WORLD
Dangerous Cat 4 Hurricane Willa closes in on Mexico coast
Dangerous Cat 4 Hurricane Willa closes in on Mexico coast
MEXICO CITY, Oct 23: Authorities rushed to evacuate low-lying areas and set up shelters as an “extremely dangerous” Hurricane Willa with winds of 145 mph (230 kph) headed toward a Tuesday afternoon landfall along a stretch of Mexico’s Pacific coast dotted with high-rise resorts, surfing beaches and...
Oct 23, 2018
WORLD
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Taiwan: USGS
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Taiwan: USGS
SINGAPORE, Oct 23: An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Taiwan, the United States Geological Survey said on Tuesday, and witnesses said it set buildings shaking in the capital Taipei.
Oct 23, 2018
ECONOMY
Industry Minister Yadav meets WTO Director General in Geneva
Industry Minister Yadav meets WTO Director General in Geneva
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav has held a meeting with Director General (DG) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Roberto Azevedo on Tuesday at the latter’s office.
Oct 23, 2018
ECONOMY, Interview
Ensure level playing field for all contractors
Ensure level playing field for all contractors
The Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) has long been charged for influencing government agencies for collusion in contracts of development works. A handful big players have allegedly been controlling the professional umbrella body of civil works contractors. But the new executiv...
Oct 23, 2018
My City
Tourism in Ilam
Tourism in Ilam
ILAM, Oct 23: Visitors from across the country plan to visit Ilam to enjoy the scenic view of Kanyam’s lush landscape and tea gardens. Sunrise and sunset from the location are also equally fascinating. However, relishing to the views of the snowcapped mountain ranges is less acknowledged at llam. No...
Oct 23, 2018
My City
Musikot Durbar: Recreational tourism destination
Musikot Durbar: Recreational tourism destination
RUKUM, Oct 23: Located in Rukum, Musikot Durbar has a rich history, dating back to centuries. The palace is believed to be named after Musi, the King's helper, during the 1700s.
Oct 23, 2018
SOCIETY
28 women trafficked from Nepal rescued from Uttar Pradesh
28 women trafficked from Nepal rescued from Uttar Pradesh
KATHMANDU, Oct 23 : Twenty-eight women from Nepal, who were allegedly being trafficked on the pretext of jobs in gulf countries, were rescued from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, Indian media reported.
Oct 23, 2018
My City
Exploring different facets of life
Exploring different facets of life
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: ‘Sirani: The Headrest’ by Manish Lal Shrestha, and ‘Shifting Values/Expectations Versus Reality’ by Bidhata KC is currently on display at Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited. This exhibition marks the seventh series of works produced by the recipients of the Australian H...
Oct 23, 2018
ECONOMY
Simrik Air adds two new choppers
Simrik Air adds two new choppers
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Simrik Air has added two new Airbus AS 350 B3e helicopters to its fleet. While the first, with call sign 9N AKD, landed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on last Friday, the second has been scheduled to arrive Nepal by February 2019.
Oct 23, 2018
SOCIETY
Two cadres of FSFN injured in clash
Two cadres of FSFN injured in clash
BARA, Oct 23: Two cadres of Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) were injured on Monday during a clash with locals following a dispute over the construction of a hospital in Pachrauta Municipality. The dispute ensued after the locals of Benauli and Beldari insisted on constructing hospital at their...
Oct 23, 2018