Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra receives the Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation 2026 Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra receives the Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation 2026 The Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation 2026 was presented to Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra, Nepal's leading wildlife biologist, at a ceremony held on Sunday, 22 February 2026, at the Aloft Hotel, Kathmandu. The Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation 2026 was presented to Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra, Nepal's leading wildlife biologist, at a ceremony held on Sunday, 22 February 2026, at the Aloft Hotel, Kathmandu. Environment 23 Feb, 2026
Mist, cloud and scattered snow expected across the country today Mist, cloud and scattered snow expected across the country today Morning mist is likely to grip parts of the Terai today as Nepal remains under the partial influence of westerly winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology's 24-hour forecast issued on Sunday morning. Morning mist is likely to grip parts of the Terai today as Nepal remains under the partial influence of westerly winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology's 24-hour forecast issued on Sunday morning. Environment 22 Feb, 2026
Westerly system brings cloud cover, isolated rain across the country Westerly system brings cloud cover, isolated rain across the country A westerly low-pressure system is influencing weather conditions across Nepal, bringing generally cloudy skies to the hilly and Himalayan regions and the possibility of light rain and snowfall in several provinces. A westerly low-pressure system is influencing weather conditions across Nepal, bringing generally cloudy skies to the hilly and Himalayan regions and the possibility of light rain and snowfall in several provinces. Environment 19 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu AQI drops as holiday cuts traffic Kathmandu AQI drops as holiday cuts traffic Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley fell markedly on Wednesday as vehicular movement declined during the Gyalpo Lhosar public holiday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping from 191 to 114 within 24 hours. Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley fell markedly on Wednesday as vehicular movement declined during the Gyalpo Lhosar public holiday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping from 191 to 114 within 24 hours. Environment 18 Feb, 2026
'Prioritise solutions to pollution in poll agendas' 'Prioritise solutions to pollution in poll agendas' In light of deteriorating air quality in Kathmandu as a result of extreme air pollution, industry experts have urged political parties to include resolving the issue in their agendas. They have also emphasised that now is the ideal time for political parties to express their concerns about environmental issues. In light of deteriorating air quality in Kathmandu as a result of extreme air pollution, industry experts have urged political parties to include resolving the issue in their agendas. They have also emphasised that now is the ideal time for political parties to express their concerns about environmental issues. Environment 18 Feb, 2026
Air pollution increasing in Kathmandu Valley Air pollution increasing in Kathmandu Valley The level of air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley has increased. The Air Quality Index (AQI), which was 178 until Monday afternoon, has risen to 191 as of this afternoon. This level is considered unhealthy for everyone, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) standard. The level of air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley has increased. The Air Quality Index (AQI), which was 178 until Monday afternoon, has risen to 191 as of this afternoon. This level is considered unhealthy for everyone, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) standard. Environment 17 Feb, 2026
BWI launches machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting services in Nepal BWI launches machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting services in Nepal Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a key milestone in Nepal–France cooperation under the Nepal–France Green Road Map. Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a key milestone in Nepal–France cooperation under the Nepal–France Green Road Map. Environment 11 Feb, 2026
Govt, WWF Nepal sign $4.5 million deal to promote human-tiger coexistence Govt, WWF Nepal sign $4.5 million deal to promote human-tiger coexistence The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal on Monday signed a project implementation agreement for a $4.5 million initiative aimed at managing human-tiger conflict and promoting coexistence in Nepal's tiger-bearing parks and buffer zones. The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal on Monday signed a project implementation agreement for a $4.5 million initiative aimed at managing human-tiger conflict and promoting coexistence in Nepal's tiger-bearing parks and buffer zones. Environment 10 Feb, 2026
Light rain, snow likely in high hills; Fog to linger in Terai Light rain, snow likely in high hills; Fog to linger in Terai Cloudy weather is expected to prevail across the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, with a chance of light rain or snowfall at one or two places in the high hills and mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces over the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Cloudy weather is expected to prevail across the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, with a chance of light rain or snowfall at one or two places in the high hills and mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces over the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Environment 09 Feb, 2026
Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level' Kathmandu Valley's air quality reaches 'unhealthy level' Air quality of Kathmandu Valley has worsened on Sunday and reached 'unhealthy level'. Air quality of Kathmandu Valley has worsened on Sunday and reached 'unhealthy level'. Environment 08 Feb, 2026
Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD). Environment 04 Feb, 2026
Westerly system brings cloudy weather, rain and snowfall across Nepal Westerly system brings cloudy weather, rain and snowfall across Nepal Weather conditions across the country remained influenced by a westerly low-pressure system on Wednesday, resulting in widespread cloud cover along with rainfall and snowfall in several regions. Weather conditions across the country remained influenced by a westerly low-pressure system on Wednesday, resulting in widespread cloud cover along with rainfall and snowfall in several regions. Environment 28 Jan, 2026
Korean educator marks two decades of service to Nepal's schools and mountains Korean educator marks two decades of service to Nepal's schools and mountains A South Korean philanthropist's 20-year journey of educational support and environmental advocacy in Nepal has culminated in recent high-altitude training programs aimed at protecting the Himalayas. A South Korean philanthropist's 20-year journey of educational support and environmental advocacy in Nepal has culminated in recent high-altitude training programs aimed at protecting the Himalayas. Environment 26 Jan, 2026
Nepali adventurers launch 'Summit to Sea' Expedition from Everest to Bay of Bengal Nepali adventurers launch 'Summit to Sea' Expedition from Everest to Bay of Bengal A groundbreaking 1,830-mile expedition combining mountaineering and river kayaking aims to highlight the critical link between Himalayan glaciers and downstream freshwater ecosystems while promoting environmental stewardship across South Asia. A groundbreaking 1,830-mile expedition combining mountaineering and river kayaking aims to highlight the critical link between Himalayan glaciers and downstream freshwater ecosystems while promoting environmental stewardship across South Asia. Environment 25 Jan, 2026
Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal Nepal becomes first South Asian country to sign LEAF Coalition deal Nepal has become the first South Asian country to sign an agreement with the LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition, securing up to USD 55 million in climate finance for forest conservation. Nepal has become the first South Asian country to sign an agreement with the LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition, securing up to USD 55 million in climate finance for forest conservation. Environment 24 Jan, 2026
Moderate rain and snow likely in several provinces from Friday Moderate rain and snow likely in several provinces from Friday Moderate snowfall is also forecast in several high-hill and mountainous regions across the country. Moderate snowfall is also forecast in several high-hill and mountainous regions across the country. Environment 22 Jan, 2026
'Living Sagarmatha' strategy launched 'Living Sagarmatha' strategy launched The government on Monday formally launched Living Sagarmatha: Nepal Mountain Resilience Strategy, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening the resilience of Nepal’s mountain ecosystems and communities in the face of accelerating climate change. The government on Monday formally launched Living Sagarmatha: Nepal Mountain Resilience Strategy, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening the resilience of Nepal’s mountain ecosystems and communities in the face of accelerating climate change. Environment 20 Jan, 2026
Global leaders urged to reject fossil-fuelled growth at Davos Global leaders urged to reject fossil-fuelled growth at Davos As global political and business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a coalition of more than 20 prominent economists, scientists and business leaders has called on them to demonstrate “serious leadership” by moving away from fossil-fuelled economic growth and redefining prosperity for the 21st century. As global political and business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a coalition of more than 20 prominent economists, scientists and business leaders has called on them to demonstrate “serious leadership” by moving away from fossil-fuelled economic growth and redefining prosperity for the 21st century. Environment 20 Jan, 2026
Westerly winds bring fog in terai, light rain and snow possible in high hills Westerly winds bring fog in terai, light rain and snow possible in high hills Mist and fog are likely to persist in parts of the Terai region today as the country experiences the influence of westerly winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Mist and fog are likely to persist in parts of the Terai region today as the country experiences the influence of westerly winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Environment 18 Jan, 2026
Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists. The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists. Environment 14 Jan, 2026
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.
