Climate change: Now a course to engage young peers in action After more than six months of preparation, a tiny group of young professionals have accomplished the design and delivery of a capacity building course for younger peers interested in the field of climate action. Opinion 23 Jul, 2024
As Pakistan drowns, better climate planning urged to cut risks A third of Pakistan is underwater, with at least 1,100 people dead - including 380 children - but monsoon rains "on steroids", likely fuelled by climate change, are not the only cause of the nation's misery. World 01 Sep, 2022
Impact of war The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered significant disruptions to the supply of commodities such as energy and food, which Russia and Ukraine are key exporters. Blogs 14 Jul, 2022
Russia tightens grip on Ukrainian factory city, decries US rocket supplies Ukraine's General Oleksiy Gromov told a briefing that Russian troops were trying to assault a village on a main road that links Lysychansk with the rest of the country. World 02 Jun, 2022
Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 — and that's likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping from animals to humans, according to a new study. Health 28 Apr, 2022
EDITORIAL - Unrealistic again With the local level polls just six weeks away, the Election Commission (EC) has issued new directives that require candidates vying for civic posts to submit affidavits that state they are not involved in any commercial activity. Opinion 01 Apr, 2022
Activists concerned about schools being used as quarantine facilities KATHMANDU, JUNE 28 Child rights activists have shown concern about the establishment of quarantine facilities in schools for long. During a virtual programme organised by the Community School Management Committee Federation here today, they... Travel 29 Jun, 2020
Wonder Woman lassoes you in Wonder Woman Genre: Action and Adventure Director: Patty Jenkins Cast: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Danny Huston, David Thewlis and Robin Wright Being screened at QFX Cinemas KATHMANDU: Princess Diana of Themyscira (Gal Gadot) in this... Travel Abroad 04 Jun, 2017
US among nations set to unveil sanctuaries to protect oceans WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday will join more than 20 countries to announce the creation of 40 new marine sanctuaries around the world to protect the world's oceans from the threat of climate change and pollution. The sanctuaries, set to... Art & Culture 15 Sep, 2016
Climate change Three lakes, Imja, Thulagi and Tsho Rolpa, have been studied and investigated and more detailed investigations of potentially dangerous glacial lakes are called for. Ultimately, climate warming will continue inevitably, and so also the accelerated... 05 Oct, 2015
Kerry says Hiroshima anniversary shows importance of Iran deal KUALA LUMPUR: US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday the 70th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima underscored the importance of a deal reached on Iran's nuclear programme last month. Ceremonies were... Women 06 Aug, 2015
Ministers savour photo-op at meet SYANGBOCHE: Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, with his 23 Cabinet colleagues in tow, strapped on oxygen tanks on Friday, and held a Cabinet meeting amid the frigid, thin air of Mount Everest to highlight the danger global warming poses to glaciers,...
