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How deep is the snow on Everest peak?
Published On: July 19, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, July 19: Deepening the intrigue surrounding Mount Everest, the depth of snow on its summit has long captured the curiosity of researchers and mountaineers. Past studies have yielded inconsistent and uncertain results regarding this remote and towering peak.
Hottest day on record: Global temperatures continue to rise
Published On: July 6, 2023 03:00 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, July 6: On Monday, a significant milestone was reached as the planet experienced its hottest day since the start of daily temperature records. The Earth's surface reached a maximum temperature of 17.01 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record of 16.9 degrees Celsius set in August 2016.
Youths from South Asian countries join hands to fight against the common challenges of climate change
Published On: May 21, 2023 06:45 AM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, May 21: South Asian youths have called for unity to tackle climate change challenges faced by the region.
How can Nepal Take Advantage of its Population Bonus?
Published On: May 13, 2023 08:20 AM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
November 15, 2022, marked a monumental milestone in human history as the world's population reached a staggering eight billion. This remarkable growth can be attributed to several factors, including significant advancements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene, and medicine, which have led to a gradual increase in human lifespan.
The year 2022 records the highest amount of carbon dioxide gas emission
Published On: March 3, 2023 11:30 AM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, March 3: In the year 2022, the maximum amount of carbon dioxide was emitted into the atmosphere. The emissions were the highest since 1900. Carbon dioxide emissions rose that year due to a resurgence in air travel following the Covid-19 pandemic and heavy use of relatively low-cost coal globally.
Temperature to rise by 2.5 degrees Celsius by end of this century
Published On: October 31, 2022 12:15 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: By the end of this century, global temperatures are expected to rise by 2.5 degrees Celsius. This increase in temperature is projected by taking into account the commitments expressed by 193 countries in the world to reduce carbon emissions.
Half the world’s bird species face the risk of extinction
Published On: September 29, 2022 02:30 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, Sept 29: It has been revealed that the number of half the total species of birds, which are considered the indicators of the environmental health of earth, has been rapidly declining and one in every eight species is on the verge of extinction.
Nepal to conduct national survey to assess effects of climate change
Published On: September 19, 2022 02:15 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: As Nepal is extremely vulnerable to climate change, the country is going to conduct a national survey this year to account for the overall impact of climate change.
Is Nepal on track to attract climate finance to meet the challenge?
Published On: September 15, 2022 07:09 AM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
One of the most vulnerable countries in terms of climate change in the world, Nepal warrants a great deal of attention in managing vulnerabilities and to ensure the development goals are sufficiently resilient to withstand environmental shocks that the future may bring.
World Bank loan for GRID project against Nepal's interests
Published On: August 31, 2022 03:45 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, August 31: Experts have said that the concessional loan agreement signed between the World Bank and Nepal on Monday for the purpose of getting assistance to avoid and adapt to climate-related disasters is not in accordance with the international norms on climate finance and the stance that Nepal has been is taking at international forums. In the field of climate-sustainability and adaptation, their argument is that it is completely wrong to take a loan as the financial assistance given to an underdeveloped and at-risk country like Nepal should be in the form of grants.
When will Nepal’s high-level bodies on climate change work actively?
Published On: August 10, 2022 03:45 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
Not a single meeting of the National Council on Environment Protection and Climate Change Management has not been since it was formed three years ago
Weak enforcement of thin plastic ban
Published On: August 2, 2022 07:00 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, August 2: Although the government has banned the use of thin plastic bags, its implementation is weak. Since plastic has a very negative impact on the environment and public health, efforts have been made at various stages to control it, but they have not been successful.
As a Dalit girl is denied a room to rent, an int’l report highlights poor representation of Dalits in state’s judicial, law enforcement agencies
Published On: June 24, 2021 12:08 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
Kathmandu, June 23: Since last week, Nepali press and social media are abuzz with news about how a Dalit girl was denied to rent a room in Kathmandu, expossing the deep-rooted caste-based discmrination in Nepal. Rupa Sunar, a journalist from the Dalit communty was denied to rent a room by a landlady in Kathmandu as she came to know she belonged to a so-called lower caste. The 2015 Constitution of Nepal, the country’s criminal code, and the Caste-Based Discrimination and Untouchability (Offense and Punishment) Act, 2011 prohibit all forms of discrimination against vulnerable communities, including Dalits.
Scientists worry that Kathmandu is still one of the most polluted cities
Published On: May 17, 2021 06:57 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, May 17: Vehicular emissions are one of the key contributors to Kathmandu’s air pollution. Thanks to the lockdown aimed at containing the raging COVID-19 Pandemic, the vehicular movement is almost non-existent for the past three weeks. Brick kilns, numbering around 100 in the Valley--another major source of air pollution, are not operational. Among others, vehicular emissions, emissions from brick kilns and other industries and burning of waste materials are considered responsible for Kathmandu’s toxic air.
How Hukam derailed Nepal’s vaccine procurement: a story of power, greed and commission
Published On: May 6, 2021 09:48 AM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
Minister Tripathi had indicated the middlemen as ‘powerful ghosts’
Teku hospital’s excellent performance during COVID-19 pandemic
Published On: April 25, 2021 03:34 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
“If anyone suspected the COVID-19 infection, they would come to Teku hospital and even other hospitals would refer people to this hospital for consultation,” recalls Sher Bahadur Pun, Clinical Research Unit Coordinator at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital. According to him, in the initial stage, Kathmandu was shocked after a family that travelled from the UK tested positive for COVID-19. The next day, people lined up at Teku hospital to get tested for COVID-19.
84% youth suffering from anxiety due to COVID-19: Survey
Published On: April 22, 2021 09:33 PM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
Kathmandu, April 22: Eighty-four percent of the youth are experiencing anxiety due to COVID-19, a nationwide survey showed.
52% Nepalis support declaring Nepal a Hindu state: Nationwide survey
Published On: March 30, 2021 11:15 AM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
46.9% of the people say that they don't trust what the prime minister says 51.7% of the people are in favor of declaring Nepal a Hindu state 44.3% say that the country is moving in the wrong direction 63 % of people say that they are not interested in politics
Govt won’t provide any commission in COVID-19 vaccine procurement: Health Minister Tripathi
Published On: March 13, 2021 09:00 AM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, Mar 13: Minister for Health and Population (MoHP), Hridayesh Tripathi said that no commission will be provided while purchasing COVID-19 vaccines.
India’s Serum Institute delays second consignment of Covishield vaccine to Nepal
Published On: March 12, 2021 10:17 AM NPT By: SHREE RAM SUBEDI
Government officials say domestic politics and regional rivalry at play
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