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16-year-old climate activist Greta wins ‘Alternative Nobel’



COPEHNAGEN: Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate activist, has won a Right Livelihood Award, also known as the “Alternative Nobel.”

According to the prize foundation, Thunberg, 16, has been recognized for ‘amplifying and inspiring political demands for climate action reflecting scientific facts.’

She will receive 1 million kronor ($103,000). An award ceremony will be held in Stockholm on December 4. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 25 September 2019 16:02 PM

Bamdev Gautam writes open letter to PM urging release of Oli from custody

KATHMANDU: Central member of the Nepali Communist Party, Bamdev Gautam,

Youth protest fuel price hike in Kathmandu

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Portugal to open consular office in Kathmandu

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Nepali Congress holds orientation for central representatives ahead of 15th general convention

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Health Ministry directs private medical colleges, hospitals to ensure minimum salary for nurses

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