Argentines contemplate past policies and future in election BUENOS AIRES: From rising crime to soaring prices, Argentines will have a lot on their minds during Sunday's runoff election, which is seen as a referendum on the left-leaning policies of polarising President Cristina Fernandez and could have... Women 22 Nov, 2015
Argentines weigh continuity or overhaul in election BUENOS AIRES: Argentines will be weighing continuity versus a financial overhaul Sunday as they pick the successor to President Cristina Fernandez, a polarising leader who dominated national politics for 12 years. Inflation is around 30 percent,... Women 25 Oct, 2015
One tough bird: vulture's genes help it thrive on rotting flesh WASHINGTON: A diet of putrid rotting flesh may not be your cup of tea, but to the cinereous vulture, found across southern Europe and Asia, it is positively delightful. This tough bird, it turns out, is genetically wired to thrive on the... Art & Culture 21 Oct, 2015
Vultures of Terai spotted in Myagdi BENI: The vultures that generally dwell in the Terai belt are spotted in Beni district of hilly region in the recent days. Experts say that the vultures of the Terai region could have migrated to the hilly region by seeking moderate climate after... Travel 14 Oct, 2015
LETTERS: Permanent solution Better late than never is how we can respond to the news “Ktm Walks’ for sustainable mobility” (THT, Oct.6, Page 2). The goal should be to bring back the glorious days in this beautiful Valley. Such campaigns will not achieve much unless backed... 08 Oct, 2015
Argentine president dominates campaign ahead of primaries BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Cristina Fernandez isn't on Sunday's presidential primary ballots, yet the influence of Argentina's leader is all around it. The populist president known for fiery rhetoric and withering critiques of political... Women 08 Aug, 2015
Pollution, urbanisation threatening large birds in Valley KATHMANDU, August 5 The pollution and garbage in urban areas of Kathmandu Valley have been detrimental for large birds such as eagle, hawk, owls, cranes and vultures. The large birds in the Valley have to strive hard for survival due to lack of... Horoscopes 06 Aug, 2015
Five-year plan for vulture conservation released KATHMANDU, July 31 The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation on Friday released the Vulture Conservation Action Plan for Nepal 2015-19 at a press meet organised in the capital. Tikaram Adhikari, director general at DNPWC, said... Horoscopes 01 Aug, 2015
53 more bodies recovered in Langtang KATHMANDU: The joint search and rescue team of Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force today recovered the dismembered bodies of 53 more persons who had gone missing after the April 25 earthquake unleashed a massive landslide and avalanche in... Travel 07 Jun, 2015
Care-home for old animals DANG: Members of the consumers' committee of the Kalika community forest in Lalmatiya have built a care-home for old animals. The forest consumers executed the plan aiming to solve the problems created by old animals which are left uncared by the... Travel 02 Apr, 2010
Care-home for old animals DANG: Members of the consumers' committee of the Kalika community forest in Lalmatiya have built a care-home for old animals. The forest consumers executed the plan aiming to solve the problems created by old animals which are left uncared by the... Travel 02 Apr, 2010
Diclofenac, fatal drug for vultures burned KATHMANDU: A huge amount of a veterinary drug, Diclofenac, which is found to be fatal for vulture species, was burnt in Nawalparasi yesterday. "Over 52 litres and 13,064 tablets of the drug were burnt in Pithauli of Nawalparasi," said Dr Hum... Travel 02 Apr, 2010
