WORLD
Thailand’s prime minister survives no-confidence vote
Thailand’s prime minister survives no-confidence vote
BANGKOK, Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha survived a no-confidence vote Saturday in parliament amid allegations that his government mismanaged the economy, bungled the provision of COVID-19 vaccines, abused human rights and fostered corruption.
Feb 20, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
National ID card distribution to begin from mid-March
National ID card distribution to begin from mid-March
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The national identity (ID) card distribution is to begin in all local units of Taplejung district from the second week of March.
Feb 20, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment
Lithuania's locked-down ballet and opera take to TikTok
Lithuania's locked-down ballet and opera take to TikTok
Lithuania’s national opera and ballet theatre has turned to TikTok to reach audiences during lockdown, attracting millions of views to a performance of a sea shanty by its singers.
Feb 20, 2021
WORLD, TECHNOLOGY
Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, Australia says
Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, Australia says
CANBERRA, Feb 20: Facebook Inc is back at the negotiating table, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in the country.
Feb 20, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Google fires second AI ethics leader as dispute over research, diversity grows
Google fires second AI ethics leader as dispute over researc...
CALIFORNIA, Feb 20: Alphabet Inc’s Google fired staff scientist Margaret Mitchell on Friday, they both said, a move that fanned company divisions on academic freedom and diversity that were on display since its December dismissal of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru.
Feb 20, 2021
OPINION
Why Tansen deserves a place in the World Heritage Sites
Why Tansen deserves a place in the World Heritage Sites
Tansen is a testament to the living heritage and architecture of the Newa civilization outside the Kathmandu Valley.
Feb 20, 2021
OPINION
Contesting Nepal’s majoritarian interests
Contesting Nepal’s majoritarian interests
The majoritarian mindset holds that any change to the existing political and cultural structure is a threat to the unity of the country.
Feb 20, 2021
WORLD
U.S. concerned China's new coast guard law could escalate maritime disputes
U.S. concerned China's new coast guard law could escalate ma...
WASHINGTON, Feb 20: The United States is concerned by China’s recently enacted coast guard law and that it could escalate maritime disputes and be invoked to assert unlawful claims, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.
Feb 20, 2021
SOCIETY
Journalists duo Siwakoti and Rijal conferred Basu Rotary Good Governance Award
Journalists duo Siwakoti and Rijal conferred Basu Rotary Goo...
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Rotary International District 3292 on Friday honored journalists duo Ajaya Babu Siwakoti and Pralhad Rijal with the Basu Rotary Vocational Good Governance Award.
Feb 19, 2021
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX, Latest Updates
Kathmandu Valley’s air quality improves slightly on Friday, AQI docks at 77.15 μg/m³
Kathmandu Valley’s air quality improves slightly on Friday,...
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The air quality index (AQI) of the Kathmandu Valley where lies Nepal’s federal capital city, reported a slight improvement on Friday as the highest fine particulate matters (Pm 2.5) index was recorded at 77.15 μg/m³ in the evening between 6 and 7.
Feb 19, 2021