World leaders vow to advance ICPD agenda as historic Nairobi Summit opens World leaders vow to advance ICPD agenda as historic Nairobi Summit opens NAIROBI, KENYA: World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organisations, young people, business leaders and community groups have unveiled their commitments to end... NAIROBI, KENYA: World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organisations, young people, business... Art & Culture 13 Nov, 2019
Afghan capital's air pollution may be even deadlier than war Afghan capital's air pollution may be even deadlier than war KABUL: Yousuf fled with his family from his home in eastern Afghanistan eight years ago to escape the war, but he couldn't escape tragedy. In the capital, Kabul, five of... KABUL: Yousuf fled with his family from his home in eastern Afghanistan eight years ago to escape the... Art & Culture 13 Nov, 2019
Air quality sinks to 'severe' in haze-shrouded New Delhi Air quality sinks to 'severe' in haze-shrouded New Delhi NEW DELHI: A thick haze of polluted air hung over India's capital Tuesday, with authorities trying to tackle the problem by sprinkling water to settle dust and banning... NEW DELHI: A thick haze of polluted air hung over India's capital Tuesday, with authorities trying to... Art & Culture 12 Nov, 2019
New bushfires break out in Australia as millions brace for the worst New bushfires break out in Australia as millions brace for the worst 70 bushfires burning across NSW state; 3 at emergency level "Catastrophic" heat and wind conditions to peak later in day Hundreds of schools and colleges... 70 bushfires burning across NSW state; 3 at emergency level "Catastrophic" heat and wind... Art & Culture 12 Nov, 2019
Trapped and helpless: How families are fighting Delhi's pollution horror Trapped and helpless: How families are fighting Delhi's pollution horror NEW DELHI: When a toxic smog darkened the skies over the Indian capital last weekend and air pollution peaked to its highest levels this year, Nabeela Moinuddin and... NEW DELHI: When a toxic smog darkened the skies over the Indian capital last weekend and air pollution... Art & Culture 08 Nov, 2019
Virginity testing: a ritual from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe Virginity testing: a ritual from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe LONDON: Health experts have condemned US rapper T.I. for subjecting his teenaged daughter to an annual virginity test, saying the practice was harmful and... LONDON: Health experts have condemned US rapper T.I. for subjecting his teenaged daughter to an annual... Art & Culture 08 Nov, 2019
Sea levels could rise even faster, higher than feared Sea levels could rise even faster, higher than feared Paris, November 7 Global warming could drive a much more dramatic increase in sea levels than current projections suggest, scientists say, citing a rise of 10 metres... Paris, November 7 Global warming could drive a much more dramatic increase in sea levels than current... Art & Culture 08 Nov, 2019
Camilla, wife of Britain's Prince Charles, cancels events with chest infection Camilla, wife of Britain's Prince Charles, cancels events with chest infection LONDON: Camilla, wife of the heir to the British throne Prince Charles, has cancelled upcoming events on the advice of her doctors after falling ill with a chest... LONDON: Camilla, wife of the heir to the British throne Prince Charles, has cancelled upcoming events... Art & Culture 07 Nov, 2019
George Orwell New Mexico exhibit bares 'doublespeak' legacy George Orwell New Mexico exhibit bares 'doublespeak' legacy ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength. Those were the slogans of the Party in George Orwell's 1949 novel "1984" that allowed... ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: War is Peace. Freedom is Slavery. Ignorance is Strength. Those were the... Art & Culture 06 Nov, 2019
Trump administration begins Paris climate pact exit Trump administration begins Paris climate pact exit Washington starts one-year procedure to leave Paris accord Trump aims to relieve US industry of bureaucracy US is world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter... Washington starts one-year procedure to leave Paris accord Trump aims to relieve US industry of... Art & Culture 05 Nov, 2019
Bringing the world's buried wetlands back from the dead Bringing the world's buried wetlands back from the dead HINDOLVESTON, ENGLAND: The ghosts are all around the gently rolling farmlands of eastern England. But you have to know where to look. These are not the kind of phantoms... HINDOLVESTON, ENGLAND: The ghosts are all around the gently rolling farmlands of eastern England. But you... Art & Culture 05 Nov, 2019
California winds slacken, helping firefighters control blazes California winds slacken, helping firefighters control blazes Winds that have fanned California's wildfires have calmed, helping firefighters contain blazes that have destroyed homes and forced mass power outages since late last... Winds that have fanned California's wildfires have calmed, helping firefighters contain blazes that have... Art & Culture 04 Nov, 2019
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
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
Kathmandu Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Nepal National Youth Council launches Media and Information Literacy Operational Procedure The National Youth Council (NYC), in collaboration with UNESCO and Youth Innovation Lab, has officially launched the “Media and Information Literacy Enhancement Operational Procedure, 2082,” aimed at strengthening digital competence and responsible information use among Nepali youth.
Kathmandu Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal.
