WORLD
USDA to administer nearly $6bln in aid to farmers hurt by retaliatory tariffs
USDA to administer nearly $6bln in aid to farmers hurt by re...
WASHINGTON, Aug 28: The announcement comes after the United States and Mexico reached a bilateral deal as a result of the North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations. Canada has not joined the accord yet, but the talks between Washington and Ottawa continue.
Aug 28, 2018
My City
Queen in greens
Queen in greens
As I listen to the music of rivers
I am reminded of you somewhere sitting faraway in the laps of mountains
Your face comes to me as splashes of water drops
Your permed hair reminds me of waves of the river
Your long finger touches my feelings as if caressing my emotions
Oh your soul has been m...
Aug 28, 2018
SOCIETY
Lack of water passages in canal a major fault
Lack of water passages in canal a major fault
NEPALGUNJ, Aug 28: Right after completion of the headwork of Sikta Irrigation Project in Agaiya of Banke, the locals had protested against the narrow outlet for water. They had expressed their fear that the narrow outlet would greatly risk their settlement. They had warned that the main canal which...
Aug 28, 2018
My City
Indigenous Knowledge: System for future reference
Indigenous Knowledge: System for future reference
The knowledge system possessed by various communities across the globe, which has been used and passed down through several generations, is termed as indigenous or traditional knowledge. This knowledge is generally embedded in the cultural tradition of any religion, indigenous or local communities.
Aug 28, 2018
My City
Exhausting yet exuberant Nyeku Jatra Mataya
Exhausting yet exuberant Nyeku Jatra Mataya
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: The advent of Janai Purnima gets the whole of Kathmandu to shine in a festive mood. Similarly, at Patan, the locals partake in a unique procession – the Nyeku Jatra Mataya – with traditional lights as its major highlight. Devotees of Patan take a tour of the courtyards, visiting...
Aug 28, 2018
SPORTS
Manchester United troubles intensify as Spurs win 3-0 at Old Trafford
Manchester United troubles intensify as Spurs win 3-0 at Old...
MANCHESTER, Aug 28: MANCHESTER UNITED 0 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3
Aug 28, 2018
SPORTS
Former England U-19 captain Holden, county stalwart Fuller to represent Chitwan Tigers in...
Former England U-19 captain Holden, county stalwart Fuller t...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Chitwan Tigers announced a couple of English all-rounders as their overseas recruits for the forthcoming season of Everest Premier League (EPL), on Monday. Max Holden, the former England U-19 captain, and James Fuller, a former New Zealand U-19 player, both currently play for Midd...
Aug 28, 2018
SPORTS
Nepal medal-less in taekwondo, boxing, karate as well
Nepal medal-less in taekwondo, boxing, karate as well
JAKARTA, Aug 28: Nepal became medal-less in taekwondo, boxing and karate as well, like in all other events, at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia. These are the three sports where the country has ever won medals at the Asian Games.
Aug 28, 2018
SPORTS
Adventure Studio crowned Futsal league champion
Adventure Studio crowned Futsal league champion
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Adventure Studio has been crowned as the champion of the sixth Nepal Telecom Corporate Futsal League 2018 on Monday. Studio defeated Mega Bank in the final to clinch the title.
Aug 28, 2018
SPORTS
20-man squad for SAFF announced; Nirajan Khadka returns after 5 years
20-man squad for SAFF announced; Nirajan Khadka returns afte...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: The interim head coach of Nepal national football team Bal Gopal Maharjan on Monday announced a 20-man squad for the upcoming SAFF Championship slated from September 4 through 15, shockingly leaving out some first team players. Maharjan announced the squad leaving out forward Geo...
Aug 28, 2018