WORLD
Seaplane crashes into Sydney river, killing all 6 on board
Seaplane crashes into Sydney river, killing all 6 on board
SYDNEY, Jan 1: A seaplane crashed into a river in Sydney on Sunday afternoon, killing all six people on board, officials said.
Jan 01, 2018
SPORTS
West Indies win toss, bowl in 2nd T20 vs New Zealand
West Indies win toss, bowl in 2nd T20 vs New Zealand
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, Jan 1: The West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl Monday in the second Twenty20 cricket international against New Zealand at Bay Oval.
Jan 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Sit-in held near PM residence calling to make Dhankuta as capital of Province-1
Sit-in held near PM residence calling to make Dhankuta as ca...
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: A sit-in has been organized near the official residence of the Prime Minister at Baluwatar Monday, demanding Dhankuta be made as the capital of Province No 1.
Jan 01, 2018
SOCIETY
'Dhaka Topi Day' being observed across the country (photo feature)
'Dhaka Topi Day' being observed across the country (photo fe...
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: The 5th National Dhaka Topi Day is being observed across the country Monday with various programs. The theme of the campaign for this year is 'Nepali Topi Nepali Pahichan, Yahi Ho Hamro Rastriya Pahichan' (our national identity.
Jan 01, 2018
Lifestyle
Songs by Jay-Z, Harry Styles among Obama’s favorites of 2017
Songs by Jay-Z, Harry Styles among Obama’s favorites of 2017
LOS ANGELES, Jan 1: Jay-Z, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, U2 and Chris Stapleton were just some of the artists responsible for Barack Obama’s favorite songs of the year.
Jan 01, 2018
WORLD
5 Colorado deputies shot, 1 fatally, in ‘ambush’ attack
5 Colorado deputies shot, 1 fatally, in ‘ambush’ attack
DENVER, Jan 1: A man fired more than 100 rounds at sheriff’s deputies in Colorado early Sunday, killing one and injuring four others, before being fatally shot himself in what authorities called an ambush. Two civilians were also injured.
Jan 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Compilation of Sushil Koirala's foreign policy speeches in book form
Compilation of Sushil Koirala's foreign policy speeches in...
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: A book compiling foreign policy speeches made by former Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, in various national and international forums, was released amidst a function held in the capital on Sunday. Minister for Defense, Bhimsen Das Pradhan and Minister for Irrigation Sanjaya Gautam jo...
Jan 01, 2018
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels for December 31, 2017
Valley Pollution Levels for December 31, 2017
Valley Pollution Levels for December 31, 2017.
Jan 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Violence against young girls on the rise in Jhapa
Violence against young girls on the rise in Jhapa
JHAPA, Jan 1: Sexual violence against young girls has become a widespread problem in Jhapa in recent years. However, it is little discussed. The number of girls being raped, harassed and assaulted has increased significantly.
Jan 01, 2018
SOCIETY
75 pc women in Khotang still deliver babies at home
75 pc women in Khotang still deliver babies at home
KHOTANG, Jan 1: A recent survey conducted by the District Health Office (DHO), Khotang shows that around 75 percent of the women in the district still deliver babies at home instead of birthing centers.
Jan 01, 2018