ECONOMY, WORLD
Zimbabwe central bank says it secures $500 million to ease dollar shortages
Zimbabwe central bank says it secures $500 million to ease d...
HARARE, May 19: Zimbabwe’s central bank has secured a $500 million loan from unspecified international banks to support interbank currency trading from Monday and ease a dollar crunch that has brought fuel and medicine shortages, Governor John Mangudya said.
May 19, 2019
WORLD
Jobs, corruption top issues as Malawi votes for president
Jobs, corruption top issues as Malawi votes for president
LILONGWE, May 19: Corruption and the need for economic growth are the main campaign issues as Malawi goes to the polls Tuesday for a presidential election that pits the incumbent against his own vice president as well as the country’s main opposition party.
May 19, 2019
SOCIETY
May 19: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
May 19: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.
May 19, 2019
WORLD
Saudis say they don’t want war, but will defend themselves
Saudis say they don’t want war, but will defend themselves
DUBAI, May 19: Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf after attacks on the kingdom’s energy sector.
May 19, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Salman Khan to turn an item boy in 'Munna Badnaam Hua, plays a college going boy
Salman Khan to turn an item boy in 'Munna Badnaam Hua, plays...
Some interesting details about an item number 'Munna BadnaamHua' from 'Dabangg 3' was reported earlier. As 'Dabangg 3' shows a transition from Salman Khan from being a local goon to a cop, it will also show his college life and that's where the film will have its peppy number, titled, 'Munna Badnaam...
May 19, 2019
WORLD
Tornadoes rake Southern Plains; more severe weather expected
Tornadoes rake Southern Plains; more severe weather expected
DALLAS, May 19: A spate of tornadoes raked across the Southern Plains, leaving damage and causing few injuries, and parts of the region were bracing for more severe thunderstorms and possible flooding.
May 19, 2019
SOCIETY
3 Hundi operators arrested in Kathmandu
3 Hundi operators arrested in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, May 19: Acting on a tip-off, a team of police has raided in a flat in Chabahil Ganesthan and arrested three people involved in Hundi, the illegal money transfer system.
May 19, 2019
SOCIETY
In lack of birthing centre in Mahottari rural municipality, expecting mothers face problem...
In lack of birthing centre in Mahottari rural municipality,...
MAHOTTARI , May 19: The pregnant women, new mothers and newborn in Mahottari Rural Municipality in Mahottari district are at risk of several health issues in lack of a birthing center.
May 19, 2019
SOCIETY
Violence against women growing at alarming rate: police
Violence against women growing at alarming rate: police
KATHMANDU, May 19: Chief of the Metropolitan Kathmandu Crime Range Uttam Raj Subedi said on Sunday that violence against women is growing at an alarming rate with an adverse effect on their mental and physical health.
May 19, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Social, Movies
Abortion rights demonstration held on Cannes red carpet
Abortion rights demonstration held on Cannes red carpet
Ahead of Saturday’s premiere of an Argentine documentary on abortion, dozens of women demonstrated for abortion rights on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Women, including the filmmakers and activists seen in the film, waved green handkerchiefs and carried a large banner while w...
May 19, 2019