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G20: Xi Jinping’s snub of summit the latest in escalation of ambition between two assertive powers Photo: Facebook/ABC News
A more likely explanation is the intense competition between Xi Jinping’s China and Narendra Modi’s India over leadership status when it comes to the global...
Experts point fingers at PM2.5 pollution caused by vehicular emissions for the sharp rise in chronic respiratory and other diseases
Education
Hearing-impaired pupils bemoan educational gaps
Hearing-impaired pupils bemoan educational gaps The shortage of qualified teachers for courses such as IT, accountancy is a major concern
KMC extends Rs9 million to 'model schools' in the city
KMC extends Rs9 million to 'model schools' in the city Bhanu, Sanskrit and Kanya secondary schools receive Rs3 million each under the metropolis’ policy and...
TU grappling with financial problems
TU grappling with financial problems The TU Senate endorsed Rs28 billion budget in the fiscal year 2021/22, the government released...
Society
Olympic swimming in the Seine highlights efforts to clean up city rivers worldwide Environment
Olympic swimming in the Seine highlights efforts to clean up city rivers worldwide One year out from the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, Paris has announced it...
How bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis Environment
How bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis The latest UN University report revealed that the annual sales of the global bottled water...
Census 2021: Nepal's population stands at 29.16 million People
Census 2021: Nepal's population stands at 29.16 million Nepal's official population size is 29,164,578 of which, 66.2 per cent of the population lives...
Waste to clean water: tiny carbon particles can do the job People
Waste to clean water: tiny carbon particles can do the job Carbon nanomaterials are more efficient and economically viable than conventional materials
Crime
Police launch tech-savvy investigation into Gongabu loot
Police launch tech-savvy investigation into Gongabu loot Traders demand compensation after plunder of mobile phones and property worth over Rs80 million
TIA Director General Thakur suspended over leaked audio clip
TIA Director General Thakur suspended over leaked audio clip Thakur has been accused of negotiating with Thai Smile Airlines for his personal gains
Ten years after verdict, a human trafficking convict is arrested
Ten years after verdict, a human trafficking convict is arrested Police say Kavita Ghimire, of Baramchi, Sindhupalchok, has been sent to Chautara prison 
Climate
Reasons for optimism despite worsening climate damage
Reasons for optimism despite worsening climate damage Climate change is causing irreversible changes to sea ice, oceans and glaciers
Was Earth already heating up, or did global warming reverse a long-term cooling trend?
Was Earth already heating up, or did global warming reverse a long-term cooling trend? What about the thousands of years before the Industrial Revolution, before thermometers, and before humans...
'Langtang and Jugal Himal peaks turn black'
'Langtang and Jugal Himal peaks turn black' Helambu is famous for stunning views of Langtang and Dorje-Lhakpa peaks – but there isn't...
Arts
Society
Olympic swimming in the Seine highlights efforts to clean up city rivers worldwide
Olympic swimming in the Seine highlights efforts to clean up city rivers worldwide One year out from the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, Paris has announced it...
How bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis
How bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis The latest UN University report revealed that the annual sales of the global bottled water...
Census 2021: Nepal's population stands at 29.16 million
Census 2021: Nepal's population stands at 29.16 million Nepal's official population size is 29,164,578 of which, 66.2 per cent of the population lives...
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