SPECIAL
Kathmandu’s sky is clear after months, air quality index docks at less than 35 μg/m³ (with...
Kathmandu’s sky is clear after months, air quality index doc...
KATHMANDU, April 23: Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city, is known not only for huge population density but also for hazardous levels of air pollution. Mainly due to its bowl-like structure and haphazard urbanization as well as industrial activities, the Kathmandu Valley usually reports severe air condi...
Apr 23, 2021
SOCIETY
Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Sisneri Roadway closed
Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Sisneri Roadway closed
KATHMANDU, April 23: According to the Bagmati Province Transport Infrastructure Directorate, Hetauda, the roadway connecting the Sisneri-Dakshinkali-Kathmandu on the Bhimphedi-Kulekhani road section of Makwanpur has been closed to vehicles from Kathmandu to Hetauda since this morning.
Apr 23, 2021
SOCIETY, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates
Enchanting mountain view from Kattike (photo feature)
Enchanting mountain view from Kattike (photo feature)
KATHMANDU, April 23: The weather across the country has significantly improved, thanks to the rainfall for the last few days. The sky, which used to be covered with a canopy of haze and dust owing to the hazardous level of pollution earlier this month, now looks crystal blue.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD
India's posts world record daily COVID cases for second straight day
India's posts world record daily COVID cases for second stra...
INDIA, April 23: India recorded the world's highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for a second day in a row on Friday, while daily deaths from COVID-19 also jumped by a record.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
EXPLAINER: Why India is shattering global infection records
EXPLAINER: Why India is shattering global infection records
NEW DELHI, April 23: The world’s fastest pace of spreading infections and the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases are pushing India further into a deepening and deadly health care crisis.
Apr 23, 2021
WORLD
Oxygen gets armed escort in India as supplies run low in COVID crisis
Oxygen gets armed escort in India as supplies run low in COV...
INDIA, April 23: Sirens wailing, a police convoy escorting a tanker carrying oxygen reached a hospital in India's capital just in time, to the huge relief of doctors and relatives of COVID-19 patients counting on the supply to stave off death.
Apr 23, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Weeklong lockdown in three wards of Sindhuli district
Weeklong lockdown in three wards of Sindhuli district
SINDHULI, April 23: Dudhauli Municipality of Sindhuli district has decided to enforce a weeklong lockdown in three of its wards in order to contain the further spread of COVID-19.
Apr 23, 2021
ECONOMY
Chemical fertilizer to be produced locally in Kanchanpur
Chemical fertilizer to be produced locally in Kanchanpur
KANCHANPUR, April 23: Nepal Fertilizers Industry has decided to set up a factory to produce chemical fertilizer locally at Baluwaphanta of Krishnapur Municipality-6 by utilizing raw materials available within the country.
Apr 23, 2021
ECONOMY
Only 170 climbers allowed to ascend Sagarmatha at a time
Only 170 climbers allowed to ascend Sagarmatha at a time
KATHMANDU, April 23: The Department of Tourism (DoT) has decided to allow a maximum of 170 climbers to climb Mt Sagarmatha at a time in the spring season this year.
Apr 23, 2021
SOCIETY
Pashupatinath Temple to remain closed for devotees from today
Pashupatinath Temple to remain closed for devotees from toda...
KATHMANDU, April 23: The Pashupatinath Temple has been closed for devotees until further notice starting Friday following a sharp rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Kathmandu Valley.
Apr 23, 2021