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
Ola rolls out Infinix Note 7 in Nepal Ola rolls out Infinix Note 7 in Nepal KATHMANDU: Infinix, a premium online-driven smartphone brand designed for the young generation has launched the much-anticipated Note 7 series. The Infinix Note 7 comes... KATHMANDU: Infinix, a premium online-driven smartphone brand designed for the young generation has... Art & Culture 13 Aug, 2020
South Asian Gastronomy Association launches 'Savestreetfood' campaign across SAARC countries amid COVID-19 crisis South Asian Gastronomy Association launches 'Savestreetfood' campaign across SAARC... KATHMANDU: The South Asian Association for Gastronomy (SAAG) has launched a campaign to 'Savestreetfood' across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, among others, in a bid... KATHMANDU: The South Asian Association for Gastronomy (SAAG) has launched a campaign to 'Savestreetfood'... Art & Culture 10 Aug, 2020
Canada's last fully intact Arctic ice shelf collapses Canada's last fully intact Arctic ice shelf collapses The last fully intact ice shelf in the Canadian Arctic has collapsed, losing more than 40% of its area in just two days at the end of July, researchers said on... The last fully intact ice shelf in the Canadian Arctic has collapsed, losing more than 40% of its area in... Art & Culture 08 Aug, 2020
World's three hottest Julys happened in the last five years World's three hottest Julys happened in the last five years BRUSSELS: Last month was the world's third-hottest July on record, new data show -- the latest milestone in a global warming trend that has seen the three hottest Julys... BRUSSELS: Last month was the world's third-hottest July on record, new data show -- the latest milestone... Art & Culture 07 Aug, 2020
Pollution turns one side of divided Paraguayan lagoon purple Pollution turns one side of divided Paraguayan lagoon purple LIMPIO, PARAGUAY: The Cerro Lagoon in the Paraguayan city of Limpio is sharply divided into two parts: one purple, one blue. One part emits a foul odour, the other... LIMPIO, PARAGUAY: The Cerro Lagoon in the Paraguayan city of Limpio is sharply divided into two parts:... Art & Culture 06 Aug, 2020
Heavy rains in South Korea displace more than 1,000 people, 13 dead Heavy rains in South Korea displace more than 1,000 people, 13 dead SEOUL: Days of heavy rain caused floods in South Korea that have forced more than 1,000 people from their homes, killing at least 13 with another 13 missing, authorities... SEOUL: Days of heavy rain caused floods in South Korea that have forced more than 1,000 people from their... Art & Culture 04 Aug, 2020
'Into the Wild' bus likely lands a home at Fairbanks museum 'Into the Wild' bus likely lands a home at Fairbanks museum ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: An infamous bus appears headed to a new home at a museum in Fairbanks after being removed from Alaska's backcountry to deter people from making... ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: An infamous bus appears headed to a new home at a museum in Fairbanks after being... Art & Culture 31 Jul, 2020
Nepalaya launches Sarala Gautam's debut novel 'Dumero' Nepalaya launches Sarala Gautam's debut novel 'Dumero' KATHMANDU: Nepalaya, the book publication house, launched Sarala Gautam's deubt novel 'Dumero' amid COVID-19 crisis, in Kathmandu, on Thursday. In a statement today,... KATHMANDU: Nepalaya, the book publication house, launched Sarala Gautam's deubt novel 'Dumero' amid... Art & Culture 30 Jul, 2020
Ecuadorian hummingbirds chirp ultrasonic songs of seduction Ecuadorian hummingbirds chirp ultrasonic songs of seduction WASHINGTON: Perched on a flowering shrub on a windy Andean mountainside, the tiny Ecuadorian Hillstar hummingbird chirps songs of seduction that only another bird of its... WASHINGTON: Perched on a flowering shrub on a windy Andean mountainside, the tiny Ecuadorian Hillstar... Art & Culture 18 Jul, 2020
Diversity of LGBTQ characters in film declines, study finds Diversity of LGBTQ characters in film declines, study finds NEW YORK: Last year saw record representation of LGBTQ characters in the 118 films released by major studios, according to a new study by GLAAD. But for the third straight... NEW YORK: Last year saw record representation of LGBTQ characters in the 118 films released by major... Art & Culture 17 Jul, 2020
Italy returns stolen Banksy to France on Bastille Day Italy returns stolen Banksy to France on Bastille Day ROME: Italy on Tuesday returned to France a stolen artwork by British artist Banksy that was painted as a tribute to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks at the Bataclan... ROME: Italy on Tuesday returned to France a stolen artwork by British artist Banksy that was painted as a... Art & Culture 15 Jul, 2020
Illegal ivory trade shrinks while pangolin trafficking booms, UN says Illegal ivory trade shrinks while pangolin trafficking booms, UN says VIENNA:Â The illegal global trade in ivory has shrunk while the trafficking of pangolins has soared, a UN report on wildlife crime based on four years' data said on... VIENNA:Â The illegal global trade in ivory has shrunk while the trafficking of pangolins has soared,... Art & Culture 10 Jul, 2020
