Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it NOVO PROGRESSO, BRAZIL: A year ago this month, the forest around the town of Novo Progresso erupted into flames — the first major blazes in the Brazilian Amazon's dry... NOVO PROGRESSO, BRAZIL: A year ago this month, the forest around the town of Novo Progresso erupted into... Art & Culture 19 Aug, 2020
Harris' Indian heritage could boost Biden with Asian-American voters Harris' Indian heritage could boost Biden with Asian-American voters WASHINGTON: Joe Biden's presidential campaign plans to step up engagement with Asian-American voters this fall and is betting running mate Kamala Harris' experience as the... WASHINGTON: Joe Biden's presidential campaign plans to step up engagement with Asian-American voters this... Art & Culture 14 Aug, 2020
China air pollution falls 10.8% because of coronavirus slowdown China air pollution falls 10.8% because of coronavirus slowdown SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China saw average concentrations of lung-damaging airborne particles known as PM2.5 fall by 10.8% from January to July as industry slowed because of the... SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China saw average concentrations of lung-damaging airborne particles known as PM2.5... Art & Culture 14 Aug, 2020
Ola rolls out Infinix Note 7 in Nepal Ola rolls out Infinix Note 7 in Nepal KATHMANDU: Infinix, a premium online-driven smartphone brand designed for the young generation has launched the much-anticipated Note 7 series. The Infinix Note 7 comes... KATHMANDU: Infinix, a premium online-driven smartphone brand designed for the young generation has... Art & Culture 13 Aug, 2020
South Asian Gastronomy Association launches 'Savestreetfood' campaign across SAARC countries amid COVID-19 crisis South Asian Gastronomy Association launches 'Savestreetfood' campaign across SAARC... KATHMANDU: The South Asian Association for Gastronomy (SAAG) has launched a campaign to 'Savestreetfood' across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, among others, in a bid... KATHMANDU: The South Asian Association for Gastronomy (SAAG) has launched a campaign to 'Savestreetfood'... Art & Culture 10 Aug, 2020
Canada's last fully intact Arctic ice shelf collapses Canada's last fully intact Arctic ice shelf collapses The last fully intact ice shelf in the Canadian Arctic has collapsed, losing more than 40% of its area in just two days at the end of July, researchers said on... The last fully intact ice shelf in the Canadian Arctic has collapsed, losing more than 40% of its area in... Art & Culture 08 Aug, 2020
World's three hottest Julys happened in the last five years World's three hottest Julys happened in the last five years BRUSSELS: Last month was the world's third-hottest July on record, new data show -- the latest milestone in a global warming trend that has seen the three hottest Julys... BRUSSELS: Last month was the world's third-hottest July on record, new data show -- the latest milestone... Art & Culture 07 Aug, 2020
Pollution turns one side of divided Paraguayan lagoon purple Pollution turns one side of divided Paraguayan lagoon purple LIMPIO, PARAGUAY: The Cerro Lagoon in the Paraguayan city of Limpio is sharply divided into two parts: one purple, one blue. One part emits a foul odour, the other... LIMPIO, PARAGUAY: The Cerro Lagoon in the Paraguayan city of Limpio is sharply divided into two parts:... Art & Culture 06 Aug, 2020
Heavy rains in South Korea displace more than 1,000 people, 13 dead Heavy rains in South Korea displace more than 1,000 people, 13 dead SEOUL: Days of heavy rain caused floods in South Korea that have forced more than 1,000 people from their homes, killing at least 13 with another 13 missing, authorities... SEOUL: Days of heavy rain caused floods in South Korea that have forced more than 1,000 people from their... Art & Culture 04 Aug, 2020
'Into the Wild' bus likely lands a home at Fairbanks museum 'Into the Wild' bus likely lands a home at Fairbanks museum ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: An infamous bus appears headed to a new home at a museum in Fairbanks after being removed from Alaska's backcountry to deter people from making... ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: An infamous bus appears headed to a new home at a museum in Fairbanks after being... Art & Culture 31 Jul, 2020
Nepalaya launches Sarala Gautam's debut novel 'Dumero' Nepalaya launches Sarala Gautam's debut novel 'Dumero' KATHMANDU: Nepalaya, the book publication house, launched Sarala Gautam's deubt novel 'Dumero' amid COVID-19 crisis, in Kathmandu, on Thursday. In a statement today,... KATHMANDU: Nepalaya, the book publication house, launched Sarala Gautam's deubt novel 'Dumero' amid... Art & Culture 30 Jul, 2020
Ecuadorian hummingbirds chirp ultrasonic songs of seduction Ecuadorian hummingbirds chirp ultrasonic songs of seduction WASHINGTON: Perched on a flowering shrub on a windy Andean mountainside, the tiny Ecuadorian Hillstar hummingbird chirps songs of seduction that only another bird of its... WASHINGTON: Perched on a flowering shrub on a windy Andean mountainside, the tiny Ecuadorian Hillstar... Art & Culture 18 Jul, 2020
