Weather to remain clear today
The weather across the country is expected to be predominantly clear today.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, during the daytime, partial cloud cover is anticipated in the Himalayan regions of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, while the remainder of the country will enjoy clear skies.
Furthermore, the department notes that tonight, there will be some cloudiness in the hilly areas of Sudurpashchim Province, but the rest of the country will primarily experience clear weather.
The weather bulletin from the department also mentions that westerly winds will have a slight impact in Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, with no significant weather systems affecting other regions.
KOICA volunteer boosts blood safety in Pokhara
Korea Overseas Volunteer Taekyu An has completed a KOICA-supported project at the Nepal Red Cross Society’s Provincial Blood Transfusion Service in Pokhara, aimed at improving blood safety and speeding up transfusion services. Assigned since Feb 2025, the project focused on preventing blood contamination, protecting lab staff, and reducing pre-transfusion testing time.
With KOICA’s support, $19,900 was provided to equip the Blood Bank, Kaski with Nepal’s first Automated Cell Washing Centrifuge and a Portable Tube Sealer. The project was formally handed over on 17 Dec 2025, in the presence of KOICA Nepal Country Director Mooheon Kong and NRCS officials, who highlighted the project’s role in ensuring safer and more efficient blood transfusions.
Kathmandu hosts week-long Sindhuli junaar festival
The week-long Sindhuli Junaar Festival is set to kick off in Kathmandu from Dec 18, celebrating Nepal’s iconic citrus fruit while promoting technology-driven and authentic agriculture. The festival will be hosted across various local markets (Haat Bazaars) in Lalitpur and at Raithaane Restaurant in Kupondole.
The event aims to bridge the gap between local produce and modern technology by connecting farmers, local producers, and consumers through innovative agricultural practices. By highlighting Sindhuli Junaar and other local products, the festival seeks to promote domestic production, sustainable farming, and innovation in Nepal’s agricultural sector.
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve provides Rs 3. 86 mln in relief compensation to farmers affected by wildlife
The Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve has provided Rs 3.862 million in relief compensation to farmers affected by wildlife in the last three years.
The hunting reserve has provided relief compensation to the affected farmers of Baglung, Myagdi and Parbat district.
Farmers have been suffering losses due to the killing of their domesticated cattle including horses, mules, sheep, goats and cows by wild animals from the reserve.
The hunting reserve provided relief to farmers worth Rs 2.492 million in the fiscal year 2079/80, Rs 1.2 million in 2080/81 and Rs 1.70 million in 2081/082, shared Sagar Subedi, ranger of Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve.
“Farmers have been raising a large number of livestock in the vicinity of the hunting reserve area. Every year, farmers have to bear the losses caused by wild animals attacking, injuring, and killing them, so the hunting reserve has been providing some relief,” Ranger Subedi said.
Wild animals from the reserve have also been destroying crops planted in the fields adjoining the reserve. However, the hunting reserve has not been providing relief compensation so far to farmers for crop damage.
Every year, wild animals from the reserve destroy crops including potatoes and beans, said Tam Bahadur Sunar, a local of Dhorpatan Municipality-9.
He said that wild animals including wild boars and monkeys feed on and damage various crops while leopards and other animals pounce on sheep and goats.
