WORLD
Powerful cyclone Yaas destroys homes in India, forces airport closure
Powerful cyclone Yaas destroys homes in India, forces airpor...
NEW DELHI, May 26: A powerful cyclone destroyed tens of thousands of mud houses in eastern India on Wednesday, forcing the closure of the busiest regional airport in Kolkata, as it brought storm surges to coastal areas, the second such event within a week.
May 26, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
“Immediate rescue plan needed for Nepalis stuck abroad”
“Immediate rescue plan needed for Nepalis stuck abroad”
KATHMANDU, May 26: An immediate rescue plan has been prioritized to bring Nepali citizens who are stuck abroad at the moment due to the ban on international flights by the government.
May 26, 2021
ECONOMY
Club Himalaya celebrates silver jubilee
Club Himalaya celebrates silver jubilee
KATHMANDU, May 26: Club Himalaya by ACE Hotels is celebrating its silver jubilee in the hospitality industry.
May 26, 2021
POLITICS
Recent political developments in Kathmandu are internal matters of Nepal: India
Recent political developments in Kathmandu are internal matt...
KATHMANDU, May 26: India has said that the dissolution of parliament and subsequent political developments in Kathmandu are Nepal's 'internal affairs'.
May 26, 2021
SOCIETY, SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Bauddhanath wears a deserted look on Buddha Jayanti as Kathmandu is under prohibitory orde...
Bauddhanath wears a deserted look on Buddha Jayanti as Kathm...
KATHMANDU, May 26: One of the major Buddhist pilgrim sites in the Kathmandu Valley, the Bauddhanath Stupa, wore a deserted look on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti on Wednesday.
May 26, 2021
POLITICS
Let us revolt like Buddha against regressive tendency: Dahal
Let us revolt like Buddha against regressive tendency: Dahal
KATHMANDU, May 26: Chairperson of CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that there is no option to waging a struggle against regressive thoughts and tendencies as Buddha did against the traditional thinking and awareness.
May 26, 2021
SOCIETY
1000 Ashoka trees planted in Lumbini
1000 Ashoka trees planted in Lumbini
LUMBINI, May 26: Mahasiddha World Peace Sanctuary in Lumbini planted 1000 Ashoka trees on the eve of Buddha Purnima. The trees were planted in the premises of the Sanctuary on May 25, Tuesday. Lord Buddha gained enlightenment, and died under an Ashoka tree, also called Peepal tree.
May 26, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
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USA, May 26: Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S.
May 26, 2021
SOCIETY
2565th Buddha Jayanti being marked today
2565th Buddha Jayanti being marked today
RUPANDEHI, May 26: Today is Baisakh Shukla Purnima, as per the Lunar Calendar or 2565th Buddha Jayanti – the day of the birth of Lord Buddha. The special full moon day is being celebrated by offering homage to Siddhartha Gautam who is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Bishnu.
May 26, 2021
WORLD
1.1 million evacuated before cyclone hits India’s east coast
1.1 million evacuated before cyclone hits India’s east coast
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NEW DELHI, May 26: More than 1.1 million people have evacuated low-lying areas before a cyclone hits part of India’s eastern coast around midday Wednesday.
May 26, 2021