World could hit 1.5-degree warming threshold in 5 years: UN World could hit 1.5-degree warming threshold in 5 years: UN GENEVA: The world could see average global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) above the pre-industrial average for the first time in the coming five years,... GENEVA: The world could see average global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) above the... Art & Culture 09 Jul, 2020
Making sure our four-legged friends are fed Making sure our four-legged friends are fed KATHMANDU The lockdown came into effect in Nepal on March 24 to curb the spread of coronavirus confining people to their homes while schools, offices and businesses shut... KATHMANDU The lockdown came into effect in Nepal on March 24 to curb the spread of coronavirus... Art & Culture 08 Jul, 2020
Get Fit: Looking to restart your coronavirus-stalled workout regimen? Get Fit: Looking to restart your coronavirus-stalled workout regimen? Kathmandu, July 3 After staying home for months during the lockdown, you will require to exercise caution as you get back to your work and workout routines. The one... Kathmandu, July 3 After staying home for months during the lockdown, you will require to exercise... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2020
Fish more vulnerable to warming water than first thought Fish more vulnerable to warming water than first thought Global warming looks like it will be a bigger problem for the world's fish species than scientists first thought: A new study shows that when fish are spawning or are... Global warming looks like it will be a bigger problem for the world's fish species than scientists first... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2020
World's pile of electronic waste grows ever higher: study World's pile of electronic waste grows ever higher: study BERLIN: The world's mountain of discarded flat-screen TVs, cellphones and other electronic goods grew to a record high last year, according to an annual report released... BERLIN: The world's mountain of discarded flat-screen TVs, cellphones and other electronic goods grew to... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2020
Botswana investigating mystery deaths of 275 elephants Botswana investigating mystery deaths of 275 elephants GABORONE: The number of elephants found dead in Botswana's Okavango Panhandle has risen to 275 from 154 reported two weeks ago, the government said on... GABORONE: The number of elephants found dead in Botswana's Okavango Panhandle has risen to 275 from... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2020
Court considers status of Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia Court considers status of Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia ANKARA: Turkey’s highest administrative court on Thursday began considering a request to turn Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia, which now serves as a museum, back into a... ANKARA: Turkey’s highest administrative court on Thursday began considering a request to turn... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2020
Kathmandu Internal feud lingers in Nepali Congress As the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction continues to call meetings and make statements on its own, Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa — who was elected through a disputed Special General Convention — has declared that unauthorised activity outside of the party office has a limit and will not be tolerated.
Business NAC flies into another controversy with appointment of FO Koirala Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) officials are facing allegations of violating NAC regulations in the appointment of First Officer (FO) Roshan Koirala on a contract basis for the Airbus A-320 fleet.
Nepal International Wellness Day being observed today The International Wellness Day is being marked by organising various programmes today.
Nepal From cave to condominium: Story of Panch Hate Praja A sensational news dominated the media headlines last week when the family of Panch Hate Praja of Dhading district had been found to be residing in the cave with his family of four – his spouse, son, and daughter-in-law.
Entertainment In pictures: Nepathya delights audience in Sudbury, Canada Nepal’s premier folk-rock band Nepathya has entertained members of the Nepali diaspora in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Sports Can Germany avoid another early World Cup exit in Group E against Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador? Four-time World Cup champion Germany and newcomer Curacao sit at opposite ends of the global soccer spectrum.
Kathmandu KMC launches night passenger bus service from tonight The service will commence from Pulchowk at 7:00 pm.
Sports Dream debuts for Hinge and Hussain end with Rajasthan's first IPL loss Hyderabad emphatically won by 57 runs after Rajasthan was bowled out for 159 in 19 overs.
World Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain suspended Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home,
