April 23, 2024 15:55 pm
KATHMANDU, April 23: The federal capital, Kathmandu, is preparing to extend a warm welcome to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, who is scheduled to arrive late this afternoon on a State visit.
April 22, 2024 14:40 pm
KATHMANDU, April 22: Kathmandu has once again become the most air-polluted city in the world. According to IQAir, which measures air pollution levels, Kathmandu recorded a pollution level of 182 AQI at 10:30 AM on Monday. This indicates that air pollution in Kathmandu has increased compared to Sunday, making it the most polluted city globally.
April 21, 2024 09:45 am
KATHMANDU, April 21: Kathmandu continues to grapple with severe air pollution, securing its position as the second most polluted city among the top 10 cities in the world.
April 20, 2024 10:45 am
KATHMANDU, April 20: Electricity service will be interrupted in various parts of Kathmandu today.
April 19, 2024 13:19 pm
KATHMANDU, April 19: Chemical fertilizers imported from China are currently being transported to Kathmandu from the Tatopani Customs Office.
April 16, 2024 14:12 pm
KATHMANDU, April 16: Kathmandu has once again become the second most polluted city in the world, with air pollution soaring to alarming levels in the Kathmandu Valley.
April 15, 2024 19:04 pm
KATHMANDU, April 15: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu hosted a reception to commemorate the 84th National Day of Pakistan in the capital on Thursday.
April 14, 2024 13:45 pm
KATHMANDU, April 13: A person died in a scooter accident in Kathmandu on Sunday.
April 11, 2024 09:45 am
KATHMANDU, April 11: Kathmandu's main tourist area, Thamel, will remain operational 24 hours starting from April 13.
April 10, 2024 07:30 am
After the publication of the news that Nepal's federal capital Kathmandu is number one in the list of the most polluted cities in the world, most of the common people congratulated the government, political leadership and the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. They have taken a dig at social media, stating ironically that they have brought the capital to the first position at least in one front.
April 8, 2024 10:38 am
KATHMANDU, April 8: Air pollution in Kathmandu has reached alarming levels, ranking third on the list of the world's most unhealthy cities, according to Switzerland's IQAir, which provides real-time air quality measurements globally. New Delhi in India holds the top spot, followed by Chiang Mai in Thailand.
April 8, 2024 10:34 am
KATHMANDU, April 8: Ghode Jatra, also known as Horse Racing Day, is being celebrated in Kathmandu today. The government has granted a public holiday on the occasion within the Valley.
April 6, 2024 12:35 pm
TRISHULI (Nuwakot), April 6: The locals of Nuwakot and Dhading have obstructed the disposal of waste from the Kathmandu Valley at the landfill site at Banchare Danda, citing non-implementation of the past agreements.
March 28, 2024 09:47 am
KATHMANDU, March 28: It has been raining in Kathmandu since last night, while other regions are experiencing varied weather conditions.
March 25, 2024 17:30 pm
KATHMANDU, March 25: Costa Rica inaugurated its Honorary Consulate in Kathmandu, Nepal. The ceremony took place at Garden of Dreams in Kathmandu last Tuesday and was attended by distinguished guests from various sectors.
March 20, 2024 11:00 am
KATHMANDU, March 20: There has been light rain in the hilly areas of the country including the Kathmandu Valley.
March 17, 2024 10:40 am
KATHMANDU, March 17: With the installation of Chir, a ceremonial bamboo pole with three tiers of colorful clothes at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Holi, the festival of colors officially began on Sunday.
March 15, 2024 14:00 pm
KATHMANDU, March 15: The operators of night buses transporting passengers from various places in Jhapa, including Kakarbhitta, the major transport hub in eastern Nepal, to Kathmandu, have started a one-door system by keeping a 'joint booking counter' from Thursday.
March 14, 2024 14:56 pm
MAKWANPUR, March 14: Vehicular traffic has been closed on a section of the Kanti Highway connecting Hetauda and Kathmandu from this morning.
March 14, 2024 14:42 pm
KATHMANDU, March 14: Traffic in the Kathmandu Valley has become chaotic due to the demonstration of cooperative victims. Traffic has been disrupted in various areas within the Ring Road.
March 10, 2024 21:00 pm
KATHMANDU, March 10: Liam Neeson starrer blockbuster Hollywood film 'Ice Road 2' has been shot in Nepal. This week, the film team has returned to the US after completing a four-day long shoot in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur around Araniko Highway (Kodari).
March 7, 2024 16:45 pm
KATHMANDU, March 7 the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, in collaboration with Maiti Nepal, commemorated International Women’s Day on the Maiti Nepal premises, on Wednesday. The event, held under the themes of “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” and “Inspire Inclusion,” aimed to honor and acknowledge the remarkable contributions of women.
February 28, 2024 14:18 pm
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Kathmandu has secured the position of the third most polluted city globally, based on its air pollution levels.
February 21, 2024 07:00 am
Based on air pollution levels, Kathmandu has been ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world. Currently, the air quality in Nepal’s capital is considered poor, with PM2.5 levels of 184 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3) at 9:45 a.m. PM2.5, the primary airborne pollutant less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, poses a serious health risk, according to data from global air quality reporting organization IQ AirVisual.
