POLITICS
Prez urges parties to reach agreement
Prez urges parties to reach agreement
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: President Bidya Devi Bhandari urged political parties to reach an agreement on National Assembly Election system.
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Westerly wind creates cloudy condition
Westerly wind creates cloudy condition
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Cloudy weather is prevalent throughout the country today due to the influence of the Westerly wind. The Weather Forecasting Division has said the Westerly wind has especially affected the western region.
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Two killed as fire engulfs gas plant in Birgunj (with photos)
Two killed as fire engulfs gas plant in Birgunj (with photos...
BIRGUNJ, Dec 20: Two people have been killed and three others sustained injuries after a massive fire engulfed Super Gas Industry of Buhabari in Birgunj metropolitan city. Fire fighters and police are attempting to control the inferno. After gas cylinders burst, nearby settlements have been evacuate...
Dec 20, 2017
SPORTS
Rath anchors Biratnagar Warriors to win in consecutive matches
Rath anchors Biratnagar Warriors to win in consecutive match...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Anshuman Rath’s 60 runs anchored the chase for Biratnagar Warriors winning the match by three wickets in a second nail-biting finish of the tournament. Pokhara left-arm spinners shared five wickets but couldn’t avoid the defeat.
Dec 20, 2017
WORLD
More than 100 new species found in Mekong region
More than 100 new species found in Mekong region
BANGKOK, Dec 20: A Vietnamese ‘crocodile lizard’ and a Thai turtle found on sale in a local market are among more than 100 new species discovered in the ecologically diverse but threatened Mekong region last year, researchers said Tuesday.
Dec 20, 2017
NEPAL
Agriculture dwindling in Madhes
Agriculture dwindling in Madhes
LAHAN, Dec 19: Despite its small area, Province 2 which consists of districts including Parsa, Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha and Saptari has the second highest population in the country among all the provinces. Traditional agriculture is the main income-generating activity of...
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Quake victims to spend third winter in tents
Quake victims to spend third winter in tents
BANEPA, Dec 20: With the third winter knocking at the doors of their makeshift tents, quake victims of Kavre are worried about protecting themselves and their children from the chilling cold this year.
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Woman injured in road accident dies in course of treatment
Woman injured in road accident dies in course of treatment
POKHARA, Dec 20: A woman injured in a road accident in Kaski on Tuesday evening died in the course of treatment at Western Regional Hospital today morning.
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Police seize more than 500 liters of illegal liquor
Police seize more than 500 liters of illegal liquor
UDAYAPUR, Dec 20: By Tuesday evening, police confiscated large quantity of illegal liquor, raw materials and utensils from Babari tole of Triyuga municipality-10, Khotang.
Dec 20, 2017
SPORTS
Khadka, good fielding effort restrict Rhinos to 122
Khadka, good fielding effort restrict Rhinos to 122
Paras Khadka’s three wickets and good all-round fielding effort by Biratnagar Warriors have restricted Pokhara Rhinos to 122 runs in 20 overs.
Dec 20, 2017