World War II British forces' sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies aged 103 World War II British forces' sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies aged 103 KATHMANDU: British singer, songwriter and entertainer Dame Vera Lynn, who became a voice of hope in Britain during World War II and was known as the Forces' Sweetheart, has... KATHMANDU: British singer, songwriter and entertainer Dame Vera Lynn, who became a voice of hope in... Art & Culture 18 Jun, 2020
New traffic rules make commuting to work a hurdle for office goers New traffic rules make commuting to work a hurdle for office goers KATHMANDU With the announcement of the new modality of lockdown, many industries and offices in the Valley have resumed work, paving a way for workers to go back to... KATHMANDU With the announcement of the new modality of lockdown, many industries and offices in the... Art & Culture 18 Jun, 2020
Ensuring safety and livelihood of waste workers Ensuring safety and livelihood of waste workers Kathmandu Waste management is important for a clean and healthy environment. Its importance has never been more than during the current coronavirus... Kathmandu Waste management is important for a clean and healthy environment. Its importance has... Art & Culture 17 Jun, 2020
NGO Forum calls on Asian Development Bank to end fossil fuel financing NGO Forum calls on Asian Development Bank to end fossil fuel financing KATHMANDU: NGO Forum on ADB, a network of over 250 civil society organisations across Asia, has called on the Asian Development Bank to end its green posturing and make... KATHMANDU: NGO Forum on ADB, a network of over 250 civil society organisations across Asia, has called on... Art & Culture 17 Jun, 2020
Wishes and duties as lockdown starts to ease after over 2 months Wishes and duties as lockdown starts to ease after over 2 months KATHMANDU After a nearly two-and-a-half months of complete lockdown, Nepal has started easing the strict measures in different phases. Now as people have started to come... KATHMANDU After a nearly two-and-a-half months of complete lockdown, Nepal has started easing the... Art & Culture 16 Jun, 2020
Don’t be careless, keep following safety measures Don’t be careless, keep following safety measures KATHMANDU The government has come up with stage-wise plans to ease the lockdown which is positive for the recovery of a stalled economy and for healing different social... KATHMANDU The government has come up with stage-wise plans to ease the lockdown which is positive for... Art & Culture 16 Jun, 2020
NOT ESSENTIAL, BUT ESSENTIAL NOT ESSENTIAL, BUT ESSENTIAL With shift in customer behaviour, people have adopted online shopping; are ordering books, clothes and skin-care products in the latter days of... With shift in customer behaviour, people have adopted online shopping; are ordering books, clothes... Art & Culture 15 Jun, 2020
GO TRAVELLING DURING LOCKDOWN! GO TRAVELLING DURING LOCKDOWN! Virtual tours make it possible with an aim to let people confined in their homes explore the country KATHMANDU Travelling is a way to find peace of mind and other... Virtual tours make it possible with an aim to let people confined in their homes explore the... Art & Culture 15 Jun, 2020
Temperature spike: Earth ties record high heat May reading Temperature spike: Earth ties record high heat May reading Earth's temperature spiked to tie a record high for May, US meteorologists reported Friday. Last month the global average temperature was 60.3 degrees (15.7 degrees... Earth's temperature spiked to tie a record high for May, US meteorologists reported Friday. Last month... Art & Culture 13 Jun, 2020
Is this coronavirus lockdown leading us to obesity? Is this coronavirus lockdown leading us to obesity? KATHMANDU Twenty-three-year-old Ruth Sunuwar who hails from Imadole, Lalitpur used to visit her local gym every day and worked out for at least one hour. Sunuwar, who... KATHMANDU Twenty-three-year-old Ruth Sunuwar who hails from Imadole, Lalitpur used to visit her local... Art & Culture 11 Jun, 2020
Locals, authorities race to complete heritage renovation work before monsoon lashes down Locals, authorities race to complete heritage renovation work before monsoon lashes... KATHMANDU Renovation of cultural heritage sites and monuments of the Valley that had been halted due to the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, is... KATHMANDU Renovation of cultural heritage sites and monuments of the Valley that had been halted due... Art & Culture 09 Jun, 2020
JK Rowling’s tweets on transgender people spark outrage JK Rowling’s tweets on transgender people spark outrage LOS ANGELES: “Harry Potter†author JK Rowling is facing hefty backlash after she posted a series of tweets about transgender people. Rowling drew outrage Saturday on... LOS ANGELES: “Harry Potter†author JK Rowling is facing hefty backlash after she posted a series of... Art & Culture 08 Jun, 2020
