Rhino poaching at record levels in Botswana Rhino poaching at record levels in Botswana GABORONE: Rhino poaching in Botswana's Okavango Delta has risen at an unprecedented rate with 23 white rhinoceros and eight black rhinoceros killed since October 2018, the... GABORONE: Rhino poaching in Botswana's Okavango Delta has risen at an unprecedented rate with 23 white... Art & Culture 24 Dec, 2019
Australia prepares for post-Christmas extreme bushfires Australia prepares for post-Christmas extreme bushfires MELBOURNE: Scorching heat baking Australia eased on Monday bringing relief from extreme bushfires, which destroyed around 180 houses and killed one person over the weekend,... MELBOURNE: Scorching heat baking Australia eased on Monday bringing relief from extreme bushfires, which... Art & Culture 23 Dec, 2019
Australia's bushfires circle Sydney as temperatures soar Australia's bushfires circle Sydney as temperatures soar Greater Sydney and two other areas rated "catastrophic" Six fires in NSW burning at emergency level Person dies in SA fires, 23 firefighters injured Late wind... Greater Sydney and two other areas rated "catastrophic" Six fires in NSW burning at emergency... Art & Culture 21 Dec, 2019
Swiss scientists devise method to make chocolate sparkle Swiss scientists devise method to make chocolate sparkle BERLIN: Scientists in Switzerland have found a way to make brown chocolate colourful, without adding further ingredients. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology said... BERLIN: Scientists in Switzerland have found a way to make brown chocolate colourful, without adding... Art & Culture 20 Dec, 2019
Scientists claim to find ancient seawall off Israeli coast Scientists claim to find ancient seawall off Israeli coast HAHOTRIM BEACH, ISRAEL: An international team of researchers says it has discovered a 7,000-year-old-seawall along Israel's Mediterranean coast, providing evidence that... HAHOTRIM BEACH, ISRAEL: An international team of researchers says it has discovered a... Art & Culture 20 Dec, 2019
Murakami holds rare public reading to mark debut anniversary Murakami holds rare public reading to mark debut anniversary TOKYO: A monkey that confesses he steals women's identity cards, causing them to temporarily forget who they are, starred Tuesday as author Haruki Murakami marked 40 years... TOKYO: A monkey that confesses he steals women's identity cards, causing them to temporarily forget who... Art & Culture 19 Dec, 2019
Australia firefighters accidentally spread blaze ahead of heatwave Australia firefighters accidentally spread blaze ahead of heatwave SYDNEY: A backburning operation intended to contain a massive wildfire in eastern Australia sparked out of control, damaging buildings and cutting off major roads,... SYDNEY: A backburning operation intended to contain a massive wildfire in eastern Australia sparked out... Art & Culture 16 Dec, 2019
Thunberg 'a bit surprised' to be Time Person of the Year Thunberg 'a bit surprised' to be Time Person of the Year MADRID: Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg said she was surprised and honoured on Wednesday to be named Time’s youngest Person of the Year, while adding that others... MADRID: Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg said she was surprised and honoured on Wednesday to be... Art & Culture 12 Dec, 2019
Nepal Literature Festival to take place from December 13 to 16 Nepal Literature Festival to take place from December 13 to 16 POKHARA: The eighth edition of the IME Nepal Literature Festival is scheduled to take place from December 13 to 16 at Barahi Lakeside in Pokhara. The information was... POKHARA: The eighth edition of the IME Nepal Literature Festival is scheduled to take place from December... Art & Culture 11 Dec, 2019
Finland picks world's youngest PM, women-led cabinet Finland picks world's youngest PM, women-led cabinet HELSINKI: Finland's new prime minister - the world's youngest premier - will have a finance minister two years her junior in a new women-led coalition cabinet after a... HELSINKI: Finland's new prime minister - the world's youngest premier - will have a finance minister two... Art & Culture 09 Dec, 2019
