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
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
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.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Temal Jatra at Boudha Devotees from the Tamang Buddhist community gather at Boudhanath Stupa on Wednesday, offering prayers during the Temal Jatra.
Business Gold price nears Rs 300,000 per tola again with fresh surge Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward trend on Wednesday, rising by Rs 7,400 per tola and inching closer to the Rs 300,000 mark again.
