Indonesian president warns not to rush vaccines amid halal concern Indonesian president warns not to rush vaccines amid halal concern JAKARTA: The president of the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, Joko Widodo, called on Monday for Indonesia not to rush the rollout of vaccines, citing concerns over... JAKARTA: The president of the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, Joko Widodo, called on Monday for... Art & Culture 19 Oct, 2020
Nepalaya releases Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech' Nepalaya releases Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech' KATHMANDU: Nepalaya book publication house has released Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech'. Issuing a press statement, the publication house... KATHMANDU: Nepalaya book publication house has released Dr Sudha Sharma's memoir 'Singha Durbarko... Art & Culture 19 Oct, 2020
Whose body? Indian court says sex work is a woman’s choice Whose body? Indian court says sex work is a woman’s choice MUMBAI: A police sting that busted a prostitution ring and triggered a back-and-forth in the courts has revealed a conflict in Indian law over a woman's right to sell sex... MUMBAI: A police sting that busted a prostitution ring and triggered a back-and-forth in the courts has... Art & Culture 09 Oct, 2020
Climate-menaced nations say survival depends on stronger 2020 action Climate-menaced nations say survival depends on stronger 2020 action BARCELONA: Developing countries at risk from wilder weather and rising seas on Wednesday urged all governments to meet a deadline to deliver stronger national climate... BARCELONA: Developing countries at risk from wilder weather and rising seas on Wednesday urged all... Art & Culture 08 Oct, 2020
Britain's Prince William launches global environment prize Britain's Prince William launches global environment prize LONDON: Britain's Prince William will on Thursday launch a multi-million-pound global prize aimed at solving some of the world's greatest environmental problems. The... LONDON: Britain's Prince William will on Thursday launch a multi-million-pound global prize aimed at... Art & Culture 08 Oct, 2020
Eddie Van Halen dies at 65, guitar virtuoso ruled '70s, '80s rock Eddie Van Halen dies at 65, guitar virtuoso ruled '70s, '80s rock LOS ANGELES: Eddie Van Halen, the pioneering guitar player whose hard-rocking band emerged from the Sunset Strip music scene in Los Angeles in the early 1970s to stand at... LOS ANGELES: Eddie Van Halen, the pioneering guitar player whose hard-rocking band emerged from the... Art & Culture 07 Oct, 2020
With foreign tourists gone, Balinese rediscover seaweed farming With foreign tourists gone, Balinese rediscover seaweed farming NUSA LEMBONGAN: Before the coronavirus pandemic took its grip on Indonesia, the pristine beaches of Lembongan island lapped by the Indian Ocean were dotted with sunbathing... NUSA LEMBONGAN: Before the coronavirus pandemic took its grip on Indonesia, the pristine beaches of... Art & Culture 01 Oct, 2020
Protesters clash with police in India after late night cremation of gang rape victim Protesters clash with police in India after late night cremation of gang rape victim NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW: Protests erupted in several parts of India on Wednesday after the authorities had the body of a gang rape victim cremated at a ceremony her family said... NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW: Protests erupted in several parts of India on Wednesday after the authorities had the... Art & Culture 30 Sep, 2020
"Planet is dying", India's 8-year-old climate crusader warns "Planet is dying", India's 8-year-old climate crusader warns NEW DELHI: When 8-year-old Indian climate change activist Licypriya Kangujam is older, she wants to launch a solo mission to the moon to research ways to save planet... NEW DELHI: When 8-year-old Indian climate change activist Licypriya Kangujam is older, she wants to... Art & Culture 28 Sep, 2020
Australia counts record 470 stranded whales as rescue continues Australia counts record 470 stranded whales as rescue continues SYDNEY: Rescuers trying to free a pod of whales beached off the Australian island of Tasmania said on Wednesday they had found another 200 stranded mammals, bringing... SYDNEY: Rescuers trying to free a pod of whales beached off the Australian island of Tasmania said on... Art & Culture 23 Sep, 2020
Warming shrinks Arctic Ocean ice to 2nd lowest on record Warming shrinks Arctic Ocean ice to 2nd lowest on record WASHINGTON: Ice in the Arctic Ocean melted to its second-lowest level on record this summer, triggered by global warming along with natural forces, US scientists reported... WASHINGTON: Ice in the Arctic Ocean melted to its second-lowest level on record this summer, triggered by... Art & Culture 23 Sep, 2020
Booking open for electric city car ‘thee GO e8’ Booking open for electric city car ‘thee GO e8’ KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18 Taking a step towards the evolution of electric vehicles in Nepal, thee GO has started accepting bookings of its electric city car ‘thee GO... KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 18 Taking a step towards the evolution of electric vehicles in Nepal, thee GO has... Art & Culture 19 Sep, 2020