Australia braces for more fires as extreme temperatures predicted Australia braces for more fires as extreme temperatures predicted SYDNEY: Thousands of firefighters were fortifying containment lines on Monday as temperatures were forecast to soar, increasing the danger of a fresh wave of bushfires... SYDNEY: Thousands of firefighters were fortifying containment lines on Monday as temperatures were... Art & Culture 09 Dec, 2019
Muna Chaudhary's 'Dulari' launched, discussed Muna Chaudhary's 'Dulari' launched, discussed KATHMANDU: Author Muna Chaudhary recently launched her novel 'Dulari'. In the book launch interaction held with veteran writers, sociologists and mediapersons, in... KATHMANDU: Author Muna Chaudhary recently launched her novel 'Dulari'. In the book launch interaction... Art & Culture 09 Dec, 2019
Australian firefighters try to control bushfires ahead of hot days Australian firefighters try to control bushfires ahead of hot days MELBOURNE: Firefighters in eastern Australia used easing weather conditions on Sunday to bring bushfires under control ahead of forecast of soaring temperatures for next... MELBOURNE: Firefighters in eastern Australia used easing weather conditions on Sunday to bring bushfires... Art & Culture 08 Dec, 2019
Nobel literature winner dreams of a new narrative style Nobel literature winner dreams of a new narrative style STOCKHOLM: Nobel Literature Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk says she thinks a new sort of fiction may be needed to counteract the modern era's tendency to isolate and divide... STOCKHOLM: Nobel Literature Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk says she thinks a new sort of fiction may be... Art & Culture 08 Dec, 2019
Activists cheer for "Greta!", urge climate action in Madrid Activists cheer for "Greta!", urge climate action in Madrid MADRID: Activists of all ages and from all corners of the planet demanded concrete action Friday against climate change from leaders and negotiators at a global summit in... MADRID: Activists of all ages and from all corners of the planet demanded concrete action Friday against... Art & Culture 07 Dec, 2019
Giant fire near Sydney may burn for weeks as people struggle to breathe Giant fire near Sydney may burn for weeks as people struggle to breathe MELBOURNE: A giant bushfire on the edge of Sydney, which has blanketed the city in smoke causing a spike in respiratory illnesses and the cancellation of outdoor sports,... MELBOURNE: A giant bushfire on the edge of Sydney, which has blanketed the city in smoke causing a spike... Art & Culture 07 Dec, 2019
Extreme heat hitting rich and poor harder, global climate index shows Extreme heat hitting rich and poor harder, global climate index shows MADRID: Worsening heatwaves are taking a heavier toll on rich as well as poor countries, according to an annual ranking that measures the damage done by extreme weather to... MADRID: Worsening heatwaves are taking a heavier toll on rich as well as poor countries, according to an... Art & Culture 05 Dec, 2019
First period in school: award-winning UK film upends bloody shame First period in school: award-winning UK film upends bloody shame LONDON: The award-winning short film, "My Time", was inspired by seeing a friend being bullied at school for having a period stain on her clothes, its director Giulia... LONDON: The award-winning short film, "My Time", was inspired by seeing a friend being bullied at... Art & Culture 05 Dec, 2019
Restoring forests 1 tree at a time, to help repair climate Restoring forests 1 tree at a time, to help repair climate MADRE DE DIOS, PERU: Destruction of the forests can be swift. Regrowth is much, much slower. But around the world, people are putting shovels to ground to help it... MADRE DE DIOS, PERU: Destruction of the forests can be swift. Regrowth is much, much slower. But... Art & Culture 04 Dec, 2019
Two members leave Nobel literature committee, lamenting slow pace of change Two members leave Nobel literature committee, lamenting slow pace of change STOCKHOLM: Two external members of the Nobel literature prize committee quit on Monday, with one of them saying the work to reform the scandal-hit Swedish Academy was... STOCKHOLM: Two external members of the Nobel literature prize committee quit on Monday, with one of them... Art & Culture 02 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 (NATTA), 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.
