The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists MOSCOW: The Arctic is feverish and on fire — at least parts of it are. And that’s got scientists worried about what it means for the rest of the world. The... MOSCOW: The Arctic is feverish and on fire — at least parts of it are. And that’s got scientists... Art & Culture 24 Jun, 2020
In conflict-hit countries, coronavirus testing may not reach women In conflict-hit countries, coronavirus testing may not reach women WASHINGTON: Big gaps between the number of male and female coronavirus cases in parts of Africa and the Middle East suggest that women may be struggling to access testing... WASHINGTON: Big gaps between the number of male and female coronavirus cases in parts of Africa and the... Art & Culture 24 Jun, 2020
Only lockdown has eased, for many life’s looking more difficult now Only lockdown has eased, for many life’s looking more difficult now KATHMANDU On June 11, the government relaxed the ongoing lockdown despite Nepal continuing to register new coronavirus cases. The decision was made to alleviate... KATHMANDU On June 11, the government relaxed the ongoing lockdown despite Nepal continuing to register... Art & Culture 23 Jun, 2020
It’s okay to be worried, but don’t be too worried It’s okay to be worried, but don’t be too worried As life slowly grinds back to normal amidst still rising COVID-19 infections, experts stress the importance of balancing one’s mental state with one’s... As life slowly grinds back to normal amidst still rising COVID-19 infections, experts stress the... Art & Culture 22 Jun, 2020
Luxury fashion challenged to confront racist attitudes Luxury fashion challenged to confront racist attitudes MILAN: When luxury fashion lined up social media posts to show solidarity with Black Lives Matters protests, brands got a whole lot of blowback. Transgender model and... MILAN: When luxury fashion lined up social media posts to show solidarity with Black Lives Matters... Art & Culture 22 Jun, 2020
'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska trail for safety concerns 'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska trail for safety concerns ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: "Into the Wild" bus is no longer in the wild. Alaska officials on Thursday airlifted from a remote trail outside Denali National... ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: "Into the Wild" bus is no longer in the wild. Alaska officials on... Art & Culture 19 Jun, 2020
Sujeev Shakya’s Arthat Pariwartan released as Nepa-laya’s first primary eBook Sujeev Shakya’s Arthat Pariwartan released as Nepa-laya’s first primary eBook KATHMANDU: Keeping the safety protocol set against novel coronavirus in mind, Nepalaya has launched a chapter-wise release of 'Arthat Pariwartan' authored by Sujeev... KATHMANDU: Keeping the safety protocol set against novel coronavirus in mind, Nepalaya has launched a... Art & Culture 18 Jun, 2020
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
World South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country's acting president as strife deepens South Korea’s main opposition party submitted a motion on Thursday to impeach the country’s acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of rebellion charges against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3.
Nepal Sichuan Airlines' chartered flight lands in Pokhara A chartered flight of the Sichuan Airlines carrying 126 passengers from Chengdu has landed at Pokhara International Airport.
Kathmandu Nepal Health Conclave will be effective to bring Nepali human resources back home: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the issue of bringing Nepali human resources working abroad back to Nepal is challenging.
World Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 with 29 survivors, officials say An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors, a Kazakh official said.
Business Gold price rises by Rs 600 per tola The price of gold increased by Rs 600 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Sonu Nigam Live in Nepal Sonu Nigam, an acclaimed Indian playback singer, performs live during a concert organized by Nepali Touch Nepal at the Hyatt Regency Hotel premises in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Opinion Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources.
Nepal Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Jajarkot An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck Jajarkot and its surrounding areas on Thursday morning
Nepal Petroleum exploration in Dailekh progresses; merely 70 meters of drilling left The exploration of petroleum products underway here has come to a final stage.
