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.
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.”
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.
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.
'Snow-capped mountains turning black' Until some years back, the mountainous ridges were seen with snow-capped during the winter season.
'Local levels have failed to protect arable land' National Assembly Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina has accused local levels of failing to protect arable land.
Air quality degrades throughout country The air quality has degraded across the country including the Kathmandu Valley lately.
18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts.
UNESCO hosts workshop on climate crisis response The UNESCO, in collaboration with the Nepal Forum of Science Journalists, organised a workshop for newly-elected members of Parliament, authorities from different municipalities in Kathmandu valley, and the media on Wednesday.
Chance of rain, snow with impact of low-pressure system Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today.
Cold affects normal life in Tarai Excessively cold weather in the past few days has affected daily life in Tarai belt including Sarlahi district.
Cold waves begin in west Tarai Cold waves have started in west Tarai including Kailali and Kanchanpur districts.
Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check.
Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption Thousands of residents in Indonesia's East Java were on high alert on Monday after a violent eruption at the island's tallest volcano prompted authorities to impose an 8-kilometer no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages.
Business THT Digital announces vacancies THT Digital Pvt. Ltd. owns and operates Nepal's most read English newspaper website " The Himalayan Times",. As a part of its ongoing efforts to strengthern its existing team, the company is seeking to hire highly motivated personnel for online news for the following position:
Nepal Need to strengthen immunisation: WHO The World Health Organisation today called for focused efforts to provide lifesaving childhood vaccines in the South-East Asian countries, including Nepal.
Opinion EDITORIAL: Face the legal action The Supreme Court (SC) has finally allowed the former Maoist child soldiers to file a writ petition at the court seeking legal action against sitting Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai for conscripting minors into the Maoist army during the decade-old Maoist insurgency.
Nepal Akhanda Bharat dispute: Based on misunderstood historical occupancy Like two tigers hunting in pairs, the Akhanda Bharat dispute and climate change have sent the political as well as physical temperature shooting up in Nepal as never before.
Nepal UML does away with age bar rule CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel defended the party’s decision to suspend the party statute age bar provision for party leadership. Earlier, the party had made provisions whereby any party leader aspiring to be in the executive body should be less than 70 years of age.
Nepal 'Himalayan Trust UK focused on building human capital in Nepal' It was in 1981, Sir Graham Wrigley KCMG, at the age of 19, met legendary mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary in Khumjung village of the Everest region.
Business United Ajod pact Nabil Investment Banking has inked an agreement with United Ajod Insurance to act as the share registrar of the latter.
Business NIC Asia's scheme NIC Asia Bank has introduced the QR Merchant Activation scheme with various attractive features for merchants receiving payments through its QR codes.
Business Honda exchange and finance mela Syakar Trading Co, the authorised distributor of Honda motorbikes, has announced ‘Exchange and finance mela’.
Business Mountain clean-up Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd has felicitated 52 people associated with ‘Mountain clean-up 2023’ campaign.
Business Asian Paints, Nabil Bank join hands for channel financing Asian Paints Nepal and Nabil Bank have recently joined hands to support the channel partners of Asian paints across Nepal to give them the benefit of ‘channel financing’.
Business 'MDMS revolutionises mobile phone industry in the country' Cellphone importers and distributors in Nepal have commended the government for successful implementation of the Mobile Device Management System (MDMS), a groundbreaking solution aimed at combating illegal import, sale, and distribution of mobile phones within the country.
