India's Yamuna river regains sparkle as virus lockdown banishes waste India's Yamuna river regains sparkle as virus lockdown banishes waste NEW DELHI: The sparkle has returned to the Yamuna river flowing through India's capital of New Delhi, residents say, after decades of filthy and stinking waters, matted... NEW DELHI: The sparkle has returned to the Yamuna river flowing through India's capital of New Delhi,... Art & Culture 05 Jun, 2020
Alternative approaches to dealing with coronavirus Alternative approaches to dealing with coronavirus Kathmandu Two weeks ago Sobha Rai’s husband bought a few packets of medicine as “medicine for COVID-19â€. It turned out to be the homeopathic medicine Arsenicum... Kathmandu Two weeks ago Sobha Rai’s husband bought a few packets of medicine as “medicine for... Art & Culture 04 Jun, 2020
Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coast Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coast MEXICO CITY: Tropical Storm Cristobal is creeping along just inland over Mexico's Gulf coast state of Campeche, threatening to cause flooding the next few days before a... MEXICO CITY: Tropical Storm Cristobal is creeping along just inland over Mexico's Gulf coast state of... Art & Culture 04 Jun, 2020
2021 UN climate change conference (COP26) rescheduled for Nov 2021 2021 UN climate change conference (COP26) rescheduled for Nov 2021 KATHMANDU: The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), on 28 May 2020, decided that the The 26th... KATHMANDU: The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention... Art & Culture 03 Jun, 2020
Cyclone lashes India's business capital, 100,000 evacuated Cyclone lashes India's business capital, 100,000 evacuated MUMBAI: A cyclone made landfall Wednesday south of India's financial capital of Mumbai, with storm surge threatening to flood beaches and low-lying slums as city... MUMBAI: A cyclone made landfall Wednesday south of India's financial capital of Mumbai, with storm surge... Art & Culture 03 Jun, 2020
Is pedestrian and cycle-friendly mobility possible post-lockdown? Is pedestrian and cycle-friendly mobility possible post-lockdown? Kathmandu  Cycling to his place of work, Dr Paban Sharma, Professor at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, has had to face the brunt of the police officials on more... Kathmandu  Cycling to his place of work, Dr Paban Sharma, Professor at Patan Academy of Health... Art & Culture 02 Jun, 2020
Tropical storm kills 17 in El Salvador and Guatemala Tropical storm kills 17 in El Salvador and Guatemala SAN SALVADOR: Rains from Tropical Storm Amanda left at least 17 dead and seven missing while causing extensive damage across El Salvador and Guatemala that pushed thousands... SAN SALVADOR: Rains from Tropical Storm Amanda left at least 17 dead and seven missing while causing... Art & Culture 02 Jun, 2020
People opting to sanitise homes, office spaces as COVID-19 infections keep rising everyday People opting to sanitise homes, office spaces as COVID-19 infections keep rising... Kathmandu Handsanitisers, gloves and masks were our first shield of protection against the spread of coronavirus. And now people have started sanitising their homes... Kathmandu Handsanitisers, gloves and masks were our first shield of protection against the spread of... Art & Culture 01 Jun, 2020
Artist Christo, known for wrapping exteriors of landmarks, dies at 84 Artist Christo, known for wrapping exteriors of landmarks, dies at 84 Christo, the Bulgarian-born artist best known for his temporary installations based on wrapping the exteriors of landmark buildings, bridges and outdoor spaces, died on... Christo, the Bulgarian-born artist best known for his temporary installations based on wrapping the... Art & Culture 01 Jun, 2020
Hobbies relieve depression, frustration as COVID-19 lockdown continues Hobbies relieve depression, frustration as COVID-19 lockdown continues Kathmandu Being safe was the first concern of people in Nepal when the COVID-19 pandemic hit us. Many also applauded government decision to impose a nationwide... Kathmandu Being safe was the first concern of people in Nepal when the COVID-19 pandemic hit us. Many... Art & Culture 31 May, 2020
Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84 Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84 NEW YORK: Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early... NEW YORK: Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness... Art & Culture 28 May, 2020
NY-based jewellery designer Arpana steps up to help migrant workers NY-based jewellery designer Arpana steps up to help migrant workers KATHMANDU: Nepali jewellery designer Arpana Rayamajhi has stepped up to help stranded Nepali migrant workers. The New York-based artist and model has shared on her... KATHMANDU: Nepali jewellery designer Arpana Rayamajhi has stepped up to help stranded Nepali migrant... Art & Culture 28 May, 2020
Lockdown silences traditional music of Gandharbas Lockdown silences traditional music of Gandharbas Kathmandu Sanu Kanchha Gandharba has been playing sarangi since he was 12 years old. He followed his traditional profession, playing sarangi from village to village in... Kathmandu Sanu Kanchha Gandharba has been playing sarangi since he was 12 years old. He followed his... Art & Culture 28 May, 2020
Tackling obesity as we are house-bound Tackling obesity as we are house-bound NEW DELHI: The pandemic has contributed to an increase in obesity rates as weight loss programmes (which are often delivered in groups) and referred interventions such as... NEW DELHI: The pandemic has contributed to an increase in obesity rates as weight loss programmes (which... Art & Culture 26 May, 2020
Being able to get rides repaired on familiarity basis Being able to get rides repaired on familiarity basis Kathmandu The Cabinet’s meeting of May 6 has allowed for motor garages to open from May 8, not all workshops and garages are open completely because of the COVID 19... Kathmandu The Cabinet’s meeting of May 6 has allowed for motor garages to open from May 8, not all... Art & Culture 26 May, 2020
The black hatter: SATAN The black hatter: SATAN KATHMANDU: Cyber extortionist the anonymous SATAN has over time garnered polarising responses from IT professionals and commoners alike. At times he has been seen as a hero... KATHMANDU: Cyber extortionist the anonymous SATAN has over time garnered polarising responses from IT... Art & Culture 25 May, 2020
Western Australia braces for worst storm in a decade Western Australia braces for worst storm in a decade MELBOURNE: Western Australia battened down for its worst storm in 10 years on Sunday as the remnants of a tropical cyclone met a cold front with heavy rains and storm... MELBOURNE: Western Australia battened down for its worst storm in 10 years on Sunday as the remnants of a... Art & Culture 24 May, 2020
Personal grooming made easy Personal grooming made easy KATHMANDU: With the lockdown on, we perhaps may not be paying much attention to personal grooming. However, Binita Tamrakar, Owner of Panache Beauty Salon, Krishna Galli,... KATHMANDU: With the lockdown on, we perhaps may not be paying much attention to personal grooming.... Art & Culture 23 May, 2020
Fed up with quarantine hair: Waiting for lockdown to end Fed up with quarantine hair: Waiting for lockdown to end Kathmandu More than a month into the lockdown, his hair was getting long. Basanta Budhathoki was bothered how his long hair touched his ears. As all barber shops were... Kathmandu More than a month into the lockdown, his hair was getting long. Basanta Budhathoki was... Art & Culture 22 May, 2020
Keep your health goals spot on Keep your health goals spot on Work from Home’ during quarantine has changed our lifestyles; keeping a check on nutrition can be tough when our home is our office. Unlike at the office, here we have... Work from Home’ during quarantine has changed our lifestyles; keeping a check on nutrition can be tough... Art & Culture 22 May, 2020
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
