'Surprised', India PM's Office seeks report on size of Nepali protesters in London KATHMANDU: Reportedly 'surprised' by the presence of Nepali protesters in London, the Indian Prime Minister's Office has sought a report on the scale of the protests and influence in British society. Dozens of Nepalis living in the British... Travel 14 Nov, 2015
Chinese president to begin busy state visit to Britain LONDON: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin a four-day state visit to Britain on Monday as part of a push to increase trade ties between the two countries. Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan will be hosted at Buckingham Palace by Queen... Women 19 Oct, 2015
China seizes 804kg of ivory along with rhino horn, bear paws BEIJING: Authorities announced Monday the arrests of 16 suspected members of a smuggling ring and the seizure of hundreds of kilograms (pounds) of ivory along with rhino horns and bear paws. Police in Beijing said that as a result of a crackdown... Women 12 Oct, 2015
EDITORIAL: Flexibility required The agitating parties must give the major parties the benefit of doubt and call off their agitation till the Federal Commission on the boundaries of the Pradeshes does its work It has been more than two weeks since the new constitution came into force... 08 Oct, 2015
Over 200 new species found in eastern Himalayas: WWF report The findings show the region is one of the most biologically diverse Kathmandu, October 6 A biological treasure trove of over 200 new species was discovered in the eastern Himalayas between 2009 and 2014, according to WWF Living Himalayas... Horoscopes 07 Oct, 2015
Wild cat population up but threats persist KATHMANDU, July 29 The fifth World Tiger Day was observed in the capital on Wednesday by organising a special event to build greater awareness on tigers and their conservation. Government officials and representatives from WWF Nepal, partners and... Horoscopes 30 Jul, 2015
US crushes ton of ivory in New York's Times Square NEW YORK: A ton of illegal ivory carved into decorative objects was destroyed in New York's Times Square on Friday as US officials denounced poaching that kills thousands of elephants a year. Under the gaudy neon lights of the most famous square... Women 21 Jun, 2015
Meet to seek ways to curb wildlife trade KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation is all set to hold a South Asian level meeting of experts on wildlife crime in the first week of May in the capital. “Experts will discuss issues related to wildlife crime and seek regional... Horoscopes 11 Apr, 2010
Nepal, India forest secys to meet soon KATHMANDU: Forest secretaries of Nepal and India are due to meet in India this month to discuss trans-boundary conservation issues and formalise mechanism for the secretary level talks on yearly basis. The meeting will be first in eight years. The last... Travel 07 Apr, 2010
UN rejects Tanzania request for one-off ivory sale DOHA: A proposal by Tanzania to weaken the 21-year ban on ivory sales was rejected by a U.N. conservation meeting over fears the African country has been failing to crack down on rising incidents of poaching. A similar proposal from Zambia to sell off...
