Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Specialist firefighters have saved the world's last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from wildfires that razed forests west of Sydney,... CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA: Specialist firefighters have saved the world's last remaining wild stand of a... Art & Culture 16 Jan, 2020
Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s WASHINGTON: The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second-warmest year on record, two US agencies reported Wednesday.... WASHINGTON: The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the... Art & Culture 16 Jan, 2020
Australia's massive fires could become routine, climate scientists warn Australia's massive fires could become routine, climate scientists warn LONDON: Bushfires ravaging Australia have provided a foretaste of the kinds of conditions that could become normal unless the world moves rapidly to curb emissions of... LONDON: Bushfires ravaging Australia have provided a foretaste of the kinds of conditions that... Art & Culture 14 Jan, 2020
Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires "ecological disaster" Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires "ecological disaster" MELBOURNE: The Australian government committed A$50 million to an emergency wildlife recovery program on Monday, calling the bushfires crisis engulfing the country "an... MELBOURNE: The Australian government committed A$50 million to an emergency wildlife recovery program on... Art & Culture 13 Jan, 2020
Greta Thunberg calls on Siemens to halt planned Australia coal mine Greta Thunberg calls on Siemens to halt planned Australia coal mine Climate activist Greta Thunberg has called on German engineering group Siemens AG to stop, delay or interrupt the building of a coal mine in Australia. "On Monday they... Climate activist Greta Thunberg has called on German engineering group Siemens AG to stop, delay or... Art & Culture 11 Jan, 2020
Meghan returns to Canada as British royals seek to solve Harry rift Meghan returns to Canada as British royals seek to solve Harry rift Meghan returns to Canada to be with baby Archie Queen in crisis talks on plan for couple Harry and Meghan want to step back from royal roles LONDON:... Meghan returns to Canada to be with baby Archie Queen in crisis talks on plan for couple ... Art & Culture 10 Jan, 2020
One woman reports a rape every 15 minutes in India One woman reports a rape every 15 minutes in India NEW DELHI: One woman reported a rape every 15 minutes on average in India in 2018, according to government data released on Thursday, underlining its dismal reputation as... NEW DELHI: One woman reported a rape every 15 minutes on average in India in 2018, according to... Art & Culture 10 Jan, 2020
Australia's bushfires make massive clouds of pollution Australia's bushfires make massive clouds of pollution Smoke from Australia's bushfires has blanketed its major cities over the past month, turned the sky over New Zealand bright orange and left sooty deposits on its glaciers... Smoke from Australia's bushfires has blanketed its major cities over the past month, turned the sky over... Art & Culture 10 Jan, 2020
Australia's leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires Australia's leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires MELBOURNE: Australia's government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between climate change and the country's devastating bushfires, despite... MELBOURNE: Australia's government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between... Art & Culture 07 Jan, 2020
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires... SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' Wildfires threaten unique critters on Australian 'Galapagos' SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires... SYDNEY: It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
TS Eliot letters show love for muse but poet downplays it TS Eliot letters show love for muse but poet downplays it PHILADELPHIA: Recently unveiled letters from TS Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his longtime friend, but a statement from beyond the grave by the poet... PHILADELPHIA: Recently unveiled letters from TS Eliot to his muse Emily Hale show how much he loved his... Art & Culture 05 Jan, 2020
Bushfires rage out of control across southeast Australia Bushfires rage out of control across southeast Australia SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds that had firefighters... SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned dangerously out of control on Australia's east coast on Saturday,... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
After Indonesia's deadly floods, few hear climate 'wake up call' After Indonesia's deadly floods, few hear climate 'wake up call' JAKARTA: Floods that killed more than 50 people in Indonesia's capital after the biggest rainfall since records began should be a wake-up call to climate change in one... JAKARTA: Floods that killed more than 50 people in Indonesia's capital after the biggest rainfall... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
Golden Globes will serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony Golden Globes will serve plant-based meal at awards ceremony LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for its 77th annual awards show. Guests will be served a 100%... LOS ANGELES: The Golden Globes, known as the “party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for... Art & Culture 04 Jan, 2020
T.S. Eliot letters to muse to be unveiled after 60 years T.S. Eliot letters to muse to be unveiled after 60 years After more than 60 years spent sealed up in a library storage facility, about 1,000 letters written by poet T.S. Eliot to confidante Emily Hale will be unveiled this... After more than 60 years spent sealed up in a library storage facility, about 1,000 letters written... Art & Culture 02 Jan, 2020
As lights dance Sensorio artist sees nature, people interact As lights dance Sensorio artist sees nature, people interact PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: It's an art installation, sure. But the internationally acclaimed artist who created the interactive work "Field of Light at Sensorio" in... PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: It's an art installation, sure. But the internationally acclaimed artist who... Art & Culture 01 Jan, 2020
In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers NEW YORK: On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are fine. With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long... NEW YORK: On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are... Art & Culture 01 Jan, 2020
With Uighur comic, Japanese manga artist aims to highlight everday 'suffering' With Uighur comic, Japanese manga artist aims to highlight everday 'suffering' Comic has gone viral, translated into 10 languages Artist says the issue needs to be better known China says no mistreatment of Uighurs TOKYO: A Japanese... Comic has gone viral, translated into 10 languages Artist says the issue needs to be better... Art & Culture 27 Dec, 2019
Australian wildfires threaten Sydney water supplies Australian wildfires threaten Sydney water supplies Warragamba Dam services 80% of Sydney's 5 million residents Temperatures in NSW set to spike next week Govt minister says looking into support for volunteers ... Warragamba Dam services 80% of Sydney's 5 million residents Temperatures in NSW set to spike next... Art & Culture 27 Dec, 2019
Nepal Nepal receives over 120,000 tourists in March, nearing pre-pandemic levels Nepal welcomed 120,516 international visitors in March 2026, maintaining strong recovery momentum in the tourism sector, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.
Nepal NATTA President Kumar Mani Thapaliya appointed to UFTAA Board of Directors President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents, Kumar Mani Thapaliya, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations, marking a significant milestone for Nepal’s travel trade sector.
Business NEPSE drops 74 points as market turns bearish The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined sharply by 74.73 points, or 2.62 percent, on Wednesday to close at 2,776.36 points, reversing the previous day’s gains.
Health Health Ministry recalls seven more doctors from deputation The Ministry of Health and Population has recalled seven more senior health service officers from deputation (Kaaj) to their original postings, following a decision taken on March 31.
Health Bird flu spreads in Sunsari; 19,000 poultry culled Bird flu infection has been detected in poultry farms across various local levels in Sunsari district, prompting authorities to cull thousands of birds as a containment measure.
Business NOC reports heavy losses amid global price surge, raises aviation fuel rates Nepal Oil Corporation Limited (NOC) has reported mounting financial losses due to a sharp rise in international petroleum prices, while increasing aviation fuel rates.
Kathmandu Zero Waste Exhibition 2026 concludes, promotes circular economy solutions The “Zero Waste Exhibition 2026,” aimed at promoting sustainable practices and circular economy solutions, concluded successfully in Kathmandu after a two-day run.
Nepal Eight more Nepalis repatriated from Cambodia in latest rescue effort In the latest rescue and repatriation effort, eight more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities.
Environment Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly and Himalayan regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the Himalayan region and partly cloudy weather in the hilly and Tarai regions across the country for Wednesday.
