Tens of thousands evacuated as India, Bangladesh brace for super cyclone Tens of thousands evacuated as India, Bangladesh brace for super cyclone KOLKATA/DHAKA: Authorities in eastern India and Bangladesh were relocating tens of thousands of villagers away from the coastline on Tuesday ahead of a super cyclone... KOLKATA/DHAKA: Authorities in eastern India and Bangladesh were relocating tens of thousands of... Art & Culture 19 May, 2020
Tropical Bali looking to reopen to tourists in October Tropical Bali looking to reopen to tourists in October JAKARTA: Indonesia's tropical holiday island of Bali could reopen to tourists in October, thanks to its success in controlling the coronavirus outbreak, the... JAKARTA: Indonesia's tropical holiday island of Bali could reopen to tourists in October, thanks to... Art & Culture 18 May, 2020
Life goes on, albeit a little differently Life goes on, albeit a little differently Kathmandu Furpi Tamang was born on March 19 at Prasuti Griha, Thapathali, Kathmandu. The COVID-19 lockdown came into effect four days after her birth. Her mother... Kathmandu Furpi Tamang was born on March 19 at Prasuti Griha, Thapathali, Kathmandu. The COVID-19... Art & Culture 18 May, 2020
COVID-19 and Women: Impacts and vulnerable points to focus on COVID-19 and Women: Impacts and vulnerable points to focus on Kathmandu Anita Maharjan practises extra caution for her family of six and a dog in the time of COVID-19. She is cleaning her home twice a day, soaking vegetables in... Kathmandu Anita Maharjan practises extra caution for her family of six and a dog in the time of... Art & Culture 17 May, 2020
Kick your craving for early morning smoke Kick your craving for early morning smoke NEW DELHI: ‘Smoking Is Injurious to Health’, but that warning hasn’t stopped millions of smokers across the world from lighting up. Cigarette smoking is the... NEW DELHI: ‘Smoking Is Injurious to Health’, but that warning hasn’t stopped millions of smokers... Art & Culture 16 May, 2020
Take time out for some physical exercise, urge health experts Take time out for some physical exercise, urge health experts KATHMANDU The COVID-19-enforced lockdown has significantly reduced physical activities and people must be feeling unhealthy and heavy. Since such an inactive lifestyle... KATHMANDU The COVID-19-enforced lockdown has significantly reduced physical activities and people must... Art & Culture 15 May, 2020
Docs on house calls see change in behaviour of patients’ family Docs on house calls see change in behaviour of patients’ family KATHMANDU Dr Mohan Bhandari, a medical officer at Doctor On Call, has seen a change in the way he is received when he makes house calls now in the time of COVID-19... KATHMANDU Dr Mohan Bhandari, a medical officer at Doctor On Call, has seen a change in the way he is... Art & Culture 14 May, 2020
Momo: That’s what we miss and crave Momo: That’s what we miss and crave Kathmandu His favourite restaurant was closed along with other restaurants due to lockdown. So were supermarkets. Siddhartha Ghimire had no way to get momo. And this... Kathmandu His favourite restaurant was closed along with other restaurants due to lockdown. So were... Art & Culture 13 May, 2020
Changing the ways of online learning Changing the ways of online learning Kathmandu The nationwide lockdown, in its second month now, has affected all sectors of the country including education. To stop a possible spread of COVID-19, Secondary... Kathmandu The nationwide lockdown, in its second month now, has affected all sectors of the country... Art & Culture 13 May, 2020
Make sure your clothes are COVID-19 clean Make sure your clothes are COVID-19 clean Kathmandu Hygiene is one of the most important precautionary measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. The majority of people have developed the habit of washing hands... Kathmandu Hygiene is one of the most important precautionary measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.... Art & Culture 12 May, 2020
Seinfeld star Jerry Stiller dies aged 92, son Ben pays tribute Seinfeld star Jerry Stiller dies aged 92, son Ben pays tribute Father of actor Ben Stiller, had comedy team with wife Stiller and Anne Meara made 36 appearances on 'Ed Sullivan' His character created Festivus on... Father of actor Ben Stiller, had comedy team with wife Stiller and Anne Meara made 36... Art & Culture 11 May, 2020
Staying safe from COVID-19: A guide to stroke survivors Staying safe from COVID-19: A guide to stroke survivors Kathmandu Oftentimes complex medical jargon can be overwhelming for a commoner trying to learn about symptoms and ramifications to various health complications. In order... Kathmandu Oftentimes complex medical jargon can be overwhelming for a commoner trying to learn about... Art & Culture 11 May, 2020
