Saturday, December 20th, 2025

Air pollution in Kathmandu Valley rises as rains subside



KATHMANDU: Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley have surged once again as recent rains and winds begin to taper off.

On Saturday, Kathmandu was ranked 42nd among the world’s most polluted cities.

As of 9:45 a.m. today (Sunday), it has climbed to seventh place, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 153.

Publish Date : 13 April 2025 10:53 AM

Nepal–China joint security patrol conducted in Korala border area

KATHMANDU: A joint Nepal–China security patrol was conducted on Friday

Bagmati Province Assembly meeting likely in Jan

KATHMANDU: The Bagmati Province government has begun preparations to convene

Bidya Devi Bhandari expresses confidence in UML’s new leadership elected from 11th General Convention

KATHMANDU: Former President and former Vice-Chairperson of CPN-UML, Bidya Devi

68 inmates who escaped Tanahun Prison during Gen-Z movement still at large

KATHMANDU: A total of 68 inmates who escaped from Tanahun

Nepal Rastra Bank to invest Rs 1.2 billion in banks and financial institutions

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced plans to invest