WORLD
Iran could quit nuclear deal in 'hours' if new U.S. sanctions imposed: Rouhani
Iran could quit nuclear deal in 'hours' if new U.S. sanction...
DUBAI, August 15: Iran could abandon its nuclear agreement with world powers "within hours" if the United States imposes any more new sanctions, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday.
Aug 15, 2017
WORLD
Modi urges India to reject violence in name of religion
Modi urges India to reject violence in name of religion
NEW DELHI, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India on Tuesday to reject religious violence, after a series of attacks against minorities sparked debate about whether a surge of Hindu nationalism is undermining the country's secular ideals.
Aug 15, 2017
SPORTS
Warner struck in neck by Hazlewood bouncer
Warner struck in neck by Hazlewood bouncer
MELBOURNE, August 15: Australia opening batsman David Warner was a victim of friendly fire when he was struck in the neck by a bouncer from team mate Josh Hazlewood and retired hurt during an intra-squad match in Darwin on Tuesday.
Aug 15, 2017
ECONOMY
Nepal - China seal agreements on petroleum products survey, investment and promotion
Nepal - China seal agreements on petroleum products survey,...
KATHMANDU, August 15: Nepal and China have sealed three important agreements with long term impact on Nepal's socio-economic development.
Aug 15, 2017
SOCIETY
111 people so far killed in landslide and flood
111 people so far killed in landslide and flood
KATHMANDU, August 15: Home Minister Janardan Sharma has said that a total of 111 people have so far lost their lives in recent landslides and floods in Tarai-Madhes district including Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha, Saptari, Rautahat, Kalali, Parsa, Banke and Dang.
Aug 15, 2017
WORLD
China says US trade probe would violate international rules
China says US trade probe would violate international rules
BEIJING, August 15: China criticized President Donald Trump's order for a possible U.S. trade investigation of Beijing's technology policies as a violation of global rules and said Tuesday it will "resolutely safeguard" Chinese interests.
Aug 15, 2017
POLITICS
UML to provide one month's salary of its lawmakers for flood victims
UML to provide one month's salary of its lawmakers for flood...
KATHMANDU, August 15: CPN (UML) Parliamentary Party (PP) meeting today took the decision to provide a month's salary of its lawmakers to raise funds for the families hit by flooding and landslides.
Aug 15, 2017
POLITICS
RPP summons emergency CWC meet
RPP summons emergency CWC meet
KATHMANDU, August 15: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has summoned an emergency meeting of the central working committee (CWC) for August 18.
Aug 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Death toll in South Asia monsoon flooding rises to 218
Death toll in South Asia monsoon flooding rises to 218
KATHMANDU, Nepal, August 15: The death toll in flooding and landslides that have devastated parts of northern India, southern Nepal and Bangladesh over the past few days has risen to 218, while millions of others have been displaced.
Aug 15, 2017
POLITICS
Scores of supporters hit streets in capital in support of Dr KC (photo feature)
Scores of supporters hit streets in capital in support of Dr...
KATHMANDU, August 15: Bibeksheel Sajha Party has staged demonstration to pile pressure on the government to save life of Dr Govinda KC by fulfilling his demands at New Baneshwar on Tuesday.
Aug 15, 2017