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13 March 2026

Swayambhunath temple appears faintly in the distance as thick smog blankets the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. The capital experiences severe air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging between 200 and 250, placing it in the ''very unhealthy'' category and ranking Kathmandu among the world's most polluted cities, according to the air quality monitoring platform IQAir's AirVisual. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), the most dangerous airborne pollutant because it can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, is recorded at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter--more than 25 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit of 5 ug/m3--while PM10 levels stand at 100.3 ug/m3. Under Nepal's government-approved AQI scale, readings above 200 indicate very unhealthy conditions. The Ministry of Health and Population urges residents to take precautions, warning that prolonged exposure to polluted air can damage the heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, and kidneys, and may contribute to illnesses including asthma, chronic bronchitis, cardiovascular disease, stroke, lung cancer, and other respiratory infections. Research shows that sustained exposure to high levels of particulate pollution significantly increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, particularly among children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing health conditions.

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#13435754

12 March 2026

Chief Justice of Kolkata High Court Justice Sujoy Paul administers the oath to R.N. Ravi as the Governor of West Bengal at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata, West Bengal, on March 12, 2026. R.N. Ravi is sworn in as the 22nd Governor of West Bengal in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee, senior minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, and Left Front chairman Biman Bose are also present at the ceremony.

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#13420149

8 March 2026

Elliot Rowe, from team Visma Lease a Bike Development, wins the sprint rankings of the 61st Grand Prix de Lillers

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#13420145

8 March 2026

Alfred George of the Elite Fondations Cycling Team from Great Britain finishes third in the 61st Grand Prix de Lillers.

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#13418480

8 March 2026

Asja Zenere from Italy takes third place during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/2026, Women's Super Giant Race at La VolatA Slope in Passo San Pellegrino, Val di Fassa, Italy, on March 8, 2026.

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#13418596

8 March 2026

A pedestrian wearing a face mask walks along a footpath as smog blankets Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), the bowl-shaped capital ranks first among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13418597

8 March 2026

Pedestrians wearing face masks walk across a bridge amid polluted smog in a general view of Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), the bowl-shaped capital ranks first among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13418598

8 March 2026

An airplane flies through the hazy sky above a smog-covered Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), the bowl-shaped capital ranks first among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13418599

8 March 2026

Vehicles move along a busy road as smog hangs over Kathmandu city in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), the bowl-shaped capital ranks first among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13418600

8 March 2026

Vehicles move along a busy road as smog hangs over Kathmandu city in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), the bowl-shaped capital ranks first among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13418601

8 March 2026

Vehicles move along a busy road as smog hangs over Kathmandu city in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), the bowl-shaped capital ranks first among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13418602

8 March 2026

Pedestrians wearing face masks walk across a bridge amid polluted smog in a general view of Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), the bowl-shaped capital ranks first among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13417492

8 March 2026

A general view shows vehicles moving along a roadside under polluted haze in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. The Kathmandu Valley is shrouded in smog as air pollution levels rise in the bowl-shaped capital. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), Kathmandu ranks among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13417501

8 March 2026

A general view shows vehicles moving along a roadside under polluted haze in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. The Kathmandu Valley is shrouded in smog as air pollution levels rise in the bowl-shaped capital. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), Kathmandu ranks among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13417508

8 March 2026

A general view shows vehicles moving along a roadside under polluted haze in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. The Kathmandu Valley is shrouded in smog as air pollution levels rise in the bowl-shaped capital. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), Kathmandu ranks among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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#13417510

8 March 2026

A general view shows vehicles moving along a roadside under polluted haze in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. The Kathmandu Valley is shrouded in smog as air pollution levels rise in the bowl-shaped capital. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), Kathmandu ranks among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents.

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