WORLD
U.S. weighs whether to stay in Iran nuclear deal
U.S. weighs whether to stay in Iran nuclear deal
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 21: The United States said on Wednesday it is weighing whether the Iranian nuclear deal serves its security interests even as Iran said it did not expect Washington to abandon the agreement.
Sep 21, 2017
WORLD
Maria destroys homes, triggers flooding in Puerto Rico
Maria destroys homes, triggers flooding in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Sept 21: The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years destroyed hundreds of homes, knocked out power across the entire island and turned some streets into raging rivers Wednesday in an onslaught that could plunge the U.S. territory deeper into financial crisis.
Sep 21, 2017
SOCIETY
NFC begins sale of goat, chyangra
NFC begins sale of goat, chyangra
KATHMANDU, Sept 21: Nepal Food Corporation (NFC) has begun the sale of goat, and chyangra (mountain goat) the NFC has brought for Dashain from today.
Sep 21, 2017
POLITICS
Nepal agrees to prohibit nuclear weapons
Nepal agrees to prohibit nuclear weapons
KATHMANDU, Sept 21: Nepal has become a state party to the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Sep 21, 2017
ELECTION
UML wins in Saptakoshi Municipality
UML wins in Saptakoshi Municipality
RAJBIRAJ, Sept 21: CPN (UML) has emerged victorious in Saptakoshi Municipality of Saptari district in the third phase of local level election held in September 18.
Sep 21, 2017
SOCIETY
Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana (photo feature)
Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana (photo feature)
KATHMANDU, Sept 21: "Navaratri Parba" or the nine-night festival of Bada Dashain, the great festival of the Hindu religious people of Nepal, commenced from today.
Sep 21, 2017
POLITICS
Dinner hosted in honour of PM Deuba
Dinner hosted in honour of PM Deuba
NEW YORK, Sept 21: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba graciously participated in a dinner hosted by Nepal's Permanent Representative to UN, Durga Prasad Bhattarai, in honour of the Nepali delegation in New York on Wednesday.
Sep 21, 2017
My City
Deepika unveils "Padmavati' logo
Deepika unveils "Padmavati' logo
MUMBAI, Sept 21: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone on Wednesday shared a logo of her much-awaited movie ‘Padmavati’ -- thereby starting the promotions of the film, which was mired in controversy during its shoot over its subject.
Sep 21, 2017
My City
Leonardo announces $20 million environmental grants
Leonardo announces $20 million environmental grants
LOS ANGELES, Sept 21: Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has announced that his Foundation will give $20 million in grants to more than 100 environmentally focused organizations.
Sep 21, 2017
My City
I'm not a Scientologist: Jada Pinkett
I'm not a Scientologist: Jada Pinkett
LOS ANGELES, Sept 21: Hollywood actress Jada Pinkett Smith has denied Leah Remini's claims that she is a Scientologist. The actress took to Twitter to comment on actress Remini's accusations that she was a member of the church, reports hollywoodreporter.com.
Sep 21, 2017