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Department Mines and Geology grants exploration permits for 80 mines across Nepal

Department Mines and Geology grants exploration permits for 80 mines across Nepal

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Department of Mines and Geology(DoMG) has authorized the exploration of 80 mines situated in various regions of Nepal. According to Narayan Baskota, the DoMG's information officer, several companies have been granted mining prospecting certificates for the period spanning mid-July 2023 to mid-June 2024 of the current fiscal year.

Using anticipatory actions for improved monsoon readiness: Learning lessons from the Third National Dialogue

Using anticipatory actions for improved monsoon readiness: Learning lessons from the Third National Dialogue

- by Kriti Bhuju and Dinee Tamang

At the heart of disaster risk management is anticipatory action, which provides a proactive strategy for reducing the catastrophic effects of disasters. The 3rd National Dialogue on Anticipatory Action (AA), which took place in Kathmandu on May 9 and 10, recently offered an important forum for discussing and improving plans for enhancing readiness and response during the monsoon season.

Ensure better preparedness for monsoon disasters

Ensure better preparedness for monsoon disasters

- by Republica

The onset of monsoon, following a prolonged drought, has already begun wreaking havoc across the country. Reports of floods, landslides, and loss of life are emerging from various parts of the country. Since the onset of the monsoon, a total of 62 people have died, with four people reported missing, and 90 others injured due to monsoon-induced disasters like floods, landslides, and lightning.

NATO turns 75 with Ukraine and future on line

NATO turns 75 with Ukraine and future on line

- by AFP/RSS

WASHINGTON, July 7: NATO's 75th anniversary summit was meant to showcase the triumph of a larger, stronger alliance. Instead, leaders are coming together in Washington in the shadow of setbacks in Ukraine and electoral headwinds on both sides of the Atlantic.

Euro 2024 awaits heavyweight semi-final clashes

Euro 2024 awaits heavyweight semi-final clashes

- by AFP/RSS

DÜSSELDORF, July 7: Three weeks down and with one week to go, Euro 2024 has reached the semi-final stage and is getting ready for two heavyweight ties as France take on Spain and England meet the Netherlands.