Virus delay, early ice melt challenge Arctic science mission Virus delay, early ice melt challenge Arctic science mission BERLIN: They prepared for icy cold and trained to be on the watch for polar bears, but a pandemic just wasn't part of the program. Now dozens of scientists are waiting... BERLIN: They prepared for icy cold and trained to be on the watch for polar bears, but a pandemic just... Art & Culture 11 May, 2020
Experts urge all to be digitally secure as phishing up 3 times Experts urge all to be digitally secure as phishing up 3 times Kathmandu The whole world’s prime focus now is on the pandemic coronavirus with news and posts about the virus being updated every minute across the world. With the... Kathmandu The whole world’s prime focus now is on the pandemic coronavirus with news and posts about... Art & Culture 09 May, 2020
European lawmakers to consider tougher climate law: draft European lawmakers to consider tougher climate law: draft Draft proposal would set tougher climate targets Earlier goals and individual targets for EU states Some lawmakers, governments likely to resist European Union... Draft proposal would set tougher climate targets Earlier goals and individual targets for EU... Art & Culture 08 May, 2020
Selfless efforts to safeguard one’s City Selfless efforts to safeguard one’s City KATHMANDU: At noon everyday Minhaz Khan from Bijay Chowk, Gaushala makes his way to his coffee shop in Thamel in his father’s old pickup filled with packed biryani (a... KATHMANDU: At noon everyday Minhaz Khan from Bijay Chowk, Gaushala makes his way to his coffee shop in... Art & Culture 08 May, 2020
Keep other health risks at bay Keep other health risks at bay KATHMANDU: It’s been over one-and-a half months that we’ve been staying indoors since the government imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 24 to curb the spread of... KATHMANDU: It’s been over one-and-a half months that we’ve been staying indoors since the government... Art & Culture 07 May, 2020
Waste not, start composting Waste not, start composting Kathmandu The signs of life sprouting out of the vegetable trays on Sanu Maiya Maharjan’s terrace can seem overwhelming for some. She has grown beans, brinjals, big... Kathmandu The signs of life sprouting out of the vegetable trays on Sanu Maiya Maharjan’s terrace... Art & Culture 06 May, 2020
How about growing your own veggies? How about growing your own veggies? Kathmandu If the lockdown has taught us anything, it is that the agriculture sector is very important. With the looming scarcity of vegetables among other basic... Kathmandu If the lockdown has taught us anything, it is that the agriculture sector is very... Art & Culture 06 May, 2020
Holding virtual classes: Not as easy as it looks Holding virtual classes: Not as easy as it looks Kathmandu One of the sectors that has been greatly impacted by COVID-19 lockdown is education. Online learning has been considered an alternative in this situation... Kathmandu One of the sectors that has been greatly impacted by COVID-19 lockdown is... Art & Culture 05 May, 2020
Business Remittance inflow surges 41.2pc to Rs 1.92 trillion in 10 months Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 41.2 percent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, reaching Rs 1.92 trillion, according to the latest data from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nepal Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.
Business Global IME Bank, Bhatbhateni launch zero-interest EMI facility Global IME Bank and Bhatbhateni Supermarket & Departmental Store have partnered to introduce a zero-interest equated monthly installment (EMI) facility for credit card holders.
Business Ncell customers to get up to 60% discount on Ultima gadgets Ncell customers will receive discounts of up to 60 percent on Ultima Lifestyle gadgets under a new partnership between the telecommunications company and the electronics brand.
Nepal Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.
Business Litmus Industries named largest exporter to India Litmus Industries Limited has received the “Largest Exporter in India Category†award at the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI).
Business Kajaria Ramesh Tiles opens new showroom in Chitwan Kajaria Ramesh Tiles Limited has expanded its presence in Bagmati Province with the opening of a new showroom in Ratnanagar, Chitwan.
Kathmandu WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security.
Opinion Commercialisation alone will not transform agriculture: The participation of smallholder families is important Having grown up in a smallholder farming family in rural Nepal and spent my career studying smallholder agriculture across Asia and Africa, I read this year’s agricultural budget with mixed feelings.
