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
Huge acceleration of clean energy innovation needed to meet net zero target: IEA Huge acceleration of clean energy innovation needed to meet net zero target: IEA LONDON: A global goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will not be met without a huge acceleration in clean energy innovation, the International Energy Agency... LONDON: A global goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will not be met without a huge... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2020
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia's status Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia's status ISTANBUL: In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served as the Byzantine Empire’s main cathedral, a mosque... ISTANBUL: In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul... Art & Culture 01 Jul, 2020
South Pole warmed three times the global rate in last 30 years: study South Pole warmed three times the global rate in last 30 years: study BUENOS AIRES: At the South Pole, considered the coldest point on Earth, temperatures are rising fast. So fast, in fact, that Kyle Clem and other climate researchers... BUENOS AIRES: At the South Pole, considered the coldest point on Earth, temperatures are rising... Art & Culture 01 Jul, 2020
Bhuwan Dhungana's book 'Parityekta' hits the stands amid lockdown Bhuwan Dhungana's book 'Parityekta' hits the stands amid lockdown KATHMANDU: With the market crawling towards normalcy with the easing of lockdown restrictions, Nepalaya Publications has decided to release the pending stock of books... KATHMANDU: With the market crawling towards normalcy with the easing of lockdown restrictions,... Art & Culture 28 Jun, 2020
Coronavirus opens Nepali publishing industry to immense possibilities of e-books Coronavirus opens Nepali publishing industry to immense possibilities of e-books KATHMANDU The three months of lockdown had given most Nepalis ample time to do things that they like, reading being one. However, the Nepali publishing industry that has... KATHMANDU The three months of lockdown had given most Nepalis ample time to do things that they like,... Art & Culture 26 Jun, 2020
Satellites reveal major new gas industry methane leaks Satellites reveal major new gas industry methane leaks LONDON: Last fall, European Space Agency satellites detected huge plumes of the invisible planet-warming gas methane leaking from the Yamal pipeline that carries natural... LONDON: Last fall, European Space Agency satellites detected huge plumes of the invisible planet-warming... Art & Culture 26 Jun, 2020
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
Kathmandu Police raid newsrooms and detain journalists in capital before their swift release Police raided several newsrooms across the capital today and detained at least three journalists, triggering widespread outrage over press freedom.
Nepal French Army team opens new alpine route on Nepal's Peak 41 Three French Army mountaineers have opened a new route on the north face of Peak 41 (6,654m), completing the technical ascent in alpine style without supplemental oxygen, fixed camps or external logistical support.
Nepal Prison security check foils attempt to smuggle drugs into Gaur jail A routine security check at Gaur Prison has led to the seizure of suspected narcotic tablets hidden in a parcel intended for an inmate serving time in a drug-related case, raising fresh concerns about attempts to smuggle contraband into correctional facilities.
Kathmandu Home Ministry suspends N-PABSAN for defying govt directives The Ministry of Home Affairs has suspended the National Private and Boarding Schools' Association Nepal (N-PABSAN) until further notice, accusing the organisation of repeatedly failing to comply with government directives and acting contrary to its approved objectives.
Nepal Police couple's dash home ends in tragedy as constable dies in collision A police constable was killed and his wife critically injured when their motorcycle collided with a tractor in Rautahat on Thursday evening, police said.
Kathmandu Supreme Court rejects petitions seeking return of land linked to Tiger Palace Resort A division bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Shreekanta Paudel has dismissed writ petitions filed by Silver Heritage Investment Pvt Ltd and Tiger One Pvt Ltd companies seeking the return of public land allegedly encroached upon by Rupandehi based Tiger Palace resort.
Nepal Nepal seeks UIAA recognition for six more 8,000-metre peaks The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has formally appealed to the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) to recognise six additional Himalayan summits as separate mountains above 8,000 metres, a move that would significantly reshape the global map of high-altitude mountaineering.
Science and Tech Binance flags 'potential security issue,' says approximately $6.3 billion impacted Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said Thursday it’s investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident “does look like a hack on Binance.� The company said late Thursday the estimated total impact was at more than $6 billion, which could be one of the most significant of such security incidents on record.
Nepal UN extends Nepal's LDC graduation deadline to 2029 Nepal has secured an extension of its Least Developed Country (LDC) graduation preparation period until November 24, 2029, after the United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved a proposal granting Nepal and Bangladesh additional time to prepare for the transition.