Kathmandu: A total of 211 people died from monsoon-triggered disasters and other incidents in the past months in the country while 48 have gone missing. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the deaths from the monsoon-induced disasters were 170 while the remaining fatalities were due to fire, snakebites, high altitude… Continue reading Monsoon disasters claim 211 lives in Nepal so far
Category: Science
World’s biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap
Kathmandu: Something remarkable has happened to A23a, the world’s biggest iceberg. For months now it has been spinning on the spot just north of Antarctica when really it should be racing along with Earth’s most powerful ocean current. Scientists say the frozen block, which is more than twice the size of Greater London, has been… Continue reading World’s biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap
NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station
Kathmandu: Already more than a month late getting back, two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule, officials said Thursday. Test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were supposed to visit the orbiting lab for about a week and return in mid-June, but… Continue reading NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station
List of threatened species grows by 1,000
Kathmandu: Over 45,000 species are now threatened with extinction — 1,000 more than last year — according to an international conservation organization that blames pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade and infrastructural expansion. The International Union for Conservation of Nature released its latest Red List of Threatened Species… Continue reading List of threatened species grows by 1,000
US family seeks damages from Nasa after space debris hits home
Kathmandu: A Florida family whose home was hit by space debris earlier this year is seeking compensation from US space agency Nasa for property damage and mental anguish.The 1.6lb (0.7kg) metal object punched a hole in the roof through two layers of ceiling in Alejandro Otero’s home in Naples, this past March. Nasa had said… Continue reading US family seeks damages from Nasa after space debris hits home
Weather update: monsoon yet to reach Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu: The onset of the monsoon in the Kathmandu Valley is expected to be delayed by a few days, according to meteorological reports. Currently, the eastern part of the country experiences monsoonal influence, while local and western winds prevail along with a low-pressure system forming around Bihar, affecting the rest of the nation. The Department… Continue reading Weather update: monsoon yet to reach Kathmandu Valley
Nepali Army’s ‘Mountain Clean-Up Campaign’ yields significant results
Kathmandu: Nepali Army has concluded its Mountain Clean-Up campaign-2024, removing a staggering 11,000 kilograms of waste from the pristine peaks of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. The initiative, bearing the slogan “An Endeavour to Save the Himalayas,” not only tackled environmental degradation but also addressed the solemn duty of retrieving the remains of fallen climbers. During… Continue reading Nepali Army’s ‘Mountain Clean-Up Campaign’ yields significant results
Embassy of India in Nepal celebrates the World Environment Day
Kathmandu: The Embassy of India in Nepal in collaboration with the Metropolitan Municipality of Lalitpur organized a tree plantation ceremony on 5th June 2024 to celebrate World Environment Day. Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi Minister of Forest and Environment, Government of Nepal, ShriChribabuMaharjan, Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City and the Ambassador of India to Nepal participated… Continue reading Embassy of India in Nepal celebrates the World Environment Day
A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon’s far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US
Kathmandu: A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. The landing module touched down at 6:23 a.m. Beijing time in a huge crater known as the South Pole-Aitken Basin, the… Continue reading A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon’s far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US
Kathmandu remains among top 10 most polluted cities worldwide
Kathmandu: According to IQAir’s latest report, Kathmandu continues to hold its place on the list of the world’s top 10 most polluted cities. As of 1 PM on Friday, the air pollution level in Kathmandu was measured at 107, earning it the 10th spot on the global pollution ranking. This level indicates that the air… Continue reading Kathmandu remains among top 10 most polluted cities worldwide