Hindu Kush Himalaya records lowest snow persistence in 23 years, raising alarms on water s...Hindu Kush Himalaya records lowest snow persistence in 23 years, raising alarms on water security
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has recorded its lowest snow persistence in 23 years, marking the third consecutive year of below-normal snowfall.
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Disaster
A photo-walk down the memory lane of resilien...A photo-walk down the memory lane of resilience and reconstruction
On April 25, 2015, Nepal faced one of its most devastating natural disasters – the Gorkha Earthquake. Ten year...
Anushka
Apr 29, 2025
Disaster
A decade later: Key developments since 2015 e...A decade later: Key developments since 2015 earthquake in Nepal
Nepal has come a long way since 2015. But the journey of recovery is ongoing, requiring sustained commitment, ...
Anushka
Apr 25, 2025
Health
Nepal’s Health Insurance Program in jeopardy ...Nepal’s Health Insurance Program in jeopardy amid NRs 18 bln debt
Experts have raised concerns about Nepal’s Health Insurance Program which is struggling financially, with NRs ...
Anushka
Apr 22, 2025
Climate Change
Kathmandu chokes under hazardous smog as AQI ...Kathmandu chokes under hazardous smog as AQI soars to 348, experts urge emergency response
According to data from the Air Quality Index (AQI), Kathmandu ranked as the most polluted city last week, with...
Anushka
Apr 22, 2025
Health
High pesticide levels in Kathmandu Valley veg...High pesticide levels in Kathmandu Valley vegetables spark health and safety concerns
Government laboratory tests have revealed dangerously high levels of pesticide residues in vegetables sold in ...
Anushka
Apr 22, 2025
Climate Change
Hindu Kush Himalaya records lowest snow persi...Hindu Kush Himalaya records lowest snow persistence in 23 years, raising alarms on water security
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has recorded its lowest snow persistence in 23 years, marking the third c...
Abhiyan
Apr 21, 2025
Finance
NRB reports 24% surge in suspicious transacti...NRB reports 24% surge in suspicious transactions, highlights gaps in investigation & monitoring
Nepal Rastra Bank registered 7,338 cases of suspicious transactions in the fiscal year 2023/24, which was 24% ...
Anushka
Apr 17, 2025
Biodiversity
Violet Cuckoo is recorded as the 899th bird s...Violet Cuckoo is recorded as the 899th bird species in Nepal
Nepal has officially recorded a new bird species, the Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus), locally kno...
Abhiyan
Apr 16, 2025
Conservation
Nepal achieves 516 consecutive days without r...Nepal achieves 516 consecutive days without rhino poaching
Nepal has recorded 516 straight days without a rhino poaching incident, according to Chitwan National Park (CN...
Abhiyan
Apr 15, 2025
Finance
Nepal Oil Corporation earns NRs 9.55 billion ...Nepal Oil Corporation earns NRs 9.55 billion profit in FY 2024/25
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reported a profit of NRs 9.55 billion for the fiscal year 2024/25. The financi...
Abhiyan
Apr 13, 2025
Finance
Nepal's economy is projected to expand to 4.4...Nepal's economy is projected to expand to 4.4% in 2025: ADB
Nepal's economy is projected to expand to 4.4% in 2025, compared to the estimated 3.9% growth in the previous ...
Abhiyan
Apr 10, 2025
Conservation
39 snow leopards recorded in Namkha, Humla
A new survey has recorded 39 endangered snow leopards in the Namkha Rural Municipality of Humla District.
Abhiyan
Apr 09, 2025
Climate Change
Kathmandu tops list of world’s most polluted ...Kathmandu tops list of world’s most polluted cities
Kathmandu ranked as the most polluted city in the world on Tuesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of...
Abhiyan
Apr 08, 2025
Disaster
Two back-to-back earthquakes shake Jajarkot
Two earthquakes struck Jajarkot district in Karnali Province on Friday evening, just three minutes apart, caus...
Abhiyan
Apr 04, 2025
Health
Surge in seasonal diseases alarms health expe...Surge in seasonal diseases alarms health experts across Nepal
With the transition from winter to summer, major hospitals in the Kathmandu Valley are witnessing a surge in c...
Anushka
Apr 04, 2025
Finance
Indian Power Boost Aids Struggling Nepali Man...Indian Power Boost Aids Struggling Nepali Manufacturers
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has secured an additional import of 600 MW of electricity, greatly allev...
Laxmi
Mar 31, 2025
Finance
World Bank Approves USD 150m Financing for Ne...World Bank Approves USD 150m Financing for Nepal’s Bridge Program
The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has authorized a substantial financing package for Nepal's ...
Laxmi
Mar 30, 2025
Health
Gangalal Heart Centre Vows to Keep Free Child...Gangalal Heart Centre Vows to Keep Free Child Cardiac Care Amid Struggles
Despite budgetary limitations, the Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre has promised to keep offering free ca...
Laxmi
Mar 27, 2025
