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A return shaped by purpose

Kathmandu, April 27 -- When Anmol Shrestha, born in Kathmandu and raised in Southern California, took on a role as a public health researcher at The Oda Foundation in rural Kalikot for nine months, he... Read More


'Missing link' on Pune-Mumbai Expressway to open on May 1; no additional toll

India, April 27 -- Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday announced that no additional toll would be levied for using the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link project, and that existing toll ra... Read More


We are setting the pace for good governance, not just following the centre's lead

Nepal, April 27 -- Since the inception of federalism in Nepal, the provincial tier of government has faced constant criticism for being a redundant layer that merely increases government expenditure. ... Read More


Women, Matua community suffered the most under Mamata Banerjee's regime: PM Modi

India, April 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sharpened his attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, alleging that under chief minister Mamata Banerjee's 15-year tenur... Read More


"Let the ice wall melt": No safe way up Everest yet

Kathmandu, April 27 -- "It's clear. It's not possible." That blunt assessment from a joint inspection team has effectively stalled this year's Everest climbing season, as a massive serac perched abov... Read More


Hillside builds under scrutiny: Authorities say Genting, Cameron projects meet all rules

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 -- Authorities have moved to ease concerns over major hillside developments in Genting Highlands and Cameron Highlands, saying the projects comply with all regulatory requiremen... Read More


35% gap in new odonate study indicates mounting ecological stress in Western Ghats

India, April 27 -- A comprehensive new study of dragonflies and damselflies across the western ghats has revealed a yawning gap in biodiversity records, with researchers documenting only about 65% of ... Read More


Vocational courses go vacant amid UP Board prepares to make it compulsory

PRAYAGRAJ, April 27 -- The lack of student interest in vocational education has become a serious concern for officials, especially as the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) prepares t... Read More


Panju villagers halt 'unnecessary' rRs.r3-crore road project, force MMB to scale it down

India, April 27 -- Residents of Panju island between Vasai and Naigaon have forced the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) to cancel a Rs.3.24 crore road-strengthening tender after opposing what they cal... Read More


At Bengaluru, Omar pushes for investment to boost J&K education sector

Srinagar, April 27 -- J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday interacted with a delegation of education sector representatives in Bengaluru, highlighting the opportunities created by the recently n... Read More