China to curb farming near rivers in push to reverse water pollution: official China to curb farming near rivers in push to reverse water pollution: official More areas off limits to development in next 5-year plan Arrests for environment crimes on Yangtze in 2019 up 43% on year China's overall water quality improved... More areas off limits to development in next 5-year plan Arrests for environment crimes on... Art & Culture 17 Jan, 2020
Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Specialist firefighters have saved the world's last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from wildfires that razed forests west of Sydney,... CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Specialist firefighters have saved the world's last remaining wild stand of a... Art & Culture 16 Jan, 2020
Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s WASHINGTON: The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second-warmest year on record, two US agencies reported Wednesday.... WASHINGTON: The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the... Art & Culture 16 Jan, 2020
Australia's massive fires could become routine, climate scientists warn Australia's massive fires could become routine, climate scientists warn LONDON: Bushfires ravaging Australia have provided a foretaste of the kinds of conditions that could become normal unless the world moves rapidly to curb emissions of... LONDON: Bushfires ravaging Australia have provided a foretaste of the kinds of conditions that... Art & Culture 14 Jan, 2020
Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires "ecological disaster" Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires "ecological disaster" MELBOURNE: The Australian government committed A$50 million to an emergency wildlife recovery program on Monday, calling the bushfires crisis engulfing the country "an... MELBOURNE: The Australian government committed A$50 million to an emergency wildlife recovery program on... Art & Culture 13 Jan, 2020
Greta Thunberg calls on Siemens to halt planned Australia coal mine Greta Thunberg calls on Siemens to halt planned Australia coal mine Climate activist Greta Thunberg has called on German engineering group Siemens AG to stop, delay or interrupt the building of a coal mine in Australia. "On Monday they... Climate activist Greta Thunberg has called on German engineering group Siemens AG to stop, delay or... Art & Culture 11 Jan, 2020
Meghan returns to Canada as British royals seek to solve Harry rift Meghan returns to Canada as British royals seek to solve Harry rift Meghan returns to Canada to be with baby Archie Queen in crisis talks on plan for couple Harry and Meghan want to step back from royal roles LONDON:... Meghan returns to Canada to be with baby Archie Queen in crisis talks on plan for couple ... Art & Culture 10 Jan, 2020
One woman reports a rape every 15 minutes in India One woman reports a rape every 15 minutes in India NEW DELHI: One woman reported a rape every 15 minutes on average in India in 2018, according to government data released on Thursday, underlining its dismal reputation as... NEW DELHI: One woman reported a rape every 15 minutes on average in India in 2018, according to... Art & Culture 10 Jan, 2020
Australia's bushfires make massive clouds of pollution Australia's bushfires make massive clouds of pollution Smoke from Australia's bushfires has blanketed its major cities over the past month, turned the sky over New Zealand bright orange and left sooty deposits on its glaciers... Smoke from Australia's bushfires has blanketed its major cities over the past month, turned the sky over... Art & Culture 10 Jan, 2020
Australia's leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires Australia's leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires MELBOURNE: Australia's government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between climate change and the country's devastating bushfires, despite... MELBOURNE: Australia's government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between... Art & Culture 07 Jan, 2020
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires... SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires... SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
TS Eliot letters show love for muse but poet downplays it TS Eliot letters show love for muse but poet downplays it PHILADELPHIA: Recently unveiled letters from TS Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his longtime friend, but a statement from beyond the grave by the poet... PHILADELPHIA: Recently unveiled letters from TS Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
Bushfires rage out of control across southeast Australia Bushfires rage out of control across southeast Australia SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds that had firefighters... SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday,... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
After Indonesia's deadly floods, few hear climate 'wake up call' After Indonesia's deadly floods, few hear climate 'wake up call' JAKARTA: Floods that killed more than 50 people in Indonesia's capital after the biggest rainfall since records began should be a wake-up call to climate change in one... JAKARTA: Floods that killed more than 50 people in Indonesia's capital after the biggest rainfall... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
Golden Globes will serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony Golden Globes will serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,†is going with a meatless menu for its 77th annual awards show. Guests will be served a 100%... LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,†is going with a meatless menu for... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
T.S. Eliot letters to muse to be unveiled after 60 years T.S. Eliot letters to muse to be unveiled after 60 years After more than 60 years spent sealed up in a library storage facility, about 1,000 letters written by poet T.S. Eliot to confidante Emily Hale will be unveiled this... After more than 60 years spent sealed up in a library storage facility, about 1,000 letters written... Art & Culture 02 Jan, 2020
As lights dance Sensorio artist sees nature, people interact As lights dance Sensorio artist sees nature, people interact PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: It's an art installation, sure. But the internationally acclaimed artist who created the interactive work "Field of Light at Sensorio" in... PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: It's an art installation, sure. But the internationally acclaimed artist who... Art & Culture 01 Jan, 2020
In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers NEW YORK: On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are fine. With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long... NEW YORK: On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are... Art & Culture 01 Jan, 2020
With Uighur comic, Japanese manga artist aims to highlight everday 'suffering' With Uighur comic, Japanese manga artist aims to highlight everday 'suffering' Comic has gone viral, translated into 10 languages Artist says the issue needs to be better known China says no mistreatment of Uighurs TOKYO: A Japanese... Comic has gone viral, translated into 10 languages Artist says the issue needs to be better... Art & Culture 27 Dec, 2019
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.
