Timbung Lake attracting more tourists Timbung Lake attracting more tourists PANCHTHAR: Timbung Lake, situated in between Panchthar and Taplejung districts, has grabbed the attention of travellers with it's spectacular natural beauty, in recent... PANCHTHAR: Timbung Lake, situated in between Panchthar and Taplejung districts, has grabbed the... Art & Culture 01 Nov, 2019
New Delhi schools shut because of toxic smog New Delhi schools shut because of toxic smog NEW DELHI: An expert panel in India's capital has declared a health emergency due to air pollution choking the city, with authorities ordering schools closed until... NEW DELHI: An expert panel in India's capital has declared a health emergency due to air pollution... Art & Culture 01 Nov, 2019
Dutch highways hit by major traffic jams in nitrogen pollution protest Dutch highways hit by major traffic jams in nitrogen pollution protest AMSTERDAM: Hundreds of kilometres of Dutch highways were clogged with traffic jams on Wednesday when construction workers drove trucks, diggers and cranes to a protest... AMSTERDAM: Hundreds of kilometres of Dutch highways were clogged with traffic jams on Wednesday when... Art & Culture 30 Oct, 2019
Brazil fears oil spill could reach coral reef, readies ships Brazil fears oil spill could reach coral reef, readies ships RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's Navy said Tuesday it is preparing for the possibility that an oil spill reaches one of the country's largest coral reef systems, amid public outcry... RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's Navy said Tuesday it is preparing for the possibility that an oil spill reaches... Art & Culture 30 Oct, 2019
Diwali fireworks haze pushes Indian capital's air quality to severe Diwali fireworks haze pushes Indian capital's air quality to severe NEW DELHI: Air pollution in some parts of the Indian capital deteriorated early on Monday to the worst recorded level, officials said, a day after revellers set off... NEW DELHI: Air pollution in some parts of the Indian capital deteriorated early on Monday to the worst... Art & Culture 28 Oct, 2019
Oil spill clean-up on Brazilian beaches making volunteers sick Oil spill clean-up on Brazilian beaches making volunteers sick RECIFE, Brazil/BRASILIA: Volunteers flocking to the Brazilian shore to clean up the mysterious oil polluting more than 100 northeastern beaches are getting ill from... RECIFE, Brazil/BRASILIA: Volunteers flocking to the Brazilian shore to clean up the mysterious oil... Art & Culture 26 Oct, 2019
Pollution levels in India's capital hit the worst this year Pollution levels in India's capital hit the worst this year NEW DELHI: Pollution levels in India's capital New Delhi have hit their worst for the second time in October -- earning a "very poor" rating and indicating air quality... NEW DELHI: Pollution levels in India's capital New Delhi have hit their worst for the second time in... Art & Culture 25 Oct, 2019
Upcoming exhibit highlights Twain's overseas adventures Upcoming exhibit highlights Twain's overseas adventures NEW YORK: Mark Twain's adventures overseas, and the irreverent book which helped make him famous will be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the New-York Historical... NEW YORK: Mark Twain's adventures overseas, and the irreverent book which helped make him famous will be... Art & Culture 24 Oct, 2019
Norway at top, Yemen at bottom of rankings for women's quality of life Norway at top, Yemen at bottom of rankings for women's quality of life NEW YORK: Norway and Switzerland are the best countries to be a woman and Yemen and Afghanistan the worst, said research on Tuesday which found the state of women's rights... NEW YORK: Norway and Switzerland are the best countries to be a woman and Yemen and Afghanistan the... Art & Culture 23 Oct, 2019
Ganguly says he will lead BCCI like he captained India Ganguly says he will lead BCCI like he captained India MUMBAI: Sourav Ganguly will lead the Indian board like he led the national team, the former captain said as he promised a fair and untainted administration after taking... MUMBAI: Sourav Ganguly will lead the Indian board like he led the national team, the former captain... Art & Culture 23 Oct, 2019
