Livability of Kathmandu Valley: From Heaven in the past to a virtual hell now The Kathmandu Valley was a heavenly abode in the past. Consequently, Bipaswi Buddha and Sikhi Buddha are said to have come to the valley for meditation in the ancient times. Opinion 20 Jun, 2023
At least 27 people feared dead in blaze at clinic in Japan At least 27 people were feared dead after a fire swept through a psychiatry clinic in the Japanese city of Osaka on Friday, and media said police were investigating suspected arson. World 17 Dec, 2021
Japan's PM thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic Japan's prime minister thanked people for helping the country safely hold the Olympics despite the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic. Sports 09 Aug, 2021
Over 1,500 human bones found at Osaka historical grave site TOKYO: An excavation in the western Japanese city of Osaka has unearthed more than 1,500 human bones at what is thought to be a burial site dating back some 160 years, city officials have said. The site, dubbed the “Umeda Tomb”, is believed to... Women 26 Aug, 2020
Nagasaki urges nuke ban on 75th anniversary of US A-bombing TOKYO: The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked its 75th anniversary of the US atomic bombing, with the mayor and dwindling survivors urging world leaders including their own to do more for a nuclear weapons ban. At 11:02 a.m., the moment the... Women 09 Aug, 2020
Japan battered by more heavy rain, floods, nearly 60 dead TOKYO: Pounding rain that already caused deadly floods in southern Japan was moving northeast Wednesday, battering large areas of Japan's main island, swelling more rivers, triggering mudslides and destroying houses and roads. At least 58 people have... Women 08 Jul, 2020
As Japan coronavirus concerns grow, hundreds to leave quarantined cruise ship More than 400 Japanese, foreign nationals clear to disembark No further quarantine for Japanese leaving Diamond Princess Growing complaints on social media about govt handling 80 people around Japan, 25 in Tokyo, have tested positive ... Women 21 Feb, 2020
Dispute between Japan and South Korea overshadows G20 meetings NAGOYA, JAPAN: Japan seized the last event of its G20 presidency on Friday to reject a South Korean warning about radiation from the ruined Fukushima nuclear plant as a dispute between the neighbours threatened to overshadow the... Women 22 Nov, 2019
Hong Kong activists crowdfund for anti-extradition bill voice at G20 HONG KONG: Hong Kong activists have raised more than HK$5 million ($640,500) in a crowdfunding campaign to take out newspaper ads in a bid to get a controversial extradition bill on the agenda at the G20 summit. Millions have taken to the... Women 25 Jun, 2019
Hong Kong activists renew protest against extradition bill HONG KONG: More than 100 people blocked a Hong Kong government building on Monday in protest against proposed legislation allowing extraditions to mainland China that they want to be scrapped. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, saying she had heard... Women 24 Jun, 2019
EDITORIAL: Unreliable service Postponing flights to Osaka might make business sense to the airline, but in doing so NAC’s credibility is at stake The decision by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) to postpone its scheduled flights to Japan only adds to its already poor image. The... 07 Jun, 2019
'Unprecedented' rain strands at least 1,000, kills at least 66 in�Japan About 1,000 people isolated in Kurashiki in western Japan At least 66 killed, dozens missing after torrential rain 'A situation of extreme danger': meteorological agency Rain to continue in some areas until Monday Some 54,000... Women 08 Jul, 2018
