaving for Australia this evening Minister Saud leaving for Australia this evening Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Prakash Saud, will be leaving here for Perth, Australia this evening to attend the 7th Indian Ocean Conference being jointly organized by the Government of Australia and India Foundation on February 9-10. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Prakash Saud, will be leaving here for Perth, Australia this evening to attend the 7th Indian Ocean Conference being jointly organized by the Government of Australia and India Foundation on February 9-10. Environment 07 Feb, 2024
Partly cloudy weather in hilly areas Partly cloudy weather in hilly areas There is now partial influence of westerly wind in Nepal. The weather in hilly areas of the country would remain partly cloudy while it will be mainly fair in the rest of the country. Fog has occurred at few places of Tarai. There is now partial influence of westerly wind in Nepal. The weather in hilly areas of the country would remain partly cloudy while it will be mainly fair in the rest of the country. Fog has occurred at few places of Tarai. Environment 06 Feb, 2024
Scientists declare Hindu Kush Himalaya, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, a 'biosphere on the brink' Scientists declare Hindu Kush Himalaya, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth,... Scientists have declared the Hindu Kush Himalaya, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, a ‘biosphere on the brink’ as a major global meeting of biodiversity experts opens in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, on Sunday. Scientists have declared the Hindu Kush Himalaya, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, a ‘biosphere on the brink’ as a major global meeting of biodiversity experts opens in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, on Sunday. Environment 05 Feb, 2024
Cloudy with chances of light rain today Cloudy with chances of light rain today The influence of westerly wind is likely to cause cloudy weather throughout the country today with chances of light rain in some provinces. The influence of westerly wind is likely to cause cloudy weather throughout the country today with chances of light rain in some provinces. Environment 05 Feb, 2024
Cloudy Sunday with chances of rain, snowfall across Nepal: MFD Cloudy Sunday with chances of rain, snowfall across Nepal: MFD Cloudy skies are set to blanket the nation today, offering a chance of light rain and snowfall in various regions, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Cloudy skies are set to blanket the nation today, offering a chance of light rain and snowfall in various regions, according to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD). Environment 04 Feb, 2024
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
Nepal Chief of Army Staff Trophy 2083 begins Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel inaugurated the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Trophy 2083 sports competition at the Lagankhel sports ground on Monday.
Nepal Flood-hit cruise vessel lodged at bridge raises safety concerns Preparations are under way to remove a cruise ship swept away by floods in the Narayani River and left stuck near the bridge in Gaindakot after four days of continuous rainfall.
Health Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control The number of confirmed cases of Ebola virus in Congo has surged past 8,000, as the country runs out of health workers to contain the deadly disease.
Health Rabies kills around 100 people annually in Nepal, says EDCD About 100 people die from rabies in Nepal each year, with dogs linked to nearly all human rabies cases, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).
Nepal UNODC report highlights distinct synthetic drug markets in South Asia Synthetic drug markets across South Asia are evolving differently but share common challenges, including the detection of emerging substances, tracing illicit proceeds and strengthening regional cooperation, according to a new UNODC report.
Opinion The dual-engine pushback: How BRICS and SCO Summits challenged U.S. dominance The global geopolitical landscape is undergoing a profound structural shift, marked by a coordinated pushback against the post-Cold War international order.
Videos Nepali Army Rescues 602 People, Airlifts 78 Trapped In Myagdi Landslide Nepali Army continues rescue and relief operations in flood and landslide-hit districts. 78 trapped locals were airlifted to safety in Myagdi's Paudwar, and 602 more were rescued from Parbat, Myagdi and Baglung.
Nepal Himlung avalanche toll hits four as search continues Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four people from the Himlung Himal Base Camp avalanche site in Manang, the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) said, as the search for others still missing continues
Nepal Nutrition Fellowship calls for stronger breastfeeding support The Nutrition Fellowship, an initiative of the SidArt Foundation, has called for stronger measures to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in Nepal, citing gaps in breastfeeding practices, workplace support, and enforcement of regulations on breast-milk substitutes.