As Pakistan glacier melt surges, efforts to cut flood risk drag As Pakistan glacier melt surges, efforts to cut flood risk drag ISLAMABAD: Late last month, residents of the tiny village of Hassanabad, in Pakistan's mountainous Hunza District, noticed floodwaters quickly rising in the stream that... ISLAMABAD: Late last month, residents of the tiny village of Hassanabad, in Pakistan's mountainous Hunza... Art & Culture 08 Jun, 2020
#BlackLivesMatter: Reclusive street artist Banksy brings new artwork #BlackLivesMatter: Reclusive street artist Banksy brings new artwork LONDON: Banksy has come out in support of Black Lives Matter movement saying that people of colour are being failed by the system while also revealing a new artwork — a... LONDON: Banksy has come out in support of Black Lives Matter movement saying that people of colour are... Art & Culture 07 Jun, 2020
Lockdown does not quell artists’ creativity Lockdown does not quell artists’ creativity KATHMANDU Creativity is an ever-flowing river, and for artists in Nepal, channelling creativity to create works of art during the lockdown caused by the coronavirus... KATHMANDU Creativity is an ever-flowing river, and for artists in Nepal, channelling creativity to... Art & Culture 06 Jun, 2020
Massage your stress and anxiety away Massage your stress and anxiety away KATHMANDU Be it before or during the lockdown, stress and anxiety have been a part of our life. Psychologists have noted that stress, anxiety and depression among people... KATHMANDU Be it before or during the lockdown, stress and anxiety have been a part of our life.... Art & Culture 06 Jun, 2020
South Africa dehorns dozens of rhinos to prevent lockdown poaching surge South Africa dehorns dozens of rhinos to prevent lockdown poaching surge Absence of tourists may be encouraging rhino poachers On World Environment Day, species extinction a hot issue Dehorning makes rhinos less attractive to... Absence of tourists may be encouraging rhino poachers On World Environment Day, species... Art & Culture 05 Jun, 2020
India's Yamuna river regains sparkle as virus lockdown banishes waste India's Yamuna river regains sparkle as virus lockdown banishes waste NEW DELHI: The sparkle has returned to the Yamuna river flowing through India's capital of New Delhi, residents say, after decades of filthy and stinking waters, matted... NEW DELHI: The sparkle has returned to the Yamuna river flowing through India's capital of New Delhi,... Art & Culture 05 Jun, 2020
Alternative approaches to dealing with coronavirus Alternative approaches to dealing with coronavirus Kathmandu Two weeks ago Sobha Rai’s husband bought a few packets of medicine as “medicine for COVID-19â€. It turned out to be the homeopathic medicine Arsenicum... Kathmandu Two weeks ago Sobha Rai’s husband bought a few packets of medicine as “medicine for... Art & Culture 04 Jun, 2020
Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coast Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coast MEXICO CITY: Tropical Storm Cristobal is creeping along just inland over Mexico's Gulf coast state of Campeche, threatening to cause flooding the next few days before a... MEXICO CITY: Tropical Storm Cristobal is creeping along just inland over Mexico's Gulf coast state of... Art & Culture 04 Jun, 2020
Sports Man City beats Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title. Phil Foden scores 2 Win all five of those games and City is the champion again.
Sports Robinson and O'Rourke lead New Zealand to 4-run win over Pakistan in 4th T20 The final game of the series will be played in Lahore on Saturday.
World US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package Senior US officials have described dire battlefield conditions in Ukraine, as troops run low on munitions and Russian forces make gains.
World India votes in second phase of national elections with Modi's BJP as front-runner Hindus make up 80% of India's 1.4 billion people, while Muslims account for 14% and Christians and Sikhs 2% each.
Business World's cheapest hydrogen energy could be produced in Nepal Stakeholders and experts emphasized the need to focus on the production of alternative energy, including hydrogen energy, solar energy, and wind energy, alongside hydroelectricity in Nepal.
Kathmandu EC calls for exercising franchise in by-elections In a press note issued on Friday, the EC urged voters from the respective constituencies to cast their votes between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Nepal PM Dahal stresses on reforms in university curriculum to stop brain drain Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pointed out the need of making timely reforms in the educational curriculum to stop the brain drain.
World These are the countries where TikTok is already banned TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new legislation threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. It would be the biggest blow yet to the popular video-sharing app, which has faced various restrictions around the world.
Kathmandu Pariyar receives Badri Pahari Social Service Award Human rights activist Bishnumaya Pariyar was awarded the Badri Pahari Social Service Award last Saturday in Kathmandu.