Until the formation of Nepal in the 18th century, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan were independent city states. Despite all standing in the Kathmandu Valley and being inhabited mainly by indigenous ...

KATHMANDU, April 11: Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley have dropped following a rainfall on Wednesday. The light ...

KATHMANDU, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese city of Guangzhou on Tuesday showcased its city image in the Nepali capital in efforts to deepen cultural exchanges and cooperation. At the "Charming ...

A Swiss firm, IQAir, has ranked Kathmandu as the most polluted city in the world on Tuesday. As per their website, the city of Kathmandu recorded an AQI of 279, which comes in the range of "very ...

Widespread forest fires in the valley's vicinity — particularly in the southern and eastern regions — have sent air pollution levels spiking, along with vehicle emissions and stagnant air trapped by ...