Lots of good terns: Bird ready to fly off endangered list Lots of good terns: Bird ready to fly off endangered list WASHINGTON: After 34 years on the endangered species list, a tiny Midwestern bird is ready to fly free of federal protection. Once hurt the by the damming of major... WASHINGTON: After 34 years on the endangered species list, a tiny Midwestern bird is ready to fly free of... Art & Culture 23 Oct, 2019
Climate change hampers progress on fighting epidemics: Global Fund Climate change hampers progress on fighting epidemics: Global Fund GENEVA: Climate change is making it harder to eradicate deadly epidemics, with rising temperatures helping mosquitoes spread malaria in higher places in Africa, the head of... GENEVA: Climate change is making it harder to eradicate deadly epidemics, with rising temperatures... Art & Culture 23 Oct, 2019
Louvre exhibit acclaims Da Vinci, 500 years after his death Louvre exhibit acclaims Da Vinci, 500 years after his death PARIS: Much about Leonardo Da Vinci remains an enigma: the smile of the "Mona Lisa"; why the world's most famous painter left so many works unfinished; and more recently,... PARIS: Much about Leonardo Da Vinci remains an enigma: the smile of the "Mona Lisa"; why the world's most... Art & Culture 22 Oct, 2019
Genre-bending bio of Thomas Edison is highly illuminating Genre-bending bio of Thomas Edison is highly illuminating "Edison," Random House, by Edmund Morris The late Edmund Morris, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer known for his willingness to brush aside the norms of his genre if... "Edison," Random House, by Edmund Morris The late Edmund Morris, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer... Art & Culture 22 Oct, 2019
One of Europe's last wild rivers is in danger of being tamed One of Europe's last wild rivers is in danger of being tamed ALONG THE VJOSA RIVER: Under a broad plane tree near Albania's border with Greece, Jorgji Ilia fills a battered flask from one of the Vjosa River's many springs. "There... ALONG THE VJOSA RIVER: Under a broad plane tree near Albania's border with Greece, Jorgji Ilia fills a... Art & Culture 22 Oct, 2019
Dr Suman Thapa to perform in October Paleti Dr Suman Thapa to perform in October Paleti KATHMANDU: Singer Suman Thapa, who is also an ophthalmologist, is all set to feature in this month's Paleti concert at Nepalaya's R-Shala in Kalikasthan,... KATHMANDU: Singer Suman Thapa, who is also an ophthalmologist, is all set to feature in this month's... Art & Culture 21 Oct, 2019
Prince William follows in mother Princess Diana's footsteps in Pakistan Prince William follows in mother Princess Diana's footsteps in Pakistan LAHORE: Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Thursday joined locals in a cricket match in the Pakistani city of Lahore before a trip to a cancer hospital that... LAHORE: Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Thursday joined locals in a cricket match in... Art & Culture 17 Oct, 2019
Visit Nepal Year 2020 event kicks off in Seoul Visit Nepal Year 2020 event kicks off in Seoul KATHMANDU: The much-awaited Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign has been launched in Seoul of South Korea, on Wednesday, Korea Tour and Trekking Operators Association of... KATHMANDU: The much-awaited Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign has been launched in Seoul of South Korea,... Art & Culture 17 Oct, 2019
Plastic bottles vs aluminium cans: who'll win the global water fight? Plastic bottles vs aluminium cans: who'll win the global water fight? Companies under pressure after scenes of plastics in oceans Danone joins Coke, Pepsi in shifting some plastic to cans Recycling rates much higher for aluminium... Companies under pressure after scenes of plastics in oceans Danone joins Coke, Pepsi in shifting... Art & Culture 17 Oct, 2019
Prince William and wife Kate see impact of climate change at Pakistan glacier Prince William and wife Kate see impact of climate change at Pakistan glacier ISLAMABAD: Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Wednesday visited a melting glacier in the Hindu Kush mountain range not far from Pakistan's border with... ISLAMABAD: Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate on Wednesday visited a melting glacier in the... Art & Culture 16 Oct, 2019
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.
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
