SPORTS
Rath anchors Biratnagar Warriors to win in consecutive matches
Rath anchors Biratnagar Warriors to win in consecutive match...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Anshuman Rath’s 60 runs anchored the chase for Biratnagar Warriors winning the match by three wickets in a second nail-biting finish of the tournament. Pokhara left-arm spinners shared five wickets but couldn’t avoid the defeat.
Dec 20, 2017
WORLD
More than 100 new species found in Mekong region
More than 100 new species found in Mekong region
BANGKOK, Dec 20: A Vietnamese ‘crocodile lizard’ and a Thai turtle found on sale in a local market are among more than 100 new species discovered in the ecologically diverse but threatened Mekong region last year, researchers said Tuesday.
Dec 20, 2017
NEPAL
Agriculture dwindling in Madhes
Agriculture dwindling in Madhes
LAHAN, Dec 19: Despite its small area, Province 2 which consists of districts including Parsa, Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha and Saptari has the second highest population in the country among all the provinces. Traditional agriculture is the main income-generating activity of...
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Quake victims to spend third winter in tents
Quake victims to spend third winter in tents
BANEPA, Dec 20: With the third winter knocking at the doors of their makeshift tents, quake victims of Kavre are worried about protecting themselves and their children from the chilling cold this year.
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Woman injured in road accident dies in course of treatment
Woman injured in road accident dies in course of treatment
POKHARA, Dec 20: A woman injured in a road accident in Kaski on Tuesday evening died in the course of treatment at Western Regional Hospital today morning.
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Police seize more than 500 liters of illegal liquor
Police seize more than 500 liters of illegal liquor
UDAYAPUR, Dec 20: By Tuesday evening, police confiscated large quantity of illegal liquor, raw materials and utensils from Babari tole of Triyuga municipality-10, Khotang.
Dec 20, 2017
SPORTS
Khadka, good fielding effort restrict Rhinos to 122
Khadka, good fielding effort restrict Rhinos to 122
Paras Khadka’s three wickets and good all-round fielding effort by Biratnagar Warriors have restricted Pokhara Rhinos to 122 runs in 20 overs.
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Celebrations after over 1000 blind elderly regain eyesight
Celebrations after over 1000 blind elderly regain eyesight
HETAUDA, Dec 20: Mangari Majhi, 75, lost her eyesight two years ago to cataract. That added a lot of trouble to her life. She was forced to depend on others for even small things and this had stolen her dignity and peace of mind. “I would feel so bad about myself.
Dec 20, 2017
ECONOMY
Narrow road delays ICP operation
Narrow road delays ICP operation
BIRGUNJ, Dec 20: While arrangements are being made to initiate the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Nepal-India border in Birgunj, its operation is delayed due to lack of proper road in the Nepali side.
Dec 20, 2017
ECONOMY
NIC Asia receives Sebon nod to issue NIC Asia ebenture
NIC Asia receives Sebon nod to issue NIC Asia ebenture
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) has permitted NIC ASIA Bank Limited to issue 3 million units of NIC Asia Debenture 2081/82 worth Rs 3 billion.
Dec 20, 2017