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
2021 UN climate change conference (COP26) rescheduled for Nov 2021 2021 UN climate change conference (COP26) rescheduled for Nov 2021 KATHMANDU: The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), on 28 May 2020, decided that the The 26th... KATHMANDU: The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention... Art & Culture 03 Jun, 2020
Cyclone lashes India's business capital, 100,000 evacuated Cyclone lashes India's business capital, 100,000 evacuated MUMBAI: A cyclone made landfall Wednesday south of India's financial capital of Mumbai, with storm surge threatening to flood beaches and low-lying slums as city... MUMBAI: A cyclone made landfall Wednesday south of India's financial capital of Mumbai, with storm surge... Art & Culture 03 Jun, 2020
Is pedestrian and cycle-friendly mobility possible post-lockdown? Is pedestrian and cycle-friendly mobility possible post-lockdown? Kathmandu  Cycling to his place of work, Dr Paban Sharma, Professor at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, has had to face the brunt of the police officials on more... Kathmandu  Cycling to his place of work, Dr Paban Sharma, Professor at Patan Academy of Health... Art & Culture 02 Jun, 2020
Tropical storm kills 17 in El Salvador and Guatemala Tropical storm kills 17 in El Salvador and Guatemala SAN SALVADOR: Rains from Tropical Storm Amanda left at least 17 dead and seven missing while causing extensive damage across El Salvador and Guatemala that pushed thousands... SAN SALVADOR: Rains from Tropical Storm Amanda left at least 17 dead and seven missing while causing... Art & Culture 02 Jun, 2020
People opting to sanitise homes, office spaces as COVID-19 infections keep rising everyday People opting to sanitise homes, office spaces as COVID-19 infections keep rising... Kathmandu Handsanitisers, gloves and masks were our first shield of protection against the spread of coronavirus. And now people have started sanitising their homes... Kathmandu Handsanitisers, gloves and masks were our first shield of protection against the spread of... Art & Culture 01 Jun, 2020
Artist Christo, known for wrapping exteriors of landmarks, dies at 84 Artist Christo, known for wrapping exteriors of landmarks, dies at 84 Christo, the Bulgarian-born artist best known for his temporary installations based on wrapping the exteriors of landmark buildings, bridges and outdoor spaces, died on... Christo, the Bulgarian-born artist best known for his temporary installations based on wrapping the... Art & Culture 01 Jun, 2020
Hobbies relieve depression, frustration as COVID-19 lockdown continues Hobbies relieve depression, frustration as COVID-19 lockdown continues Kathmandu Being safe was the first concern of people in Nepal when the COVID-19 pandemic hit us. Many also applauded government decision to impose a nationwide... Kathmandu Being safe was the first concern of people in Nepal when the COVID-19 pandemic hit us. Many... Art & Culture 31 May, 2020
Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84 Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84 NEW YORK: Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early... NEW YORK: Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness... Art & Culture 28 May, 2020
Business Petrol price up rs 17 per litre; LPG hiked by rs 100 The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has raised the prices of petroleum products, effective from Thursday midnight, citing fluctuations in the international crude oil market.
Kathmandu Foreign employment department warns against unauthorized labour approval services The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) has issued a public notice warning against cyber centres, training institutes, and other establishments that falsely advertise labour approval or foreign employment services unauthorized under existing law.
Nepal Twenty-six injured in Kapilbastu bus accident Twenty-six passengers were injured in a bus accident in Bankasawasa, Kapilbastu, under the East-West Highway last night.
Business Gold price rises by Rs 2,200 per tola The price of gold increased by Rs 2,200 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, rebounding from the previous day's decline.
Sports ADSoN to host charity golf tournament The Ability Development Society of Nepal (ADSoN) announced the 10th edition of its flagship “We Are All Able†Charity Golf Tournament, scheduled for May 23 at the Gokarna Golf Club.
Opinion One-stop service reform: Must walk the talk The country’s push for one-stop service delivery is being presented as a bold new reform in public administration. It is a key part of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government’s 100-day agenda, conceived in the wake of the Gen Z movement that called for more accountable, transparent, and citizen-centric governance.
Environment Partly cloudy skies, light rain likely in some regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly cloudy to generally fair weather across most parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some regions.
Nepal President Paudel to address joint session of Parliament today President Ramchandra Paudel is scheduled to address a joint sitting of both Houses of the Federal Parliament today.
Nepal Minister Chaudhary inspects Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market, finds irregularities Acting on complaints regarding poor management at the market, Minister Chaudhary visited Kalimati today to assess the situation firsthand.