February 20, 2024 11:44 am
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Kathmandu has secured the position of the fourth most polluted city globally, based on its air pollution levels.
February 17, 2024 11:05 am
KATHMANDU, Feb 17: The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu has extended its earlier decision to designate a prohibited zone in the district for the next two months.
February 11, 2024 08:30 am
A disaster in the making due to poor urban infrastructure planning and weak city governance
January 28, 2024 10:30 am
KATHMANDU, Jan 28: Kathmandu Valley has experienced the lowest temperature this winter. At 6:30 this morning, the minimum temperature in Kathmandu Valley was measured at 2.2 degrees Celsius.
January 26, 2024 12:00 pm
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The minimum temperature in Kathmandu has dropped to 3 degrees Celsius, making it feel colder than the previous day. As of 6:30 AM this Friday, the minimum temperature in Kathmandu was 3.4 degrees Celsius.
January 25, 2024 13:00 pm
KATHMANDU, Jan 25: Annually hundreds of people have been untimely losing their lives in the Kathmandu Valley due to road accidents.
January 24, 2024 16:00 pm
KATHMANDU, Jan 24: It rained in some parts of Kathmandu today.
January 23, 2024 11:00 am
KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Did you experience a freezing sensation in your hands this morning? With temperatures dropping to 3.4 degrees, it's no surprise that the cold is making an impact. Today, a chilly atmosphere envelops most parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley. By 9 o'clock in the morning, working becomes a challenge as the hands feel the bite of the cold.
January 22, 2024 13:27 pm
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: The minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has dropped to 3.2 degrees Celsius today, making it the lowest recorded temperature till date this year.
January 16, 2024 08:27 am
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The number of those who were injured in a stampede at Tudikhel in Kathmandu on Monday has reached 16.
January 13, 2024 12:45 pm
KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The world-famous travel website 'Tripadvisor' has declared Kathmandu, the federal capital of Nepal, as the best natural destination in the world.
January 7, 2024 07:15 am
In a major development that makes Kathmanduites heave a sigh of relief, the Melamchi Water Supply Project, a vital lifeline for the residents of Kathmandu Valley, is approaching the final stages of repair. This news comes as a ray of hope for the people grappling with persistent water shortages in the bustling capital.
January 5, 2024 15:45 pm
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has dropped to 3.5 degrees Celsius today, compared to yesterday's minimum of 4.5 degrees Celsius.
January 4, 2024 20:00 pm
SINDHUPALCHOK, Jan 4: The repair work of the Melamchi drinking water project has reached its final stage. The destructive flood that occurred in the Melamchi River in June 2021 caused extensive damage to the estuary area of the project.
December 22, 2023 17:35 pm
KATHMANDU, Dec 22: There will be a direct chartered flight from Kathmandu to Phuket, the renowned tourist destination in Thailand, on January 21. Rupsey Holidays has announced that Himalaya Airlines will operate a direct flight on the Kathmandu-Phuket route on January 21.
December 21, 2023 15:30 pm
KATHMANDU, Dec 21: The health insurance program is set to commence in Kathmandu after three months.
December 21, 2023 10:50 am
KATHMANDU, Dec 21: The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has maintained restricted areas around Maitighar, the President's Office, Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar, and other designated areas. Last month, the DAO issued a prohibition order for a one-month period in these areas. Following the conclusion of that period, the restricted area has now been extended for an additional two months.
December 21, 2023 08:12 am
KATHMANDU, Dec 21: The minimum temperature till 5:45 this morning was measured at 4.8 degrees Celsius in Kathmandu. This is the lowest temperature recorded in Kathmandu so far this year, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
December 17, 2023 07:33 am
Water, the essence of life, flows through the veins of our city, and in its nooks and crannies, Kathmandu harbors a unique heritage - the traditional stone spouts.
December 16, 2023 09:05 am
KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced that electricity supply will be disrupted at various places in Kathmandu today morning.
December 7, 2023 08:00 am
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: In a groundbreaking ornithological revelation, the first-ever documented sighting of a Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) was made in Bhaktapur last week.
November 29, 2023 08:30 am
In his trademark rustic style, Prasain has struck a chord with the suffering masses, bringing these issues to the forefront―a matter that has become a persistent thorn in the government's throat.
November 26, 2023 11:18 am
KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Durga Prasai, a medical entrepreneur advocating for a change in the political system, will limit today's protest activities to a motorcycle rally in Bhaktapur on the fourth day of the ongoing demonstration.
November 24, 2023 07:40 am
The streets of Kathmandu witnessed a surge of people under the leadership of Durga Prasai, rallying together for what they call the "great campaign to save the nation, nationality, religion, culture, and citizens of Nepal."
November 23, 2023 22:48 pm
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: The streets in most parts of Kathmandu remained deserted, yet tense on Thursday due to separate protests organized by the CPN-UML-affiliated Yuva Sangh and medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai-led group.
November 23, 2023 12:00 pm
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Two groups are demonstrating in the capital today. At present, the protestors have started arriving in the Balkhu and Tinkune area.