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Emissions fell record seven per cent in 2020, finds study

Paris, December 11 Carbon emissions fell a record seven per cent in 2020 as countries imposed lockdowns and restrictions on movement during the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Form ‘new body’ to probe extra judicial killings: Supreme Court

Kathmandu, December 11 The Supreme Court has directed the government to form a new body to investigate allegations of extra judicial killings. The apex court’s order...

South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk dies from COVID-19 complications

VILNIUS/SEOUL – South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki–duk, a controversial figure both for his work and in his personal life, died in Latvia from coronavirus complications on Friday,...

KMC to turn dust into bricks

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is preparing to produce bricks out of dust collected from the city, said the KMC. So far approximately 6,500...

Stokes, Archer rested for England’s tour of Sri Lanka

LONDON: All-rounder Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer have been rested for England’s two-test tour of Sri Lanka in January, but both will...

Marsh in mix for opening role, says Australia coach Langer

MELBOURNE: Australia coach Justin Langer says veteran Shaun Marsh is in the mix as a surprise opening option for the test series against India...

Nepal COVID-19 Update: 1044 new cases, 1271 recoveries and 11 fatalities recorded on Friday

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Health Ministry, in its regular press briefing, shared the latest updates on coronavirus contagion from across the country, and government’s response to the...

Bhutan parliament decriminalizes homosexuality, to delight of activists

KATHMANDU: A joint sitting of both houses of Bhutan’s parliament approved a bill on Thursday to legalize gay sex, making the tiny Himalayan kingdom...

Aviation Authority grants permit to Manang Air, Kailash to carry out Covid-19 rescue operation

KATHMANDU: After fulfilling the necessary air-safety protocol, the government has decided to allow Manang Air Pvt Ltd and Kailash Helicopter Services to transport coronavirus...

Kathmandu valley records 541 new Covid-19 cases on Friday

KATHMANDU: The three districts of Kathmandu valley reported as many as 541 new cases of the coronavirus infection on Friday. Of the total 1,044 new...

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