SOCIETY
No Dashain joy among Surkhet flood victims
No Dashain joy among Surkhet flood victims
SURKHET, Oct 18: When the entire country seems to be immersed in festive mood as the Nepali are celebrating the Bijaya Dashami, the most precious day of the Dashain festival tomorrow, the atmosphere at the temporary settlement occupied by those displaced by floods is quite bleak. The festival could...
Oct 18, 2018
ECONOMY
Modikhola power plant in full operation
Modikhola power plant in full operation
PARBAT, Oct 18: The Modikhola Hydropower Project based in Modi rural municipality, Parbat has finally started functioning to its full capacity.
Oct 18, 2018
SOCIETY
Devotees throng historic Taleju temple to observe Mahanawami
Devotees throng historic Taleju temple to observe Mahanawami
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: Devotees today thronged the Taleju Bhawani Temple to observe the Mahanawami, the ninth day of the Dashain festival. This historic temple of a Hindu goddess located at Hanumandhoka Durbar Square is opened once in a year to the public on this day or the Mahanawami.
Oct 18, 2018
WORLD
US officials optimistic on US-China military ties
US officials optimistic on US-China military ties
SINGAPORE, Oct 18: After a rocky few months, Pentagon officials say they sense that relations with the Chinese military may be stabilizing.
Oct 18, 2018
Lifestyle
Ex-USA Gymnastics head indicted in Texas on tampering charge
Ex-USA Gymnastics head indicted in Texas on tampering charge
HUNTSVILLE, Oct 18: Former USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny was arrested Wednesday after a Texas grand jury indicted him, alleging he tampered with evidence in the sexual assault investigation of now-imprisoned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Oct 18, 2018
WORLD
Trump asks Turkey for audio, video evidence on Khashoggi
Trump asks Turkey for audio, video evidence on Khashoggi
WASHINGTON, Oct 18: The U.S. has asked Turkey for a recording that could reveal gruesome details of what happened to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. But he’s not confirming there is any such recording, as reported by Turkish media, and he’s continuing to urge...
Oct 18, 2018
Lifestyle
Retired Marine receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam actions
Retired Marine receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam actions
WASHINGTON, Oct 18: President Donald Trump presented the nation’s highest military honor Wednesday to an 80-year-old retired Marine sergeant major who five decades ago “fought with unmatched bravery” at the beginning of one of the Vietnam War’s longest and bloodiest battles.
Oct 18, 2018
SOCIETY
DASHAIN DELIGHT: Evergreen songs this festive season
DASHAIN DELIGHT: Evergreen songs this festive season
KATHMANDU, Oct 13: As Dashain is getting closer, the country is in a festive mood. Be it folk, pop or rock tunes, songs are integral to celebrations. Here's some of the evergreen songs that celebrates the spirit of Dashain and should find its way to your playlists.
Oct 18, 2018
TECHNOLOGY
At Facebook, public funds join push to remove Zuckerberg as chairman
At Facebook, public funds join push to remove Zuckerberg as...
Oct 18: Four major U.S. public funds that hold shares in Facebook Inc on Wednesday proposed removing Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg as chairman following several high-profile scandals and said they hoped to gain backing from larger asset managers.
Oct 18, 2018
SPORTS
Mourinho takes centre stage again as Premier League returns
Mourinho takes centre stage again as Premier League returns
MANCHESTER, Oct 18: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho’s “it’s not about me” comment after his team’s thrilling comeback win over Newcastle United is unlikely to be heeded on Saturday when he returns to his former club Chelsea.
Oct 18, 2018