TU asks pandemic-hit districts to conduct virtual classes

Tribhuvan University (TU) has decided to conduct virtual classes in some COVID-19-affected districts, which the government has classified as worst affected.

Census of Bengal florican begins

The census of endangered Bengal florican (Khar Mayur), scientifically called Eupodotis bengalensis, has begun in four national parks in Nepal since Wednesday. The Bird Conservation Association (BCN) Nepal, in collaboration with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, has started the counting the rare birds after six years in an effort to determine their number as well to assess their habitat.So far, Bengal floricans have been sighted in Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP), Koshi...

Pashupatinath temple to close from today

With the rising cases of covoravirus infection in the recent days, all temples in the Pashupathnath premises including Pashupatinath Temple, Guheshwori and others will remain closed from this Friday. However, regular worship will continue unhindered in those temples, Treasurer of Pashupati Area Development Trust Dr Milan Kumar Thapa said.

Tourism Again Hits A Snag

Having faced the worst situation in its history, the tourism industry in Nepal was showing some signs of revival gradually for some months. With an increase in the movement of people, the aviation and the hospitality sectors, too, were bouncing back. Several international mountaineering expeditions have now been here in the country to attempt different peaks, including Sagarmatha, for this spring. Following the enforcement of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown in late M

Politics In A State Of Flux

Nepal’s politics is in a state of flux. The parliament did not get a chance to debate a no-confidence motion the opposition was purportedly planning to register on Tuesday. The government prorogued the House on Monday and this probability came to an end for the moment. However, Prime Minister Oli is not out of woods yet because the federal legislature has to sit for the upcoming budget session in four weeks’ time. Rivalry among competing parties, together wit

Politicisation Of International Criminal Court

The international courts are designed to promote global justice system. Some courts are established for specific ends to meet. The 1998 International Criminal Court (ICC) was set up by the Rome Treaty for dealing with serious crimes. Its establishment was seen as a milestone in strengthening international criminal justice. Unsurprisingly, a few UN members have yet to become its party. As many as 123 members of the UN are now parties accepting to consent to the court’s jurisdiction.

Tackle Effects Of Climate Change

With days continuing to grow hotter, the human race seems to have adopted climate change as a new normal. But the situation may get worsened in the foreseeable future if global warming keeps rising. A recent report published by the United Nations has called the year 2020 as one of the three warmest years on record. As per the findings of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the average world temperature in 2020 was about 1.2-degree Celsius above the pre-industrial level. This number is pretty...

Expensive Boer goats now bred in Tanahun

Shiva Raj Ale, a farmer of Bhimad Municipality-9, Tanahun, has succeeded to produce young Boer goats at his own firm. Two small -- one male and another female -- Boer goats were born in his firm on Monday.

Nepal’s trade deficit crosses Rs. 1,000bn

According to the trade statistics of the Department of Customs, the country’s trade deficit has increased by 12.49 per cent to Rs. 1,016.62 billion during the first nine months of the current fiscal year.

Rs. 100 fine for not wearing face mask

Considering a massive surge in daily infections of the novel coronavirus, the local administration at Gaur, in Rautahat district, has decided to punish those who do not wear masks in public places.