WORLD
China to avoid debt burden for BRI participating countries: envoy
China to avoid debt burden for BRI participating countries:...
AMMAN, April 8: Li Chengwen, ambassador for China-Arab States Cooperation Forum Affairs of China's Foreign Ministry, refuted on Sunday the criticism that China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will create so-called "debt trap" for some participating countries.
Apr 08, 2019
Interview
Congress leadership lacks moral courage. It should be changed
Congress leadership lacks moral courage. It should be change...
The main opposition Nepali Congress is a divided house once again. There is war of words between party president Sher Bahadur Deuba and Koirala faction, most notably Dr Shekhar Koirala and Dr Shashank Koirala. Party president says one thing about government’s decision, his spokesperson soon opposes...
Apr 08, 2019
WORLD
Korean Air chairman Cho dies weeks after ouster from board
Korean Air chairman Cho dies weeks after ouster from board
SEOUL, April 8: Korean Air patriarch, chairman and CEO Cho Yang-ho died of a chronic illness on Monday, the airline said, raising hopes for leadership renewal just weeks after investors removed him from the board in a victory for shareholder activism.
Apr 08, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
Cardi B celebrates one year anniversary of album 'Invasion of Privacy'
Cardi B celebrates one year anniversary of album 'Invasion o...
American rapper Cardi B is feeling good as she celebrates the first anniversary of her album 'Invasion of Privacy'. The 'Taki Taki' singer expressed her happiness over the album's first anniversary, on Twitter and Instagram.
Apr 08, 2019
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
After Saudi, Kuwait prepares to launch massive crackdown on migrants
After Saudi, Kuwait prepares to launch massive crackdown on...
KATHMANDU, April 8: Kuwait is planning a massive crackdown on undocumented workers in a move which is likely to affect thousands of expat workers in what has been seen as the beginning of a series of efforts to reduce migrant workers.
Apr 08, 2019
SPORTS
Lamichhane reaches 50-wicket mark in T20
Lamichhane reaches 50-wicket mark in T20
KATHMANDU, April 8: Nepal national team spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has now 50 wickets to his credit in T20 matches. He reached the milestone when his side Delhi Capitals defeated struggler Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League in Bangalore on Sunday.
Apr 08, 2019
SPORTS
Sher Bahadur Foundation, Muktinath Bank sign agreement for volleyball winner prize
Sher Bahadur Foundation, Muktinath Bank sign agreement for v...
KATHMANDU, April 8: Sher Bahadur Memorial Foundation has signed a contract with Muktinath Development Bank to reward the winner of the fifth KNP National Women’s Volleyball Tournament.
The foundation’s patron Gamali Khadka and the bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pradhunna Pokharel signed on t...
Apr 08, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Joe Berlinger to direct investigative Martin Luther King feature film
Joe Berlinger to direct investigative Martin Luther King fea...
Acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger has been roped in to direct a feature film revolving around the investigation of civil rights champion, Martin Luther King, Jr's assassination. Titled ‘Slay the Dreamer’, the film is based on the life of James Lawson, a friend and advisor to King, reported Deadline.
Apr 08, 2019
ECONOMY
Upper Naugarh to start power generation by mid-May
Upper Naugarh to start power generation by mid-May
DARCHULA, April 8: Upper Naugarh Gad Small Hydroelectric Project (8 MW) of Darchula is starting power generation by mid-May.
Apr 08, 2019
ECONOMY
Work resumes in Koshi Corridor
Work resumes in Koshi Corridor
KATHMANDU, April 8: Work on Koshi Corridor Transmission Line has resumed after the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has resolved differences with the locals of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City.
According to officials of the power utility, the local unit now has no objection over building transmission...
Apr 08, 2019