SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip

SpaceX’s first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism.

Census shows vulture population up by 21%

The number of vultures has increased by 21 per cent in 2021 as compared to 2019. A total of 2,312 vultures were counted across all sites. A passage migrant Griffon Vulture (GV) and vagrant Indian Vulture (IV) was not assessed during the survey. Seven of nine vulture species known to exist in Nepal were sighted during the count, according to Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN).

WB gives Rs. 5.87 billion assistance for education, health sectors

The World Bank has agreed to provide additional financial assistance of USD 50 million (Rs. 5.87 billion) each to enhance education and health sector of Nepal. The government and the World Bank Wednesday signed two separate additional financing agreements of USD 50 million each to support the implementation of the government’s flagship School Sector Development Programme in the education and public management reforms in the health sector.

Preserve Mythical Ponds

Some places are known for their cultural and spiritual values. They draw respect and admiration from a wide segment of population. Many people visit them to take inspirations and obtain spiritual bliss. Janakpur, also known as the capital of kingdom of Videhas, is a similar place of historic importance. Located in central Terai, Janakpur is now the temporary capital of Province 2 but its history goes back to thousands of years when it was centre of learning and enlightenment. During the reign of...

Public Dimension Of Foreign Policy

Foreign policy is dedicated to preserving and protecting the national interest. National interest is not contestable. Ancient Roman percept says, 'salus populi supreme lax' (the good of the nation is the highest law). Security of the Nepali people, Nepali nation, and national interest does not change with a change of government. Continuity, coherence, and consistency in foreign policy create credibility in diplomacy. The foreign policy making process is a whole of government approach. The process...

Alternative Dispute Resolution In S. Asia

Dispute resolution through court adjudication is fraught with several problems, including hassling procedures, deliberate adjournments, and inordinate delays, exorbitant expenses and so on in almost all jurisdictions, especially in Nepal and other countries in South Asia. This has made court administered dispute resolution process inaccessible, and beyond the reach and comprehension of users and other stakeholders. As a result, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (ADRMs) are being promoted,...

First private cargo train arrives in Nepal after 17 years

The private sector cargo train has arrived in Nepal from India for the first time in 17 years after the operation of Nepal-India railway service. The first private cargo train has arrived at Birgunj-based dry port Wednesday morning. With the arrival of private cargo train in Nepal, the Indian private railway company Hind Terminal's train carrying containers from Haldiya Port in India to Sirsiya Dry Port in Birgunj has broken the monopoly of Container Corporation of India (CONCOR).

Experts suggest vaccination to curb measles

Last week, two persons in Jajarkot were diagnosed with measles. This has hinted at the possibility of a measles outbreak. The health experts have said that as children's regular access to vaccines was hindered because of the COVID-19 pandemic, other infectious diseases might also increase in the nation. Measles is a highly contagious disease, caused by the measles virus, which affects children aged below five years.

Advance flight ticket booking likely to open from next week

The Airline Operators Association of Nepal is preparing to open advance flight ticket booking from the first week of September. Yograj Kandel, the spokesperson of the Association told The TRN Online that a meeting will be held on Friday for this.

COVID-19 update: 1,332 new cases, 1,220 recoveries, 7 fatalities in 24 hours

In 12,524 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 1,332 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday through its regular update.