Bushfires rage across Australia's east and west as danger rises Bushfires rage across Australia's east and west as danger rises MELBOURNE: Dozens of wild fires burned across broad swaths of Australia's east and west on Saturday and firefighters scrambled to shore up defences ahead of hotter weather... MELBOURNE: Dozens of wild fires burned across broad swaths of Australia's east and west on Saturday and... Art & Culture 16 Nov, 2019
We are human and want to have sex too, disabled women say We are human and want to have sex too, disabled women say NAIROBI: Disabled women around the world are being denied basic health services from family planning advice to pap smears because they are seen as asexual, disability... NAIROBI: Disabled women around the world are being denied basic health services from family planning... Art & Culture 14 Nov, 2019
Warmer world is unhealthier place for children: Doctors Warmer world is unhealthier place for children: Doctors WASHINGTON: Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health problems than their parents experienced, an international report by... WASHINGTON: Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health... Art & Culture 14 Nov, 2019
"Women key to revolutionise Nepali politics" "Women key to revolutionise Nepali politics" "If a woman is a non-conformist and speaks about issues that are uncomfortable, she will surely be targeted," says Manushi Yami Bhattarai, who is a central committee member... "If a woman is a non-conformist and speaks about issues that are uncomfortable, she will surely be... Art & Culture 13 Nov, 2019
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
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.
