As glaciers melt, a new study seeks protection of ecosystems that emerge in their place The analysis from Swiss and French scientists adds to worries about glacier melt and a growing call to step up efforts to protect the planet from climate change. Environment 18 Aug, 2023
Bridge failures in Nepal: What causes them? Building a bridge in modern times symbolises the struggle mankind has been waging in its war against Nature. And here in Nepal, it is an investment made thousands of times in the course of the century to win that war in order to connect towns, villages and communities, given the cruel terrain and uncongenial topography of our land. Opinion 07 Jul, 2022
Papua New Guinea assesses extent of damage from strong quake WELLINGTON: Papua New Guinea authorities were assessing the extent of damage Wednesday from a powerful earthquake that rattled coastal towns the previous evening. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck around 11 pm Tuesday at a relatively shallow depth of... Women 15 May, 2019
Major quake cuts communications, halts oil and gas operations in Papua New Guinea Powerful 7.5 quake hits PNG's rugged, mountainous interior Govt sends defence force to assess damage; landslides reported Fears of casualties but communications cut ExxonMobil evacuates non-essential staff Oil and gas operations... Women 26 Feb, 2018
Gorkha quake caused 4,312 landslides in Nepal: Report NEW DELHI: Almost a year after the devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, a new international report says a staggering 4,312 landslides were triggered by the temblor and aftershocks. It says the major destruction by the landslides was of... Art & Culture 20 May, 2016
�30,000 plus tremors in 365 days� KESHAV P. KOIRALA KATHMANDU: Nepal’s National Seismological Centre recorded more than 30,000 aftershocks of the April 25 earthquake in one year. The NSC had recorded 60,000 tremors in 20 years till April 25 last year. “With their epicentres... Horoscopes 24 Apr, 2016
Quake-induced geohazards KESHAV P. KOIRALA KATHMANDU: The April 25 earthquake and its powerful May 12 aftershock not only damaged the man-made structures and buildings but also induced geohazards including landslides and avalanches in the affected region. The Gorkha... Travel 24 Apr, 2016
Nepal earthquake anniversary: What's cooking up underground? Gorkha-Dolakha fault segment first slipped then got locked after April 25 earthquake, residual energy yet to be released KESHAV P. KOIRALA Kathmandu, April 23 There were no foreshocks or any other significant seismic activities to set off... Mobile & Apps 24 Apr, 2016
Nepal earthquake led to fewer landslides NEW YORK: The deadly Nepal earthquake of April this year which killed thousands led to fewer than expected landslides, says a team of international scientists. The 4,312 landslides that happened within six weeks after the quake were far fewer than... Travel 17 Dec, 2015
Focus on environmental impacts during recovery: REA KATHMANDU: A 13-member Rapid Environmental Assessment team, headed by former vice chairman of the National Planning Commission Shankar Sharma, has recommended that the government act in a manner to mitigate the environmental impacts and hazards during... Horoscopes 22 Jun, 2015
Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't PORT-AU-PRINCE: The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month — yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher. The reasons are simple. Chile is wealthier and infinitely better prepared,... Women 28 Feb, 2010
EDITORIAL Build from fear The mere thought of an earthquake can lead to a disheveled mental frame. This is all the more so when the information communication technology has gained the upper hand in disseminating news and information at a second’s split... 12 Feb, 2010