Brazil's Amazon fires worsen in September, threaten virgin forests Brazil's Amazon fires worsen in September, threaten virgin forests BRASILIA: Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest worsened in the first week of September and are increasingly spreading into areas of untouched forest, satellite data showed... BRASILIA: Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest worsened in the first week of September and are... Art & Culture 09 Sep, 2020
US happy to help in China-India border dispute, Trump says US happy to help in China-India border dispute, Trump says WASHINGTON: The United States is ready to help resolve the dispute between India and China over the mountain border running through the western Himalayas, President... WASHINGTON: The United States is ready to help resolve the dispute between India and China over the... Art & Culture 06 Sep, 2020
Typhoon Maysak hits waterlogged Koreas with heavy rain, wind Typhoon Maysak hits waterlogged Koreas with heavy rain, wind SEOUL: Heavy winds and rain lashed much of the Korean peninsula Thursday after Typhoon Maysak made landfall, even as damage from a previous typhoon last week was still... SEOUL: Heavy winds and rain lashed much of the Korean peninsula Thursday after Typhoon Maysak made... Art & Culture 03 Sep, 2020
Sujeev Shakya’s ‘Arthat Pariwartan’ released as e-book Sujeev Shakya’s ‘Arthat Pariwartan’ released as e-book KATHMANDU: Sujeev Shakya’s ‘Arthat Pariwartan’ has hit the market as Nepalaya’s first primary e-book release following five single chapter releases. An anthology... KATHMANDU: Sujeev Shakya’s ‘Arthat Pariwartan’ has hit the market as Nepalaya’s first primary... Art & Culture 25 Aug, 2020
Kenya woman's ordeal highlights newly identified sex trafficking route Kenya woman's ordeal highlights newly identified sex trafficking route Kenyans lured to India for forced prostitution Victim says East Africans control the business UN worries COVID economic fallout will fuel... Kenyans lured to India for forced prostitution Victim says East Africans control the... Art & Culture 19 Aug, 2020
Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it NOVO PROGRESSO, BRAZIL: A year ago this month, the forest around the town of Novo Progresso erupted into flames — the first major blazes in the Brazilian Amazon's dry... NOVO PROGRESSO, BRAZIL: A year ago this month, the forest around the town of Novo Progresso erupted into... Art & Culture 19 Aug, 2020
Harris' Indian heritage could boost Biden with Asian-American voters Harris' Indian heritage could boost Biden with Asian-American voters WASHINGTON: Joe Biden's presidential campaign plans to step up engagement with Asian-American voters this fall and is betting running mate Kamala Harris' experience as the... WASHINGTON: Joe Biden's presidential campaign plans to step up engagement with Asian-American voters this... Art & Culture 14 Aug, 2020
China air pollution falls 10.8% because of coronavirus slowdown China air pollution falls 10.8% because of coronavirus slowdown SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China saw average concentrations of lung-damaging airborne particles known as PM2.5 fall by 10.8% from January to July as industry slowed because of the... SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China saw average concentrations of lung-damaging airborne particles known as PM2.5... Art & Culture 14 Aug, 2020
Kathmandu President Paudel prorogues both houses of federal parliament President Ramchandra Paudel has prorogued the current session of both houses of the Federal Parliament with effect from midnight on Friday.
Kathmandu Two arrested in fatal stabbing of brothers in Lalitpur's Mangalbazar Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of two brothers near Krishna Mandir in Mangalbazar, Lalitpur, on Wednesday evening in what police say began as a dispute over a misdirected phone call.
Kathmandu Labour Minister Deepak Kumar Sah dismissed Prime Minister Balendra Shah has dismissed Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Deepak Kumar Sah following a recommendation from Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Kathmandu Education Ministry directs private schools to refund illegal fees The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed institutional (private) schools to refund fees collected illegally in violation of existing laws and court orders.
Business NEPSE extends rally, gains 48.71 points; trading to continue on Fridays The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continued its upward momentum on Thursday, rising by 48.71 points or 1.73 percent to close at 2,851.24 points.
Kathmandu RSP decides to back Shram Sanskriti Party for Deputy Speaker The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to support the Shram Sanskriti Party for the post of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR).
Business Nepal-Korea Business Entrepreneurs' Association launched to boost economic ties The Nepal-Korea Business Entrepreneurs’ Association has been established to strengthen economic cooperation between Nepal and South Korea, with a focus on entrepreneurship and investment.
Environment Nepal's community water initiative shortlisted for global WAFA award A Nepal-led community water initiative has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Water Air Food Awards (WAFA), highlighting the country’s growing recognition in grassroots environmental innovation.
Kathmandu Vehicle-Free Asan' campaign to begin from April 18 Kathmandu Metropolitan City has decided to launch a ‘Vehicle-Free Asan’ campaign from April 18, aiming to preserve the cultural identity of the historic market area and promote social, cultural and commercial activities.
