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By Pragati Dhakal, Kathmandu, March 19 https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/77401 The country is currently observing the ‘forest fire awareness week (March 15-21)’ by organising various programmes focussed on prevention of forest fire and raising public awareness on disaster mitigation. During this period, the Department of Forests and Soil Conservation has released a report on forest fires.      […]

Naya Patrika: 23 April 2026 https://www.nayapatrikadaily.com/news-details/193445/2026-04-23 Unofficial Translation by NFMC Nepal: Dust already floating in the air from dry conditions has now mixed with wildfire smoke, pushing Kathmandu’s pollution to dangerous levels. On Wednesday evening, the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 255, making Kathmandu one of the most polluted cities in the world. According to

Sindhupalchok, 15 January 2026, Anish Tiwari Unofficial Translation by NFMC Nepal: The severe fire that broke out on Sunday night in the border forest area between China’s Nyalam and Khasa regions is still not under control. According to Sindhupalchok’s Chief District Officer Ram Krishna Adhikari, the Chinese administration has informed authorities that the border crossing

Published by: The Kathmandu Post   |   17 March 2025 An alarming rise in the number of forest fires has been devastating Nepal’s forests and releasing massive amounts of carbon that threaten both biodiversity and the economy, according to new research, which warns that the worst is yet to come. Last month, wildfires ravaged around 82 hectares of forest

Published by: The Kathmandu Post   |   1 April 2025 Kathmandu Valley ranked the world’s most polluted city on Monday afternoon, with PM2.5 levels reaching 365 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3). Amid widespread wildfires across Nepal, Kathmandu Valley became the most polluted city in the world on March 31, 2025. PM2.5 levels in Boharatar reached 365

Published by: Euronews   |   7 April 2025 Community forests in Dhading District burned for four consecutive days in April 2025, placing nearby settlements under serious threat. Rising temperatures ignited fresh outbreaks in Jyamire Pakha of Nilkantha Municipality. The Ashu Community Forest fire spread fast, damaging water pipelines and destroying livestock shelters and stored firewood. Locals,

Published by: The Watchers   |   10 April 2025 Widespread forest fires burned across Mahottari District until April 9, 2025, putting approximately 16,000 hectares of forest at risk. The fires were active along the East-West Highway, the Chure Mountain Range, and the BP Highway. Affected areas included Bardibas and Gaushala municipalities. Dry leaves on the forest

Published by: The Kathmandu Post   |   17 March 2025 Wildfires burned around 82 hectares of forest land in Sindhupalchok in February 2025, particularly in the upper regions of Jugal and Bhotekoshi rural municipalities. The blazes took days to extinguish. A separate fire in the Liping forest in ward 2 of Bhotekoshi rural municipality, near the

Published at : January 10, 2026 Kathmandu Post In the past three years, forest fires in the district have killed seven people and injured nine. Fifteen fire incidents have already been recorded since September. Locals using leafy branches to fight a fire in the Mahabaipatal Community Forest at Rachuli in ward 4 of Tilagupha Municipality

Published: 14 November 2025 Australia Awards are prestigious international Scholarships and Fellowships funded by the Australian Government. The fellowships aim to build networks of influence and leadership by strengthening partnerships between Australian organisations and partner organisations in the region. Fellowships target senior and mid-career officials and professionals who are in a position to advance development