SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Kathmandu region at risk of larger earthquake, warn scientists
Kathmandu region at risk of larger earthquake, warn scientis...
An earthquake much more powerful and damaging than last year’s 7.8 magnitude quake could rock Kathmandu and the Himalayan Frontal Fault, scientists have warned.
Scientists conducted field research and analysis in the year following the 2015 Gorkha earthquake in Nepal, which killed 9,000 people an...
Dec 06, 2016
Lifestyle
Self-defense class boosts confidence among girls
Self-defense class boosts confidence among girls
LALITPUR, Dec 6: The association of St. Mary’s Alumni Nepal (ASMAN) organized a self-defense training with trainers from Paritran Risk Management Solutions (PRISMS) at St. Mary’s High School, Jawalakhel from November 28 to December 3.
Dec 06, 2016
SPORTS
Valley Public into semifinal
Valley Public into semifinal
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Valley Public School registered twin wins in girls' basketball to book semifinal spot in the Sixth Angels' Heart Sports Festival on Tuesday. Valley Public overcame Bhadrakali School 20-15 and host Angels' Heart 25-23 respectively.
Dec 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Man kills woman after attempts of abortion fails
Man kills woman after attempts of abortion fails
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Police on Tuesday arrested a man for his alleged involvement in murdering his female partner with whom he was having an illicit relation while her husband was abroad. He reportedly took such extreme measures after repeated attempts of abortion failed.
Dec 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Global Disability Inclusion Conference begins
Global Disability Inclusion Conference begins
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: A three-day Global Disability Inclusion conference, which brings together global experts and representatives from the disabled people's organisations from over 40 countries, started in Kathmandu from Tuesday.
Dec 06, 2016
WORLD
Germany's Merkel re-elected as conservative party leader
Germany's Merkel re-elected as conservative party leader
BERLIN, Dec 6: Chancellor Angela Merkel has won a new two-year term as leader of Germany's main conservative party after stressing her determination to prevent a repeat of last year's huge migrant influx.
Dec 06, 2016
SOCIETY
Turkish national arrested with 6 kg hashish
Turkish national arrested with 6 kg hashish
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Nepal Police on Monday arrested a Turkish national in possession of 6 kg hashish while trying to smuggle the contraband to Turkey.
Dec 06, 2016
POLITICS
Maoist Center urges PM to expedite talks with parties
Maoist Center urges PM to expedite talks with parties
KATHMANDU, Dec 7 : Ruling CPN (Maoist Center) has decided to hold political discussions with all the parties for endorsing the constitution amendment bill through a two-thirds parliamentary majority.
Dec 06, 2016
SPORTS
Real won't relax in battle for top spot, says Zidane
Real won't relax in battle for top spot, says Zidane
Real Madrid will not conserve energy against Borussia Dortmund despite having already qualified for the Champions League last 16 and are intent on taking top spot in Group F, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday.
Dec 06, 2016
ECONOMY
NAC, Soaltee join hands for tourism promotion
NAC, Soaltee join hands for tourism promotion
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Soaltee Crowne Plaza and Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) have entered into a commercial agreement with the intention of engaging in mutually beneficial business activities for both the sides.
Dec 06, 2016