Lifestyle
Drunken seagulls found lurching on beaches
Drunken seagulls found lurching on beaches
Numerous seagulls are being taken to a local charity due to vomiting and staggering to walk. Once examined, rescuers found them bloated and reeking of alcohol.
Jul 08, 2018
WORLD
57 dead as Japan scrambles to rescue flood victims
57 dead as Japan scrambles to rescue flood victims
JAPAN, July 8: Earlier Sunday, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned of a "race against time" to rescue flood victims as there were still many people whose safety has yet to be confirmed.
Jul 08, 2018
WORLD
Turkey fires 18,500 state employees for alleged terror links
Turkey fires 18,500 state employees for alleged terror links
TURKEY, July 7: Turkish authorities ordered the dismissal of more than 18,500 state employees including police officers, soldiers and academics, in a decree published on Sunday.
Jul 08, 2018
POLITICS
'Committed' to improve education sector, MoE invites Dr. KC for discussions
'Committed' to improve education sector, MoE invites Dr. KC...
KATHMANDU, July 8: Minister for Education, Giriraj Mani Pokhrel has urged Dr. Govinda KC to end his hunger strike and fly to Kathmandu to discussion with the government.
Jul 08, 2018
Lifestyle
Nepathya enthrals fans in Tokyo
Nepathya enthrals fans in Tokyo
JAPAN, July 8: Nepathya performed at the Tokyo Dome City Hall amidst a well-attended group of Nepali music lovers based here. Majority were Nepalese, but Japanese audiences were also present at the concert.
Jul 08, 2018
POLITICS
Minister bats for 'positive regulations' on freedom of speech
Minister bats for 'positive regulations' on freedom of speec...
KATHMANDU, July 8: Minister for Information and Technology, Gokul Baskota said that the country needed to regulate social media and online portals through necessary laws.
Jul 08, 2018
WORLD
'Unprecedented' rain strands at least 1,000, kills at least 66 in Japan
'Unprecedented' rain strands at least 1,000, kills at least...
KURASHIKI, July 8: Unprecedented rains that have killed at least 66 people also stranded 1,000 in the western Japanese city of Kurashiki on Sunday, including about 100 at a hospital, with rescuers using helicopters and boats after rivers surged over their banks.
Jul 08, 2018
SOCIETY
Two Indian boys held for stealing in Kathmandu
Two Indian boys held for stealing in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, July 8: Metropolitan Crime division has arrested two Indian boys for forming gang aiming to steal here in Nepal.
Jul 08, 2018
My City
Spotlight on female trekking guides
Spotlight on female trekking guides
The idea of traveling fascinated Tanahu’s Renuka Thapa from her school days. She started traveling as a school student, attending excursions and educational tours. While on her visit to Pokhara, she was captivated by the gestures of travelers carrying cameras and bulky bag packs. She then dreamt of...
Jul 08, 2018
POLITICS
NC lambasts govt for preventing Vice Chancellor from attending foreign conference
NC lambasts govt for preventing Vice Chancellor from attendi...
KATHMANDU, July 8: The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) objurgated the government move to prevent Vice Chancellor of Nepal Sanskrit University, Kul Prasad Koirala, and his team from taking part in the World Sanskrit Conference going to be held in Canada.
Jul 08, 2018