POLITICS
450 leaders and cadres abandon Chand-led party
450 leaders and cadres abandon Chand-led party
NUWAKOT, August 6: At least 450 district leaders and cadres have defected Netra Bikram Chand-led the Communist Party of Nepal. The defection was announced at a press conference organized by Rafat Sanchar Club in Bhaktapur today.
Aug 06, 2017
SPORTS
Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title
Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title
LONDON, August 6: Justin Gatlin ruined Usain Bolt's farewell party when the 35-year-old American won the world 100 meters title on Saturday, beating the Jamaican superstar into third and sparking a chorus of boos from a London crowd unhappy with his doping past.
Aug 06, 2017
WORLD
China urges N. Korea to halt tests as global pressure mounts
China urges N. Korea to halt tests as global pressure mounts
MANILA, August 6: A global pressure campaign on North Korea propelled by sharp new U.N. sanctions received a welcome boost Sunday from China, the North’s economic lifeline, as Beijing called on the pariah nation to halt its missile and nuclear tests.
Aug 06, 2017
POLITICS
'Provincial and central elections within third week of November'
'Provincial and central elections within third week of Novem...
POKHARA, August 6: Chairperson of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has said that discussion was underway among political parties to hold a provincial and federal election within the third week of coming November.
Aug 06, 2017
POLITICS
Elected representatives in Bharatpur metropolis to be sworn in today
Elected representatives in Bharatpur metropolis to be sworn...
CHITWAN, August 6: The elected representatives in Bharatpur Metropolitan City will be administered the oath of office at 3:00 pm today. Two of them—one being elected chairperson at ward 4 Hari Acharya and another chairperson at ward 7 Rajendra Mani Kafle--will not be sworn in however as their defeat...
Aug 06, 2017
SOCIETY
Banda affects life in nine eastern districts
Banda affects life in nine eastern districts
TERHATHUM, August 6: A banda or general strike called today by the Limbuwan State Council affiliated to Rastriya Janamukti Party has crippled life in nine eastern districts across the Arun River.
Aug 06, 2017
My City
Gurung Films Flourishing in Pokhara
Gurung Films Flourishing in Pokhara
Pokhara is a melting pot of a diverse group of communities. People belonging to various cultures live here in harmony with a shared sense of tradition. The city has also given a significant space to Gurung films.
Aug 06, 2017
My City
Mr and Miss Baglung wraps up first audition
Mr and Miss Baglung wraps up first audition
Baglung is all set to witness the first ever Mister and Miss Baglung 2017 contest. The pageant will be jointly organized by Manjari Group, Nawa Jiwan Re-establishment Center and Kalika Bhagwati Club.
Aug 06, 2017
My City
Bhaktapur locals gear up for Gaijatra
Bhaktapur locals gear up for Gaijatra
Bhaktapur locals have expedited the preparations toward Gaijatra festival, to be celebrated on Tuesday. Local residents belonging to the Newar community gather to celebrate Gijatra amid much fervor with traditional Lakhe dance, dramas and processions.
Aug 06, 2017
My City
Is relationship initiation a gender-based role?
Is relationship initiation a gender-based role?
When it comes to initiating any form of relationship, including friendship, girls in Nepali society are seen holding back. One can observe a tendency among girls to wait for the guy to start a conversation, break the ice and eventually start friendship or a romantic alliance.
Aug 06, 2017