SOCIETY
Flood, landslide update: 31 dead, 43 missing
Flood, landslide update: 31 dead, 43 missing
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: As many as 31 people have so far lost their lives in natural disasters across the nation following incessant rainfall.
Oct 20, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks
A good char balances veggie’s sweetness
A good char balances veggie’s sweetness
Burnt food is every cook’s nightmare, but you shouldn’t be afraid of a good char. It’s a fine line, but charring sweeter vegetables such as corn or sweet potatoes builds flavor by introducing a bit of bitterness that balances their natural sugars.
Oct 20, 2021
SOCIETY
16 succumb to floods and landslides across the country, 23 still missing
16 succumb to floods and landslides across the country, 23 s...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: As many as 16 people have lost their lives due to floods and landslides following incessant rain across the country. According to our district correspondents, 16 people died after their houses were hit by landslides and floods, while 23 people are still missing.
Oct 20, 2021
POLITICS
PM Deuba to visit Scotland
PM Deuba to visit Scotland
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is visiting Scotland to attend the World Leaders Summit on Climate Change in Glasgow, Scotland.
Oct 20, 2021
My City, Entertainment
79th Golden Globe Awards on Jan 9, 2022, despite controversies
79th Golden Globe Awards on Jan 9, 2022, despite controversi...
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) ignored many controversies over racism and sexism in the body of journalists, taking into account the lack of a replacement television partner, January 9, 2022.
Oct 20, 2021
SOCIETY
Tourists stranded in Kanchenjunga area due to continuous rain
Tourists stranded in Kanchenjunga area due to continuous rai...
Phungling, Oct 20: Foreign and domestic tourists visiting the Kanchenjunga area in Taplejung have been stranded due to the continuous rain for the past three days.
Oct 20, 2021
SOCIETY
Activist Ruby Khan breaks fast after 11 days
Activist Ruby Khan breaks fast after 11 days
Human rights activist Rubi Khan has broken her fast after 11 days following the government’s decision to form an investigation committee to look into the death of Nankutri Dhobi of Newaji village and the missing case of Nirmala Kurmi.
Oct 20, 2021
ECONOMY
Far Western Province to release Rs 250 million for disaster management
Far Western Province to release Rs 250 million for disaster...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: An emergency meeting of the Far-Western Provincial Council of Ministers held on Tuesday decided to provide Rs. 250 million to the Disaster Management Fund.
Oct 20, 2021
OPINION
An Electric Bus Rapid Transit System for Kathmandu Valley
An Electric Bus Rapid Transit System for Kathmandu Valley
Many cities in neighboring India have successfully adopted BRT systems to improve their transportation situation. Examples can be seen in Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Indore, and Surat. Looking at the current transportation and related pollution problems in the Kathmandu Valley, a realistic possibility will b...
Oct 20, 2021
SOCIETY
Climate change to blame for extreme weather
Climate change to blame for extreme weather
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Even after the end of the rainy season, the incidence of floods and inundation has increased across the country due to heavy rains in the last few days. Experts say that this type of unseasonal rainfall may be due to climate change. People's lives have been affected by the disaste...
Oct 20, 2021