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
Students stage global strikes to pressure UN climate summit Students stage global strikes to pressure UN climate summit LISBON: Thousands of people in Asia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change on Friday, aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent... LISBON: Thousands of people in Asia and Europe joined rallies demanding more action on climate change on... Art & Culture 29 Nov, 2019
Indonesian gymnast dropped after told 'she's no longer a virgin' Indonesian gymnast dropped after told 'she's no longer a virgin' KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian female gymnast training for a major sport event has been sent home on grounds she was no longer a virgin, her family said on Friday, a claim... KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian female gymnast training for a major sport event has been sent home on grounds... Art & Culture 29 Nov, 2019
Going green? Does offsetting carbon emissions count? Going green? Does offsetting carbon emissions count? LONDON: Among the most hotly contested topics at international climate change talks in Madrid on December 2-13 will be the role of market-based mechanisms for reducing... LONDON: Among the most hotly contested topics at international climate change talks in Madrid on... Art & Culture 27 Nov, 2019
Greenhouse gases surge to record in 2018, exceeding 10-yr average rate: UN Greenhouse gases surge to record in 2018, exceeding 10-yr average rate: UN GENEVA: Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2018, rising faster than the average rise of the last decade and cementing increasingly damaging weather... GENEVA: Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record in 2018, rising faster than the average... Art & Culture 25 Nov, 2019
Sydney gasps for air as Australia bushfire smoke reaches record levels Sydney gasps for air as Australia bushfire smoke reaches record levels MELBOURNE: The Australian state of New South Wales is gasping under the worst levels of air pollution recorded as smoke from widespread bushfires causes a spike in hospital... MELBOURNE: The Australian state of New South Wales is gasping under the worst levels of air pollution... Art & Culture 22 Nov, 2019
Greener, longer life: More trees reduce premature deaths in cities Greener, longer life: More trees reduce premature deaths in cities TBILISI: City dwellers tend to live longer if they are in leafy neighbourhoods, according to a study published on Wednesday that linked green areas to lower rates of... TBILISI: City dwellers tend to live longer if they are in leafy neighbourhoods, according to a study... Art & Culture 21 Nov, 2019
Five global deforestation hotspots as Brazil reveals Amazon spike Five global deforestation hotspots as Brazil reveals Amazon spike LONDON: A sharp rise in deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest drew global concern this week, spotlighting the environmental impact of the loss of huge swathes of... LONDON: A sharp rise in deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest drew global concern this week,... Art & Culture 20 Nov, 2019
Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby SYDNEY: Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas with health experts warning residents with medical conditions to remain... SYDNEY: Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas with health... Art & Culture 19 Nov, 2019
Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks wins prestigious 'Int'l Hospitality and Travel Awards 2019' Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks wins prestigious 'Int'l Hospitality and Travel Awards... KATHMANDU: Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks has bagged the prestigious '15th Annual International Hospitality and Travel Awards 2019' held at Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi,... KATHMANDU: Nepal's Raaika Tours and Treks has bagged the prestigious '15th Annual International... Art & Culture 18 Nov, 2019
Prince Andrew sex claim scandal overshadows UK election campaign Prince Andrew sex claim scandal overshadows UK election campaign LONDON: A sex claim scandal involving Prince Andrew overshadowed Britain's election campaign on Monday when Queen Elizabeth's second son faced a backlash after a... LONDON: A sex claim scandal involving Prince Andrew overshadowed Britain's election campaign on... Art & Culture 18 Nov, 2019
Nabin Kalashree award to Manandhar Nabin Kalashree award to Manandhar KATHMANDU: The first-ever Nabin Kalashree prize is to be presented to artist Kiran Manandhar by Artist Chettra Lal Kayastha Academy, Pokhara. Manandhar is receiving the... KATHMANDU: The first-ever Nabin Kalashree prize is to be presented to artist Kiran Manandhar by Artist... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
Baking cities advance 'slowly' in race against rising heat threat Baking cities advance 'slowly' in race against rising heat threat LONDON: With urban populations surging around the world, cities will struggle to keep residents safe from fast-growing heat risks turbo-charged by climate change,... LONDON: With urban populations surging around the world, cities will struggle to keep residents safe... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
