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World Cup fervor
World Cup fervor
It only feels like yesterday that we witnessed the Germans celebrate their victory last World Cup. Time surely flies, and the same jubilations of the world’s biggest sporting event have kicked off again after a 4-year gap. The world cup fervor is flourishing and has influenced football enthusiasts t...
Jun 24, 2018
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Young science achiever
Young science achiever
“My mother pointed at the TV screen and expressed that it would be a proud moment to any mother if her children appeared on the TV for an interview. It was the turning point in my life. I wanted to make my mother proud,” stated Bikalpa Dhungana, a 19-year-old scientist, and inventor from Manpang, Ta...
Jun 24, 2018
SOCIETY
High-level panel continues arrests
High-level panel continues arrests
KATHMANDU, June 24: In yet another round of arrests in connection with the infamous 33 kg gold smuggling case, the high level committee formed by the home ministry to investigate the case has arrested three individuals in the last two days.
Jun 24, 2018
My City
The ride to the unknown
The ride to the unknown
33-year-old Narayan Gopal Maharjan was a screen printer by occupation. He rose to success amidst great struggles. His most notable achievement was the long-awaited victory at this year’s National Championship. For six consecutive years, Narayan Gopal was content in the runner-up position in the nati...
Jun 24, 2018
WORLD
Trump defends policies on border, North Korea in visit to Las Vegas
Trump defends policies on border, North Korea in visit to La...
LAS VEGAS, June 24: President Donald Trump defended his tough stance on immigrants crossing the U.S. border with Mexico on Saturday, praising his administration for a job well done and saying his approach will make the United States stronger.
Jun 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Valley Pollution Levels for June 23, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for June 23, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for June 23, 2018
Jun 24, 2018
ECONOMY
OAG to look into motor vehicle usage by govt entities
OAG to look into motor vehicle usage by govt entities
KATHMANDU, June 24: Office of the Auditor General is including use of motor vehicles in its performance audit for the current fiscal year for providing an in-depth analysis of the use of motor vehicles by government agencies.
Jun 24, 2018
ECONOMY
China to help Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign
China to help Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign
KATHMANDU, June 24: Nepal introduced Visit Nepal Year 2020, a year long tourism promotional campaign, in China during the ongoing visit of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli. In a 14-point joint statement issued on Thursday during the visit, China assures support for Visit Nepal Year (VNY) 2020 campai...
Jun 24, 2018
ECONOMY
With onset of monsoon, vegetable prices rise
With onset of monsoon, vegetable prices rise
KATHMANDU, June 24: Price of vegetables has gone up significantly over the past week. While retailers attribute the price hike to erratic supply in the market due to monsoon rains, officials of Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Board say price has gone up as traders are keeping high p...
Jun 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Conflict victims slam ‘symbolic prosecution’
Conflict victims slam ‘symbolic prosecution’
KATHMANDU, June 24: Conflict victims have opposed the government’s bid to offer ‘symbolic prosecution’ to alleged war criminals saying that the proposal was aimed at granting legal immunity to perpetrators. They urged the government to drop the idea of symbolic prosecution and ensure full assurance...
Jun 24, 2018