SPORTS
Russia welcomes the world, for better or worse
Russia welcomes the world, for better or worse
Vladimir V. Putin is not a soccer fan — ice hockey has always been his passion — but eight years ago, in the hours after FIFA declared that Russia would host the 2018 World Cup, he told a story designed to illustrate that he grasped just what the event, and the sport, could do for his country, and f...
Jun 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Truck driver killed in road mishap
Truck driver killed in road mishap
DAMAULI, June 13: A truck driver died in a road mishap at Ghansikuwa of Vyas municipality-12 along Damauli-Dumre road section on Wednesday morning.
Jun 13, 2018
SOCIETY
PM Oli, NHRC Chair Sharma hold talks over Ganga Maya's hunger strike
PM Oli, NHRC Chair Sharma hold talks over Ganga Maya's hunge...
KATHMANDU, June 13: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Anup Raj Sharma have held one-on-one talks to discuss the issue of Ganga Maya Shrestha, who is on a fast-unto death.
Jun 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Landslide blocks Karnali Highway
Landslide blocks Karnali Highway
KALIKOT, June 13: Karnali Highway has been blocked due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfalls on Tuesday night.
Jun 13, 2018
SOCIETY
28 DSPs promoted to SP
28 DSPs promoted to SP
KATHMANDU, June 13: The government has promoted 28 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) to the post of Superintendent of Police (SP) on Wednesday.
Jun 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Scientists accidentally create mutant enzyme that eats plastic bottles
Scientists accidentally create mutant enzyme that eats plast...
TOKYO, June 13: Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles – by accident. The breakthrough could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis by enabling for the first time the full recycling of bottles.
Jun 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Cine artist Thapa passes away
Cine artist Thapa passes away
KATHMANDU, June 13: Renowned cine artist Bhim Bahadur Thapa has passed away on early Wednesday. He was 92.
Jun 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Woman falls off bamboo bush, dies
Woman falls off bamboo bush, dies
NAWALPARASI, June 13 : A woman has died after falling off the bamboo bush following a strong wind coupled with rainfall occurred on Tuesday evening in West Nawalparasi.
Jun 13, 2018
SOCIETY
Lack of disabled-friendly buildings a problem in Jumla
Lack of disabled-friendly buildings a problem in Jumla
JUMLA, June 13: Almost all government and non-government organizations in Jumla district do not have disabled-friendly office buildings. Most of the offices are located on the second floor, making it difficult for people with disabilities to get access.
Jun 13, 2018
SOCIETY
FM asks UN, others to help landlocked nations
FM asks UN, others to help landlocked nations
KATHMANDU, June 13: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has urged the United Nations and other international organizations to support Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in line with the Vienna Program of Action (VPOA) in order to meet special development needs and challenges aris...
Jun 13, 2018