Students stage global strikes to pressure UN climate summit Students stage global strikes to pressure UN climate summit LISBON: Thousands of people in Asia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change on Friday, aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent... LISBON: Thousands of people in Asia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change on... Art & Culture 29 Nov, 2019
Indonesian gymnast dropped after told 'she's no longer a virgin' Indonesian gymnast dropped after told 'she's no longer a virgin' KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian female gymnast training for a major sport event has been sent home on grounds she was no longer a virgin, her family said on Friday, a claim... KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian female gymnast training for a major sport event has been sent home on grounds... Art & Culture 29 Nov, 2019
Going green? Does offsetting carbon emissions count? Going green? Does offsetting carbon emissions count? LONDON: Among the most hotly contested topics at international climate change talks in Madrid on December 2-13 will be the role of market-based mechanisms for reducing... LONDON: Among the most hotly contested topics at international climate change talks in Madrid on... Art & Culture 27 Nov, 2019
Greenhouse gases surge to record in 2018, exceeding 10-yr average rate: UN Greenhouse gases surge to record in 2018, exceeding 10-yr average rate: UN GENEVA: Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2018, rising faster than the average rise of the last decade and cementing increasingly damaging weather... GENEVA: Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2018, rising faster than the average... Art & Culture 25 Nov, 2019
Sydney gasps for air as Australia bushfire smoke reaches record levels Sydney gasps for air as Australia bushfire smoke reaches record levels MELBOURNE: The Australian state of New South Wales is gasping under the worst levels of air pollution recorded as smoke from widespread bushfires causes a spike in hospital... MELBOURNE: The Australian state of New South Wales is gasping under the worst levels of air pollution... Art & Culture 22 Nov, 2019
Greener, longer life: More trees reduce premature deaths in cities Greener, longer life: More trees reduce premature deaths in cities TBILISI: City dwellers tend to live longer if they are in leafy neighbourhoods, according to a study published on Wednesday that linked green areas to lower rates of... TBILISI: City dwellers tend to live longer if they are in leafy neighbourhoods, according to a study... Art & Culture 21 Nov, 2019
Five global deforestation hotspots as Brazil reveals Amazon spike Five global deforestation hotspots as Brazil reveals Amazon spike LONDON: A sharp rise in deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest drew global concern this week, spotlighting the environmental impact of the loss of huge swathes of... LONDON: A sharp rise in deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest drew global concern this week,... Art & Culture 20 Nov, 2019
Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby SYDNEY: Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas with health experts warning residents with medical conditions to remain... SYDNEY: Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas with health... Art & Culture 19 Nov, 2019
Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks wins prestigious 'Int'l Hospitality and Travel Awards 2019' Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks wins prestigious 'Int'l Hospitality and Travel Awards... KATHMANDU: Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks has bagged the prestigious '15th Annual International Hospitality and Travel Awards 2019' held at Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi,... KATHMANDU: Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks has bagged the prestigious '15th Annual International... Art & Culture 18 Nov, 2019
Prince Andrew sex claim scandal overshadows UK election campaign Prince Andrew sex claim scandal overshadows UK election campaign LONDON: A sex claim scandal involving Prince Andrew overshadowed Britain's election campaign on Monday when Queen Elizabeth's second son faced a backlash after a... LONDON: A sex claim scandal involving Prince Andrew overshadowed Britain's election campaign on... Art & Culture 18 Nov, 2019
Nabin Kalashree award to Manandhar Nabin Kalashree award to Manandhar KATHMANDU: The first-ever Nabin Kalashree prize is to be presented to artist Kiran Manandhar by Artist Chettra Lal Kayastha Academy, Pokhara. Manandhar is receiving the... KATHMANDU: The first-ever Nabin Kalashree prize is to be presented to artist Kiran Manandhar by Artist... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
Baking cities advance 'slowly' in race against rising heat threat Baking cities advance 'slowly' in race against rising heat threat LONDON: With urban populations surging around the world, cities will struggle to keep residents safe from fast-growing heat risks turbo-charged by climate change,... LONDON: With urban populations surging around the world, cities will struggle to keep residents safe... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
Bushfires rage across Australia's east and west as danger rises Bushfires rage across Australia's east and west as danger rises MELBOURNE: Dozens of wild fires burned across broad swaths of Australia's east and west on Saturday and firefighters scrambled to shore up defences ahead of hotter weather... MELBOURNE: Dozens of wild fires burned across broad swaths of Australia's east and west on Saturday and... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
We are human and want to have sex too, disabled women say We are human and want to have sex too, disabled women say NAIROBI: Disabled women around the world are being denied basic health services from family planning advice to pap smears because they are seen as asexual, disability... NAIROBI: Disabled women around the world are being denied basic health services from family planning... Art & Culture 14 Nov, 2019
Warmer world is unhealthier place for children: Doctors Warmer world is unhealthier place for children: Doctors WASHINGTON: Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health problems than their parents experienced, an international report by... WASHINGTON: Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health... Art & Culture 14 Nov, 2019
"Women key to revolutionise Nepali politics" "Women key to revolutionise Nepali politics" "If a woman is a non-conformist and speaks about issues that are uncomfortable, she will surely be targeted," says Manushi Yami Bhattarai, who is a central committee member... "If a woman is a non-conformist and speaks about issues that are uncomfortable, she will surely be... Art & Culture 13 Nov, 2019
World leaders vow to advance ICPD agenda as historic Nairobi Summit opens World leaders vow to advance ICPD agenda as historic Nairobi Summit opens NAIROBI, KENYA: World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organisations, young people, business leaders and community groups have unveiled their commitments to end... NAIROBI, KENYA: World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organisations, young people, business... Art & Culture 13 Nov, 2019
Afghan capital's air pollution may be even deadlier than war Afghan capital's air pollution may be even deadlier than war KABUL: Yousuf fled with his family from his home in eastern Afghanistan eight years ago to escape the war, but he couldn't escape tragedy. In the capital, Kabul, five of... KABUL: Yousuf fled with his family from his home in eastern Afghanistan eight years ago to escape the... Art & Culture 13 Nov, 2019
Air quality sinks to 'severe' in haze-shrouded New Delhi Air quality sinks to 'severe' in haze-shrouded New Delhi NEW DELHI: A thick haze of polluted air hung over India's capital Tuesday, with authorities trying to tackle the problem by sprinkling water to settle dust and banning... NEW DELHI: A thick haze of polluted air hung over India's capital Tuesday, with authorities trying to... Art & Culture 12 Nov, 2019
New bushfires break out in Australia as millions brace for the worst New bushfires break out in Australia as millions brace for the worst 70 bushfires burning across NSW state; 3 at emergency level "Catastrophic" heat and wind conditions to peak later in day Hundreds of schools and colleges... 70 bushfires burning across NSW state; 3 at emergency level "Catastrophic" heat and wind... Art & Culture 12 Nov, 2019
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.
