My City, Lifestyle, Social
Scientists surprised to discover two dwarf giraffes in Namibia, Uganda
Scientists surprised to discover two dwarf giraffes in Namib...
Being tall is the giraffe’s competitive advantage, giving it the pick of leaves from the tallest trees, so scientists were stunned to find two giraffe dwarves on different sides of Africa.
Jan 12, 2021
WORLD
Indonesia uses unmanned undersea vehicle in hunt for air crash victims, 'black boxes'
Indonesia uses unmanned undersea vehicle in hunt for air cra...
JAKARTA, Jan 12: Indonesia has deployed a remotely operated underwater vehicle to help divers search for the remains of victims and recover the flight recorders from a Sriwijaya Air jet that crashed into the sea three days ago soon after takeoff.
Jan 12, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Security bodies directed to initiate preparations for midterm elections
Security bodies directed to initiate preparations for midter...
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has directed all security bodies to commence preparations for holding midterm elections scheduled for April 30 and May 10.
Jan 12, 2021
WORLD
Twitter suspends tens of thousands of accounts dedicated to sharing QAnon content
Twitter suspends tens of thousands of accounts dedicated to...
WASHINGTON, Jan 12: Twitter Inc said it has suspended more than 70,000 accounts since Friday that were primarily dedicated to sharing QAnon content after last week’s violence in Washington when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Jan 12, 2021
WORLD
Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world’s insects
Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world’s insects
USA, Jan 12: The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug experts said.
Jan 12, 2021
WORLD
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
WASHINGTON, Jan 12: The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, stoking fears of more bloodshed after last week’s deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.
Jan 12, 2021
WORLD
House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol ‘insurrection’
House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol ‘insurrection’
WASHINGTON, Jan 12: Poised to impeach, the House sped ahead Monday with plans to oust President Donald Trump from office, warning he is a threat to democracy and pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days of his presid...
Jan 12, 2021
OPINION
When will Tilaurakot be included in the list of World Heritage Sites?
When will Tilaurakot be included in the list of World Herita...
Government of Nepal made a submission on May 23, 1996 to include Tilaurakot in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A quarter century later it is yet to be included in the list.
Jan 12, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Global coronavirus cases surpass 90 million in battle on new variant
Global coronavirus cases surpass 90 million in battle on new...
LONDON, Jan 12: Worldwide coronavirus cases surpassed 90 million on Monday, according to Reuters tally, as nations around the globe scramble to procure vaccines and continue to extend or reinstate lockdowns to fight new coronavirus variants.
Jan 12, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
EC snubs call of Dahal-Nepal-led NCP to stop preparations for midterm elections
EC snubs call of Dahal-Nepal-led NCP to stop preparations fo...
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The election commission (EC) has refused to stop preparation being made for holding the midterm election scheduled for April 30 and May 10.
Jan 12, 2021