WORLD
Activists launch project to save America's smallest wild cat
Activists launch project to save America's smallest wild cat
CARACAS, Sept 26: As America’s smallest wild cat, the kodkod, nears extinction, Chilean activists, together with National Geographic, to create a conservation plan, the Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB) reported Tuesday.
Sep 26, 2018
WORLD
Argentine President reiterates sovereignty claim to Falkland islands at UNGA
Argentine President reiterates sovereignty claim to Falkland...
NEW YORK, Sept 26: Argentine President Mauricio Macri reiterated the country’s sovereignty claim to the UK-ruled Falkland Islands while addressing the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
Sep 26, 2018
SOCIETY
Number of Bengal tigers reaches 87 in Bardiya Nat’l Park
Number of Bengal tigers reaches 87 in Bardiya Nat’l Park
BARDIYA, Sept 26: A number of endangering Bengal tigers have significantly increased in Bardiya National Park. According to tiger census carried out in 2017 by the Bardiya National Park, the number has reached 87.
Sep 26, 2018
ECONOMY
Oil surges to 4-year high as investors see no sign of production rise amid Iran sanctions
Oil surges to 4-year high as investors see no sign of produc...
BRUSSELS, Sept 26: Crude oil prices have jumped to the highest level since November 2014 as key producers like Russia and OPEC are not increasing production, while Iran will soon be hit by US sanctions on its energy industry.
Sep 26, 2018
SOCIETY
2020 Diversity Visa program opening on October 3
2020 Diversity Visa program opening on October 3
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: 2020 Diversity Visa (DV) programs will open on October 3 at 9:45 PM Nepali Standard Time (NST). The application period will end on November 6 at 10:45 PM NST.
Sep 26, 2018
WORLD
Beautiful Chimera: South Korean artist paints optical illusions on her face
Beautiful Chimera: South Korean artist paints optical illusi...
SEOUL, Sept 26: Artist Dain Yoon looks in the mirror to find her canvas: with the help of makeup, she makes her face appear to be transparent and merging with the sky, buildings and the landscape behind her without a drop of Photoshop!
Sep 26, 2018
POLITICS
Nepal always avoids caveats:PM Oli informs high-level event on Action for Peacekeeping
Nepal always avoids caveats:PM Oli informs high-level event...
NEW YORK, Sept 26: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said Nepal has always avoided caveats as it has detrimental impact on mandate implementation and performance because it compromises much needed operational autonomy.
Sep 26, 2018
SOCIETY
Traffic Police set up 13 help desk for passengers in Valley
Traffic Police set up 13 help desk for passengers in Valley
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The Metropolitan Traffic Police Division (MTPD), Kathmandu has set up 13 help desk for passengers in different parts of Kathmandu Valley with the opening of bus tickets booking in view of the upcoming Dashain and Tihar festivals.
Sep 26, 2018
Lifestyle
Will Smith feels 'absolute terror' in Grand Canyon bungee jump
Will Smith feels 'absolute terror' in Grand Canyon bungee ju...
LOS ANGELES, Sept 26: Actor Will Smith took a bungee jump into the Grand Canyon on Tuesday to mark his 50th birthday and raise money for a global education campaign.
Sep 26, 2018
Lifestyle
China: Vatican signs concord gaining right to appoint bishops
China: Vatican signs concord gaining right to appoint bishop...
BEIJING, Sept 26: A controversial agreement was signed Tuesday, naming the Pope head of the Chinese Catholic church with the right to appoint bishops.
Sep 26, 2018