Kathmandu-Delhi flights to resume from Dec 16

KATHMANDU: The governments of Nepal and India have approved the resumption of regular scheduled flights between Kathmandu and Delhi under the Air Transport Bubble mechanism. The bubble flights will start from December 16. The national flag...

Committee recommends five-day week

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 10 A committee formed by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has recommended a five-day working week. The committee formed by the ministry in October to promote tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic...

Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films

NEW YORK: The Walt Disney Co.’s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxy’s worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10...

Rights violation rampant in Nepal, says AHRC

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 10 The Asian Human Rights Commission today alleged that the government had been using the COVID-19 pandemic to exercise control, commit human rights violations, and deny justice to victims of human rights abuses. According...

Raise your voice

I read newspapers on a regular basis, and what particularly catches my eyes are the columns and pages brimming with articles on girls and women. I do not know why they entice me. May be...

Geminid meteor shower most active on Dec 13

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 10 The Geminid meteor shower that has been active since December 4 will be most active on the night of December 13, Nepal Astronomical Society said. The society’s President Suresh Bhattarai said as many...

EDITORIAL: For free vaccines

The vaccines must be made available for free so that no one is left behind in the vaccination programme Even though countries around the world, especially the rich ones, are readying to vaccinate their citizens...

Central Zoo reopens after eight months

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 10 The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel has reopened after eight months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors must follow health safety guidelines inside the zoo as the risk of infection still persists,...