China prepares for return of lunar probe with moon samples

BEIJING: Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 45 years. The Chang’e probe...

In Pictures: New Road dresses colourful amid pandemic

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Rape cases increasing in Banke

BANKE, DECEMBER 15 Banke has witnessed a rise in the number of rape cases in the past few months. A woman was raped a few months ago at Dudawa of Banke. The incident was reported to...

US regulators OK genetically modified pig for food, drugs

NEW YORK: US regulators have approved a genetically modified pig for food and medical products, making it the second such animal to get the green light for human consumption. But the company behind it...

In Pictures: Pashupatinath Temple reopens after pandemic hiatus

Kathmandu, December 16 The Pashupathinath Temple reopens after being closed for nine months owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The temple has reopened for the public from today while abiding with government-set health protocols including social distancing...

50 tippers seized

SIRAHA, DECEMBER 15 Traffic police today seized 50 tippers that were loaded beyond their capacity with limestone in Siraha. Tippers loaded with limestone for Maruti Cement and Surya Cement industries were taken under control for action....

Cops flee after arrest warrant

RAUTAHAT, DECEMBER 15 Three police personnel have been absconding after an arrest warrant was issued against them by Rautahat District Police Office. Three police personnel, including Inspector Nabin Kumar Singh, were suspended on the charge of...

EU regulators move up Pfizer vaccine assessment to Dec. 21

BERLIN: Facing strong pressure from Germany and other European Union nations, the bloc’s medicines agency on Tuesday moved up a meeting to assess the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine to Dec. 21, likely bringing vaccinations a...