SOCIETY
Hindu general gathering commences in Damauli
Hindu general gathering commences in Damauli
DAMAULI, Oct 18: A World Omkar and Hindu General Gathering Festival has kicked off at local Byasgufa area from today, with the objective of introducing the birthplace of Ved Vyas to the world.
Oct 18, 2018
WORLD
Man linked to Saudi prince at consulate when writer vanished
Man linked to Saudi prince at consulate when writer vanished
ISTANBUL, Oct 18: A man who previously traveled with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s entourage to the United States entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul just before writer Jamal Khashoggi vanished there, according to images published Thursday by a pro-government Turkish newspaper.
Oct 18, 2018
WORLD
French finance minister cancels trip to Saudi conference
French finance minister cancels trip to Saudi conference
PARIS, Oct 18: France’s finance minister has canceled his attendance at an upcoming investment conference in Saudi Arabia amid doubts over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Oct 18, 2018
SOCIETY
15-year-old drowns
15-year-old drowns
SAPTARI, Oct 18: A boy drowned in the Koshi River while taking a bath today at Tilathi Koiladi rural municipality-5 in Saptari.
Oct 18, 2018
SOCIETY
No Dashain joy among Surkhet flood victims
No Dashain joy among Surkhet flood victims
SURKHET, Oct 18: When the entire country seems to be immersed in festive mood as the Nepali are celebrating the Bijaya Dashami, the most precious day of the Dashain festival tomorrow, the atmosphere at the temporary settlement occupied by those displaced by floods is quite bleak. The festival could...
Oct 18, 2018
ECONOMY
Modikhola power plant in full operation
Modikhola power plant in full operation
PARBAT, Oct 18: The Modikhola Hydropower Project based in Modi rural municipality, Parbat has finally started functioning to its full capacity.
Oct 18, 2018
SOCIETY
Devotees throng historic Taleju temple to observe Mahanawami
Devotees throng historic Taleju temple to observe Mahanawami
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: Devotees today thronged the Taleju Bhawani Temple to observe the Mahanawami, the ninth day of the Dashain festival. This historic temple of a Hindu goddess located at Hanumandhoka Durbar Square is opened once in a year to the public on this day or the Mahanawami.
Oct 18, 2018
WORLD
US officials optimistic on US-China military ties
US officials optimistic on US-China military ties
SINGAPORE, Oct 18: After a rocky few months, Pentagon officials say they sense that relations with the Chinese military may be stabilizing.
Oct 18, 2018
Lifestyle
Ex-USA Gymnastics head indicted in Texas on tampering charge
Ex-USA Gymnastics head indicted in Texas on tampering charge
HUNTSVILLE, Oct 18: Former USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny was arrested Wednesday after a Texas grand jury indicted him, alleging he tampered with evidence in the sexual assault investigation of now-imprisoned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Oct 18, 2018
WORLD
Trump asks Turkey for audio, video evidence on Khashoggi
Trump asks Turkey for audio, video evidence on Khashoggi
WASHINGTON, Oct 18: The U.S. has asked Turkey for a recording that could reveal gruesome details of what happened to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. But he’s not confirming there is any such recording, as reported by Turkish media, and he’s continuing to urge...
Oct 18, 2018