WORLD
More than 100 separatists detained in Kashmir raids in pre-election crackdown
More than 100 separatists detained in Kashmir raids in pre-e...
SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Feb 23: More than 100 separatists in Kashmir were detained in overnight raids, police officials said on Saturday, as part of a crackdown on groups that might cause trouble ahead of nationwide elections set to be held by May.
Feb 23, 2019
SOCIETY
Provincial lawmaker Oli cremated
Provincial lawmaker Oli cremated
LAMAHI, Feb 23: Province 5 State Assembly member Uttar Kumar Oli who succumbed to injuries sustained from the road incident some three weeks ago was cremated today. He was 34.
Feb 23, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
Straight Outta Kathmandu is ON
Straight Outta Kathmandu is ON
Nepali rapper Uniq Poet released the music video of ‘Straight Outta Kathmandu’ from his Youtube channel on Wednesday.
Feb 23, 2019
SOCIETY
PM Oli celebrates 68th birthday by planting saplings
PM Oli celebrates 68th birthday by planting saplings
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today morning planted mango saplings on the premises of his official residence in Baluwatar to celebrate his 68th birthday.
Feb 23, 2019
SOCIETY
Police arrest six suspects in connection with Nakhkhu bomb explosion
Police arrest six suspects in connection with Nakhkhu bomb e...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Police have arrested six suspects in connection with Friday's bomb explosion outside the corporate office of mobile phone operator Ncell at Nakhkhu in Lalitpur.
Feb 23, 2019
SOCIETY
BNP bans leasing elephants for festivals, personal use
BNP bans leasing elephants for festivals, personal use
BANKE, Feb 23: Banke National Park has banned hiring of domesticated elephants for festivals and personal use. The Park follows the government outlawing the use of tamed elephants on rent for occasions and personal purpose across the country after amending the Act related to elephant management.
Feb 23, 2019
SOCIETY
Teacher killed in accident in Kathmandu
Teacher killed in accident in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: A teacher died after a bus this morning hit his motorcycle at Basundhara. Police confirmed the death of Pradeep Neupane, 39, in the accident happened at 7:15 am.
Feb 23, 2019
Lifestyle
R. Kelly arrested, charged in Chicago with sexual abuse
R. Kelly arrested, charged in Chicago with sexual abuse
CHICAGO, Feb 23: R. Kelly, the R&B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, was charged Friday with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17.
Feb 23, 2019
SOCIETY
DAOs instructed to launch investigation and take action against those involved in explosio...
DAOs instructed to launch investigation and take action agai...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has instructed District Administration Offices to immediately launch investigation and take action against those involved in recent bomb explosions in various districts.
Feb 23, 2019
WORLD
50M gallons of polluted water pours daily from US mine sites
50M gallons of polluted water pours daily from US mine sites
RIMINI, Feb 23: Every day many millions of gallons of water loaded with arsenic, lead and other toxic metals flow from some of the most contaminated mining sites in the U.S. and into surrounding streams and ponds without being treated, The Associated Press has found.
Feb 23, 2019