WORLD
Venezuela’s president says new assembly to convene soon
Venezuela’s president says new assembly to convene soon
CARACAS, August 2: President Nicolas Maduro’s government says it is close to convening a special assembly endowed with powers to rewrite the constitution, override other branches of government and punish opposition leaders.
Aug 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Two women from Jhapa die of swine flu in two weeks
Two women from Jhapa die of swine flu in two weeks
JHAPA, August 2: Two women from Jhapa district succumbed to swine flu during their treatment at the same hospital in India in the last two weeks.
Aug 02, 2017
POLITICS
Three bills related to constitutional commission approved
Three bills related to constitutional commission approved
KATHMANDU, August 2: The meeting today of the Legislature-Parliament endorsed three bills related to the National Dalit Commission, the National Inclusion Commission and the Indigenous Nationalities Commission.
Aug 02, 2017
POLITICS
Law Minister Thapa commits to increasing prestige of judiciary
Law Minister Thapa commits to increasing prestige of judicia...
POKHARA, August 2: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Yagya Bahadur Thapa today pledged to heightening prestige of an independent judiciary considered to be the backbone of a democracy.
Aug 02, 2017
SPORTS
First day-night test in New Zealand still in the dark
First day-night test in New Zealand still in the dark
WELLINGTON, August 2: The first day-night test in New Zealand remains in doubt with New Zealand Cricket yet to receive council approval to stage the pink-ball contest against England at Eden Park in March.
Aug 02, 2017
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Supplies Minister vows to act against NOC land purchase 'irregularities'
Supplies Minister vows to act against NOC land purchase 'irr...
KATHMANDU, August 2: In a meeting of the Legislature-Parliament's Public Account Committee on Wednesday, lawmakers demanded action as per the law against those indulged in 'irregularities' in the Nepal Oil Corporation's land procurement process in four districts.
Aug 02, 2017
SPORTS
Kohli confirms Rahul return, Mukund faces India axe
Kohli confirms Rahul return, Mukund faces India axe
COLOMBO, August 2: India captain Virat Kohli has confirmed that fit-again opening batsman KL Rahul will return to the side for the second test against Sri Lanka, with Abhinav Mukund appearing the player most likely to lose his spot.
Aug 02, 2017
SPORTS
Pochettino targets quality signings to inspire Spurs stars
Pochettino targets quality signings to inspire Spurs stars
LONDON, August 2: A failure to recruit quality signings that will help increase competition within the squad could leave Tottenham Hotspur struggling to end their trophy drought, manager Mauricio Pochettino has said.
Aug 02, 2017
SPORTS
Flintoff comparisons 'nice' but Stokes wants to be himself
Flintoff comparisons 'nice' but Stokes wants to be himself
LONDON, August 2: Ben Stokes is flattered by comparisons with former England captain Andrew Flintoff but would prefer forging his own path while helping his team win more matches, the all-rounder has said.
Aug 02, 2017
Lifestyle
Did Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turn down Abhimaan remake?
Did Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turn down A...
MUMBAI, August 2: Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan starrer Abhimaan was an iconic film and there is no doubt about it. Thus, when their son Abhishek Bachchan and daughter in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were offered the film’s remake, they turned it down saying, ‘Abhimaan should not be touched.’
Aug 02, 2017