Botswana investigating mystery deaths of 275 elephants Botswana investigating mystery deaths of 275 elephants GABORONE: The number of elephants found dead in Botswana's Okavango Panhandle has risen to 275 from 154 reported two weeks ago, the government said on... GABORONE: The number of elephants found dead in Botswana's Okavango Panhandle has risen to 275 from... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2020
Court considers status of Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia Court considers status of Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia ANKARA: Turkey’s highest administrative court on Thursday began considering a request to turn Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia, which now serves as a museum, back into a... ANKARA: Turkey’s highest administrative court on Thursday began considering a request to turn... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2020
Huge acceleration of clean energy innovation needed to meet net zero target: IEA Huge acceleration of clean energy innovation needed to meet net zero target: IEA LONDON: A global goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will not be met without a huge acceleration in clean energy innovation, the International Energy Agency... LONDON: A global goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will not be met without a huge... Art & Culture 02 Jul, 2020
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia's status Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia's status ISTANBUL: In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served as the Byzantine Empire’s main cathedral, a mosque... ISTANBUL: In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul... Art & Culture 01 Jul, 2020
South Pole warmed three times the global rate in last 30 years: study South Pole warmed three times the global rate in last 30 years: study BUENOS AIRES: At the South Pole, considered the coldest point on Earth, temperatures are rising fast. So fast, in fact, that Kyle Clem and other climate researchers... BUENOS AIRES: At the South Pole, considered the coldest point on Earth, temperatures are rising... Art & Culture 01 Jul, 2020
Bhuwan Dhungana's book 'Parityekta' hits the stands amid lockdown Bhuwan Dhungana's book 'Parityekta' hits the stands amid lockdown KATHMANDU: With the market crawling towards normalcy with the easing of lockdown restrictions, Nepalaya Publications has decided to release the pending stock of books... KATHMANDU: With the market crawling towards normalcy with the easing of lockdown restrictions,... Art & Culture 28 Jun, 2020
Coronavirus opens Nepali publishing industry to immense possibilities of e-books Coronavirus opens Nepali publishing industry to immense possibilities of e-books KATHMANDU The three months of lockdown had given most Nepalis ample time to do things that they like, reading being one. However, the Nepali publishing industry that has... KATHMANDU The three months of lockdown had given most Nepalis ample time to do things that they like,... Art & Culture 26 Jun, 2020
Satellites reveal major new gas industry methane leaks Satellites reveal major new gas industry methane leaks LONDON: Last fall, European Space Agency satellites detected huge plumes of the invisible planet-warming gas methane leaking from the Yamal pipeline that carries natural... LONDON: Last fall, European Space Agency satellites detected huge plumes of the invisible planet-warming... Art & Culture 26 Jun, 2020
The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists MOSCOW: The Arctic is feverish and on fire — at least parts of it are. And that’s got scientists worried about what it means for the rest of the world. The... MOSCOW: The Arctic is feverish and on fire — at least parts of it are. And that’s got scientists... Art & Culture 24 Jun, 2020
In conflict-hit countries, coronavirus testing may not reach women In conflict-hit countries, coronavirus testing may not reach women WASHINGTON: Big gaps between the number of male and female coronavirus cases in parts of Africa and the Middle East suggest that women may be struggling to access testing... WASHINGTON: Big gaps between the number of male and female coronavirus cases in parts of Africa and the... Art & Culture 24 Jun, 2020
Only lockdown has eased, for many life’s looking more difficult now Only lockdown has eased, for many life’s looking more difficult now KATHMANDU On June 11, the government relaxed the ongoing lockdown despite Nepal continuing to register new coronavirus cases. The decision was made to alleviate... KATHMANDU On June 11, the government relaxed the ongoing lockdown despite Nepal continuing to register... Art & Culture 23 Jun, 2020
It’s okay to be worried, but don’t be too worried It’s okay to be worried, but don’t be too worried As life slowly grinds back to normal amidst still rising COVID-19 infections, experts stress the importance of balancing one’s mental state with one’s... As life slowly grinds back to normal amidst still rising COVID-19 infections, experts stress the... Art & Culture 22 Jun, 2020
Luxury fashion challenged to confront racist attitudes Luxury fashion challenged to confront racist attitudes MILAN: When luxury fashion lined up social media posts to show solidarity with Black Lives Matters protests, brands got a whole lot of blowback. Transgender model and... MILAN: When luxury fashion lined up social media posts to show solidarity with Black Lives Matters... Art & Culture 22 Jun, 2020
'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska trail for safety concerns 'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska trail for safety concerns ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: "Into the Wild" bus is no longer in the wild. Alaska officials on Thursday airlifted from a remote trail outside Denali National... ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: "Into the Wild" bus is no longer in the wild. Alaska officials on... Art & Culture 19 Jun, 2020
Sujeev Shakya’s Arthat Pariwartan released as Nepa-laya’s first primary eBook Sujeev Shakya’s Arthat Pariwartan released as Nepa-laya’s first primary eBook KATHMANDU: Keeping the safety protocol set against novel coronavirus in mind, Nepalaya has launched a chapter-wise release of 'Arthat Pariwartan' authored by Sujeev... KATHMANDU: Keeping the safety protocol set against novel coronavirus in mind, Nepalaya has launched a... Art & Culture 18 Jun, 2020
World War II British forces' sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies aged 103 World War II British forces' sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies aged 103 KATHMANDU: British singer, songwriter and entertainer Dame Vera Lynn, who became a voice of hope in Britain during World War II and was known as the Forces' Sweetheart, has... KATHMANDU: British singer, songwriter and entertainer Dame Vera Lynn, who became a voice of hope in... Art & Culture 18 Jun, 2020
New traffic rules make commuting to work a hurdle for office goers New traffic rules make commuting to work a hurdle for office goers KATHMANDU With the announcement of the new modality of lockdown, many industries and offices in the Valley have resumed work, paving a way for workers to go back to... KATHMANDU With the announcement of the new modality of lockdown, many industries and offices in the... Art & Culture 18 Jun, 2020
Ensuring safety and livelihood of waste workers Ensuring safety and livelihood of waste workers Kathmandu Waste management is important for a clean and healthy environment. Its importance has never been more than during the current coronavirus... Kathmandu Waste management is important for a clean and healthy environment. Its importance has... Art & Culture 17 Jun, 2020
NGO Forum calls on Asian Development Bank to end fossil fuel financing NGO Forum calls on Asian Development Bank to end fossil fuel financing KATHMANDU: NGO Forum on ADB, a network of over 250 civil society organisations across Asia, has called on the Asian Development Bank to end its green posturing and make... KATHMANDU: NGO Forum on ADB, a network of over 250 civil society organisations across Asia, has called on... Art & Culture 17 Jun, 2020
Wishes and duties as lockdown starts to ease after over 2 months Wishes and duties as lockdown starts to ease after over 2 months KATHMANDU After a nearly two-and-a-half months of complete lockdown, Nepal has started easing the strict measures in different phases. Now as people have started to come... KATHMANDU After a nearly two-and-a-half months of complete lockdown, Nepal has started easing the... Art & Culture 16 Jun, 2020
Business 80.70 billion cubic metres gas deposit confirmed in Jaljale, Dailekh Mineral gas deposit of 80.70 billion cubic metres has been confirmed at Bhairabi Rural Municipality-1 of Dailekh district.
Kathmandu India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.
Nepal Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night.
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
