SPORTS
‘Asia’s first’ women’s T20 league postponed for late April; marquees announced
‘Asia’s first’ women’s T20 league postponed for late April;...
KATHMANDU, March 19: First ever women’s franchise-based T20 league, organized by National Cricket League (NCL) Sports Pvt Ltd, is set to be held in Baijyanathpur Cricket Ground, Biratnagar from April 20 to 27. The NCL Women’s T20 Cricket League is the first premier cricket event for women players in...
Mar 19, 2019
WORLD
Over 1,000 feared dead after cyclone slams into Mozambique
Over 1,000 feared dead after cyclone slams into Mozambique
JOHANNESBURG, March 19: More than 1,000 people were feared dead in Mozambique four days after a cyclone slammed into the country, submerging entire villages and leaving bodies floating in the floodwaters, the nation’s president said.
Mar 19, 2019
ECONOMY
Kabeli transmission line awaits completion, contractor seeks deadline extension
Kabeli transmission line awaits completion, contractor seeks...
PANCHTHAR, March 19: Even after the passing of the fourth extended deadline, the Kabeli Corridor Transmission Line which was to connect the electricity produced in the eastern hilly districts to the central grid still awaits completion. The latest deadline was February 7 this year.
Mar 19, 2019
ECONOMY
Private sector authorized to supervise paragliding flights in Pokhara
Private sector authorized to supervise paragliding flights i...
POKHARA, March 19: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has authorized Nepal Airsports Association (NAA) to regulate and supervise paragliding flights in Pokhara.
Mar 19, 2019
POLITICS
US urges Nepal not to repatriate Tibetan refugees
US urges Nepal not to repatriate Tibetan refugees
KATHMANDU, March 19: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed hope that Nepal would uphold the principle of non-refoulement principle in case of Tibetan refugees.
Mar 19, 2019
My City, Gen-Next, Slammed
Wish I could be a father
Wish I could be a father
When I see kids around
Playing and talking
Caring and calling
I wish I could have my own
Mar 19, 2019
POLITICS
Bill authorizing PM to mobilize army criticized
Bill authorizing PM to mobilize army criticized
KATHMANDU, Mar 19: Opposition parties have taken strong exception to a draft bill that allows the prime minister to independently mobilize Nepal Army. The Bill on Work, Responsibility and Rights of the National Security Council, awaiting approval of the federal parliament, proposes added powers to t...
Mar 19, 2019
POLITICS
Govt agrees to publicize Lal panel report
Govt agrees to publicize Lal panel report
KATHMANDU, March 19: Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) lifted its House obstruction on Monday after the government promised to make public a probe report prepared by former justice Girish Chandra Lal on the rights violations during the 2015-16 Madhes protests.
Mar 19, 2019
ECONOMY
Restriction on contract manufacturing draws flak
Restriction on contract manufacturing draws flak
KATHMANDU, March 19: As the parliament meeting on Monday endorsed a bill that bars foreign firms from contracting out the manufacturing of their primary products to Nepali firms, experts and some lawmakers have said the provision will discourage foreign investors.
Mar 19, 2019
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
80% of accused rapists were acquaintances of the victims
80% of accused rapists were acquaintances of the victims
KATHMANDU, March 19: It is a general belief in the Nepali society that the rapists are generally people who are stranger to the victims. But the data maintained by Nepal Police shows otherwise.
Mar 19, 2019