Diversity of LGBTQ characters in film declines, study finds Diversity of LGBTQ characters in film declines, study finds NEW YORK: Last year saw record representation of LGBTQ characters in the 118 films released by major studios, according to a new study by GLAAD. But for the third straight... NEW YORK: Last year saw record representation of LGBTQ characters in the 118 films released by major... Art & Culture 17 Jul, 2020
Italy returns stolen Banksy to France on Bastille Day Italy returns stolen Banksy to France on Bastille Day ROME: Italy on Tuesday returned to France a stolen artwork by British artist Banksy that was painted as a tribute to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks at the Bataclan... ROME: Italy on Tuesday returned to France a stolen artwork by British artist Banksy that was painted as a... Art & Culture 15 Jul, 2020
Illegal ivory trade shrinks while pangolin trafficking booms, UN says Illegal ivory trade shrinks while pangolin trafficking booms, UN says VIENNA:Â The illegal global trade in ivory has shrunk while the trafficking of pangolins has soared, a UN report on wildlife crime based on four years' data said on... VIENNA:Â The illegal global trade in ivory has shrunk while the trafficking of pangolins has soared,... Art & Culture 10 Jul, 2020
World could hit 1.5-degree warming threshold in 5 years: UN World could hit 1.5-degree warming threshold in 5 years: UN GENEVA: The world could see average global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) above the pre-industrial average for the first time in the coming five years,... GENEVA: The world could see average global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) above the... Art & Culture 09 Jul, 2020
Making sure our four-legged friends are fed Making sure our four-legged friends are fed KATHMANDU The lockdown came into effect in Nepal on March 24 to curb the spread of coronavirus confining people to their homes while schools, offices and businesses shut... KATHMANDU The lockdown came into effect in Nepal on March 24 to curb the spread of coronavirus... Art & Culture 08 Jul, 2020
Get Fit: Looking to restart your coronavirus-stalled workout regimen? Get Fit: Looking to restart your coronavirus-stalled workout regimen? Kathmandu, July 3 After staying home for months during the lockdown, you will require to exercise caution as you get back to your work and workout routines. The one... Kathmandu, July 3 After staying home for months during the lockdown, you will require to exercise... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2020
Fish more vulnerable to warming water than first thought Fish more vulnerable to warming water than first thought Global warming looks like it will be a bigger problem for the world's fish species than scientists first thought: A new study shows that when fish are spawning or are... Global warming looks like it will be a bigger problem for the world's fish species than scientists first... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2020
World's pile of electronic waste grows ever higher: study World's pile of electronic waste grows ever higher: study BERLIN: The world's mountain of discarded flat-screen TVs, cellphones and other electronic goods grew to a record high last year, according to an annual report released... BERLIN: The world's mountain of discarded flat-screen TVs, cellphones and other electronic goods grew to... Art & Culture 03 Jul, 2020
Nepal Govt eyes 52-hectare 'Tiger Sanctuary' in Chitwan for problem tigers As Nepal's tiger population nearly triples in over a decade, the government is pushing ahead with plans for a dedicated sanctuary in Chitwan to house tigers that have turned into a threat to people and livestock.
Kathmandu Everest Summiteers Summit calls for united action on Himalayan future The Everest Summiteers Summit (ESS) 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with a call for stronger global collaboration to address climate change, sustainable tourism, mountain safety and the long-term resilience of the Himalayas.
Nepal Police to get paid twice a month starting next FY Nepal Police personnel will start receiving their salaries every fortnight instead of once a month, beginning fiscal year 2083/84, under a new government directive.
World Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.
Nepal Bharatpur Hospital's CT scanner down, patients rerouted to private hospitals Bharatpur Hospital has tied up with private hospitals to keep CT scan services running after its own machine broke down, leaving roughly 50 patients a day in need of an alternative.
Environment Heatwave shuts all 163 schools in Nepalgunj for three days With temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has ordered all 163 schools in the area shut for three days starting Wednesday.
Kathmandu Over 3,300 Kathmandu vehicles now under camera, GPS watch Step onto a public vehicle in the Kathmandu Valley these days, and chances are you're being watched - for your own safety, officials say.
Health Health Ministry denies rabies vaccine shortage The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has clarified that there is no shortage of rabies vaccines in the country, despite concerns over limited stock.
Sports England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different.