Kathmandu: Nepal has officially recorded the Siberian Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus) as a new bird species within its borders, adding to the country’s growing list of avian diversity. The bird, locally named Siberiyali Rajputrika, was first sighted on June 20 in the Manohara area of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality at an altitude of 1,319 metres. The… Continue reading New bird species, Siberian Sand Plover, officially recorded in Nepal
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New species of ancient flying reptile discovered in Arizona
Kathmandu: Scientists have identified a new species of pterosaur, a flying reptile that lived over 200 million years ago, based on a fossilized jawbone discovered in Arizona in 2011. Using modern scanning technology, researchers confirmed the fossil belongs to a previously unknown species, now named Eotephradactylus mcintireae, meaning “ash-winged dawn goddess.” Led by scientists from… Continue reading New species of ancient flying reptile discovered in Arizona
Air pollution is number one health risk factor in Nepal: World Bank
Kathmandu: Air pollution is the number one risk factor for death and disability in Nepal. Single-sector solutions are not sufficient to meet any clean air target. Public policy and investment need to optimize air quality actions across sectors, prioritizing those with the most cost-effective solutions, says the World Bank in a new report. The report,… Continue reading Air pollution is number one health risk factor in Nepal: World Bank
International Sagarmatha Day: ‘Sagarmatha is pride of the world’
Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has said Sagarmatha, the world’s highest peak, is the pride of the whole world. Addressing a programme organized at local Basantapur on the occasion of the International Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) Day here this morning, Minister Pandey emphasized that everyone involved should actively work to… Continue reading International Sagarmatha Day: ‘Sagarmatha is pride of the world’
Two million people likely to be affected from monsoon-induced disaster this year
Kathmandu: Monsoon is not far away with the onset of the pre-monsoon this year. As many as two million people of 450,000 households are likely to be affected from this year’s monsoon. The forecast has been made in the proposed Monsoon Preparedness and Response National Action Plan, 2082 BS which was prepared by analyzing all… Continue reading Two million people likely to be affected from monsoon-induced disaster this year
First international ‘Everest Summiteers Summit’ on May 27
Kathmandu: The first international gathering of summiteers of Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) will be taking place in Nepal on May 27. The event named ‘ Everest Summiteers Summit’ aims to bring together the climbers, provide them a forum for sharing experiences with each other and promote an adventurous tourism, according to organiser the Everest Alliance Nepal.… Continue reading First international ‘Everest Summiteers Summit’ on May 27
President of COP-29 meets PM Oli
Kathmandu: The President of COP-29 and Special Representative the President of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues, Mukthar Babayev, called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today. During the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official resident in Baluwatar, PM Oli thanked the Government of Azerbaijan for its leading role in talking the climate change impacts through… Continue reading President of COP-29 meets PM Oli
PM Oli inaugurates Sagarmatha Sambaad
Kathmandu: The Sagarmatha Sambaad, the international dialogue on climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships, themed “Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity” has kicked off in Kathmandu today. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the Sagarmatha Sambaad amid a special function a while ago. More than 350 national and international distinguished personalities are present… Continue reading PM Oli inaugurates Sagarmatha Sambaad
Sagarmatha Sambaad begins today
Kathmandu: In its bid to inform the world community about climate change and its impacts, and to explore measures for climate resilience, the government is organizing the Sagarmath Sambaad from today in Kathmandu. Beginning today, the Sagarmatha Sambaad — the first of its kind from the Government of Nepal — will conclude on May 18.… Continue reading Sagarmatha Sambaad begins today
A total of 175 foreign delegates to participate in ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’
Kathmandu: A total of 175 foreign delegates are participating in the ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’ (Sagarmatha Dialogue), a multi-stakeholder dialogue forum committed to deliberate on the most prominent issues of global, regional and national significance, to be held here on May 16 -18. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Sagarmatha Sambaad Management Committee Coordinator, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba,… Continue reading A total of 175 foreign delegates to participate in ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’