Environment
Aug 05, 2023
Olympic swimming in the Seine highlights efforts to clean up city rivers worldwide
One year out from the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, Paris has announced it...
Mar 24, 2023
How bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis
The latest UN University report revealed that the annual sales of the global bottled water...
Mar 13, 2023
KMC begins composting biodegradable waste
KMC has already constructed composting sites at three locations: Ratna Park, Sankhamul Park and Balaju...
Feb 28, 2023
The future of flight in a net-zero-carbon world
Researchers have analysed nine scenarios of aviation to explore ways to get to net-zero emissions...
Feb 13, 2023
Rain water harvesting ponds constructed in community forests
As well as helping recharge aquifers, the ponds are expected to attract birds and wildlife
Jan 27, 2023
Temperatures fall again, no rain in sight
Met office says a fresh western disturbance has caused foggy conditions in the hills and...
Jan 26, 2023
Light pollution: Glaring problem facing stargazers
Rapid growth in light pollution has pushed astronomers farther and higher; it's no different in...
Jan 12, 2023
Stakeholders stress forest wetland preservation
Environmentalists call on park and forest authorities to step up efforts to safeguard wetlands in...
Jan 09, 2023
Citizen scientists lend a hand in aquatic bird census
Nepal has been doing regular counts of birds since 1987 when it joined Wetland International
Dec 27, 2022
Health experts urge safeguards as cold impairs air quality
Patients with respiratory problems, especially youngsters and the elderly, are more susceptible to air pollution.
Dec 23, 2022
Wildlife Hospital rescues 50 Chitwan National Park animals
The Sauraha-based hospital has been providing treatment to wild animals that are sick, helpless, incapacitated
Dec 23, 2022
Wildfires remain a major challenge to forest conservation
Anywhere between 150 to 400 hectares of forest cover is lost to wildfires every year...
Dec 21, 2022
Call for sustainable energy transitions in the Ganga basin
Experts have warned that any disputes over the distribution of water among upstream and downstream...
Dec 20, 2022
Chitwan National Park installs cameras to track violent wildlife
A possible conflict between Dhrube elephant and injured tiger in the area close to human...
Dec 08, 2022
Vehicles failing emission test face fines up to Rs100,000
Several automobiles are reported to have exceeded the emission standard during recent emission tests
Dec 07, 2022
KMC issues 35-day ultimatum to clean offices, businesses
The metropolis warns of stern action against anyone found not complying with the notice
Dec 07, 2022
Melamchi water all set to flow down Kathmandu’s taps
Much still needs to be done to ensure a year-round supply of Melamchi water
Dec 06, 2022
Experts: Nepal needs extensive research for better adaptability to climate change
Research and study on high mountain biodiversity will help shape government policy on climate change...
Nov 17, 2022
Snickers-maker Mars may not be the only plastic polluter in Nepal
Makers of Wai Wai, Coca-Cola, sweets, chips like Lays, and tobacco products like Khaini and...