ECONOMY
Agro losses due to tornado estimated at half billion rupees
Agro losses due to tornado estimated at half billion rupees
KATHMANDU, April 12: The tornado, which hit two Tarai districts on March 31, caused Rs 508 million worth of crop and livestock loss, according to preliminary government assessment.
Apr 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Pangolin scales widely traded illegally in Dolakha
Pangolin scales widely traded illegally in Dolakha
DOLAKHA, April 12: The unabated poaching and smuggling of the rare anteater pangolin has led to its disappearance from most parts of Dolakha.
Apr 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Madrid to have replica of Lumbini
Madrid to have replica of Lumbini
KATHMANDU, April 12: A replica of Lumbini—the birthplace of Lord Buddha-- is set to come into being soon in Madrid, the capital city of Spain.
Apr 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Two girls found dead in a pit dug by brick kiln
Two girls found dead in a pit dug by brick kiln
SARLAHI, April 12: Two minor girls were found dead in a water-filled pit dug by a brick factory in Harion Municipality-4, of Sarlahi district on Tuesday.
Apr 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Indian assistance for maternity hospital in Siraha
Indian assistance for maternity hospital in Siraha
KATHMANDU, April 112: The Indian government has built a maternity hospital in Siraha district.
Apr 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Three Chinese nationals arrested with three kg gold hiding in rectum
Three Chinese nationals arrested with three kg gold hiding i...
KATHMANDU, April 11: Three Chinese nationals have been arrested at Tribhuvan International Airport for possessing 3.3 kg of gold in the rectum.
Apr 11, 2019
WORLD
World Bank puts Mozambique's economic losses from Cyclone Idai at up to $773 million
World Bank puts Mozambique's economic losses from Cyclone Id...
JOHANNESBURG, April 11: The World Bank estimates the direct economic losses from Cyclone Idai in Mozambique to range from $656 million-$773 million (590.26 million pounds), covering damage to buildings, infrastructure and agriculture, a note sent out via the United Nations said on Thursday.
Apr 11, 2019
WORLD
Libya fighting kills 56, European powers jostle over conflict
Libya fighting kills 56, European powers jostle over conflic...
TRIPOLI/ROME, April 11: Fighting between eastern Libyan forces and Tripoli government troops killed 56 people and forced 6,000 to flee their homes in the capital in the last week, the United Nations said on Thursday, as France and Italy wrangled over how to respond to the renewed conflict.
Apr 11, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
KISS embarks on energetic, electrifying farewell tour
KISS embarks on energetic, electrifying farewell tour
After 46 years in the music industry, the self-proclaimed “hottest band in the world” will be hanging up their platform boots and makeup brushes.
Apr 11, 2019
SOCIETY
April 11: 6 things to know by 6 PM
April 11: 6 things to know by 6 PM
Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.
Apr 11, 2019