Condition of stray dogs ‘critical’ Condition of stray dogs ‘critical’ Locals as well as vets making efforts to make sure they are fed Kathmandu On April 11, a white dog around Sukukulan in Bhaktapur was attacked by a pack of dogs.... Locals as well as vets making efforts to make sure they are fed Kathmandu On April 11, a white... Art & Culture 25 Apr, 2020
Therapeutic goodness of music Therapeutic goodness of music Kathmandu Music is definitely for entertainment. But times have showed time and again that it has a purpose beyond that. Take the present time for instance. In such... Kathmandu Music is definitely for entertainment. But times have showed time and again that it has a... Art & Culture 24 Apr, 2020
British PM was like 'any other patient', say nurses who treated him for coronavirus British PM was like 'any other patient', say nurses who treated him for coronavirus SYDNEY/LONDON: Two nurses who were singled out for praise by Boris Johnson for their care while he was in hospital with the coronavirus said the British prime minister... SYDNEY/LONDON: Two nurses who were singled out for praise by Boris Johnson for their care while he... Art & Culture 23 Apr, 2020
Nepalaya releases another edition to Nepali Children Rhyme Nepalaya releases another edition to Nepali Children Rhyme KATHMANDU: Nepalaya, in an attempt to help children learn Nepali language in an entertaining way, has introduced yet another edition of Nepali Children Rhyme. Through... KATHMANDU: Nepalaya, in an attempt to help children learn Nepali language in an entertaining way, has... Art & Culture 22 Apr, 2020
Ghale Gaun: An adventure to travel Ghale Gaun: An adventure to travel Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many countries around the world have announced lockdown. In our country Nepal, there is also lockdown and we have to stay home. Since we cannot... Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many countries around the world have announced lockdown. In our country... Art & Culture 22 Apr, 2020
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner An unplanned grand experiment is changing Earth. As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit... An unplanned grand experiment is changing Earth. As people across the globe stay home to stop the... Art & Culture 22 Apr, 2020
Harry and Meghan say they won’t cooperate with UK tabloids Harry and Meghan say they won’t cooperate with UK tabloids LONDON: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will no longer cooperate with several British tabloid newspapers because of what they call “distorted,... LONDON: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will no longer cooperate with several... Art & Culture 20 Apr, 2020
Book releases delayed amidst lockdown Book releases delayed amidst lockdown KATHMANDU: The nationwide lockdown imposed by government to curb the spread of coronavirus infection has also had its effects in the launch of books in Nepali... KATHMANDU: The nationwide lockdown imposed by government to curb the spread of coronavirus infection has... Art & Culture 11 Apr, 2020
Lockdowns mean millions of women can't reach birth control Lockdowns mean millions of women can't reach birth control JOHANNESBURG: The callers were in tears. One by one, women in homes across rural Zimbabwe had a pleading question: When would family planning services return? Lockdowns... JOHANNESBURG: The callers were in tears. One by one, women in homes across rural Zimbabwe had a pleading... Art & Culture 09 Apr, 2020
Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction PORTLAND, OREGON: Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the US were busy banning straws, limiting takeout containers and mandating that shoppers bring reusable bags... PORTLAND, OREGON: Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the US were busy banning straws, limiting... Art & Culture 08 Apr, 2020
Health experts call virus pandemic a window into future climate threats Health experts call virus pandemic a window into future climate threats LONDON: The coronavirus pandemic is a preview of the types of global health threats that will emerge as the planet becomes hotter, and how it is tackled has implications... LONDON: The coronavirus pandemic is a preview of the types of global health threats that will emerge as... Art & Culture 01 Apr, 2020
Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid LONDON: From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting... LONDON: From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s... Art & Culture 31 Mar, 2020
Tendulkar digs deep for India's coronavirus fight Tendulkar digs deep for India's coronavirus fight MUMBAI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has contributed 5 million rupees ($67,000) to India's fight against the coronavirus outbreak, a source close to the former cricketer... MUMBAI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has contributed 5 million rupees ($67,000) to India's fight... Art & Culture 27 Mar, 2020
Climate change set to make extreme heat more common and costly Climate change set to make extreme heat more common and costly LONDON: The number of people worldwide struggling with extreme heat and humidity by the end of the century could be more than four times as many as today if planet-warming... LONDON: The number of people worldwide struggling with extreme heat and humidity by the end of the... Art & Culture 26 Mar, 2020
Filipino shares his experiences as coronavirus survivor Filipino shares his experiences as coronavirus survivor BANGKOK: When Carlo Navarro, his wife and 15-year-old daughter visited Japan from the Philippines in February, they knew they were taking a chance with the coronavirus,... BANGKOK: When Carlo Navarro, his wife and 15-year-old daughter visited Japan from the Philippines in... Art & Culture 25 Mar, 2020
Love in the time of coronavirus? Around the world, dating finds a way Love in the time of coronavirus? Around the world, dating finds a way SAN FRANCISCO/MADRID/BEIRUT: The night after Spain's government ordered a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus, 30-year-old Marcos got up the nerve to ask... SAN FRANCISCO/MADRID/BEIRUT: The night after Spain's government ordered a nationwide lockdown to stem the... Art & Culture 19 Mar, 2020
Pakistan PM warns new virus may devastate developing nations Pakistan PM warns new virus may devastate developing nations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prime minister said Monday he fears the new coronavirus will devastate the economies of developing nations, and warned richer economies to prepare... ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prime minister said Monday he fears the new coronavirus will devastate the... Art & Culture 17 Mar, 2020
Islamists hurl stones and shoes at Women's Day marchers in Pakistan Islamists hurl stones and shoes at Women's Day marchers in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Islamists pelted campaigners with stones, shoes and sticks as they marched through Pakistan's capital on Sunday to mark International Women's Day. Women... ISLAMABAD: Islamists pelted campaigners with stones, shoes and sticks as they marched through... Art & Culture 09 Mar, 2020
Virus kills member of council advising Iran’s supreme leader Virus kills member of council advising Iran’s supreme leader TEHRAN: A member of a council that advises Iran’s supreme leader died Monday after falling sick from the new coronavirus, state radio reported, becoming the first top... TEHRAN: A member of a council that advises Iran’s supreme leader died Monday after falling sick from... Art & Culture 02 Mar, 2020
New Delhi is world's most polluted capital for second straight year-study New Delhi is world's most polluted capital for second straight year-study NEW DELHI: New Delhi was the world's most polluted capital city for the second straight year in 2019, according to a Swiss-based group that gathers air-quality data... NEW DELHI: New Delhi was the world's most polluted capital city for the second straight year in 2019,... Art & Culture 26 Feb, 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.
