SPORTS
India bats again despite 309-run lead vs. Sri Lanka
India bats again despite 309-run lead vs. Sri Lanka
GALLE, Sri Lanka, July 28: India opted not to enforce the follow-on despite holding a commanding 309 run lead over Sri Lanka at the end of their first innings on Day 3 of the first test on Friday.
Jul 28, 2017
SOCIETY
ASI Gurung's body found in corn field
ASI Gurung's body found in corn field
DHADING, July 28: The body of Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Bir Bahadur Gurung was found at 6 am today in a corn field near the District Police Office, Dhading.
Jul 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Man dies in jeep plunge
Man dies in jeep plunge
KALAIYA(BARA), July 28: A man was killed and another seriously injured when a Kathmandu-bound jeep slid off the road and plunged into a local river at Simara Jitpur Sub Metropolitan City in Bara today.
Jul 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Feature story: Health Insurance Program getting more members gradually
Feature story: Health Insurance Program getting more members...
KATHMANDU, July 28: Health insurance programme launched by the government one and half years ago has started getting more and more members gradually.
Jul 28, 2017
SOCIETY
President, PM receive 'raksha bandhan'
President, PM receive 'raksha bandhan'
KATHMANDU, July 28: President Bidya Devi Bhandari today morning received 'raksha bandhan' (sacred thread tied around the wrist) from Brahmakumaris Rajyoga Centre at the President House in Shital Niwas on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, one of the Hindu festivals.
Jul 28, 2017
WORLD
Pakistan High Court disqualifies PM Nawaz Sharif from serving
Pakistan High Court disqualifies PM Nawaz Sharif from servin...
ISLAMABAD, July 28: Pakistan Supreme Court disqualifies Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from serving because of corruption allegations.
Jul 28, 2017
The Week
The Fantastic footballer
The Fantastic footballer
Sajana Rana is one of the few players in the history of Nepali football who started playing for the national team as a teenager. The women’s national team skipper Sajana who hails from Syangja put on the national team jersey for the first time at the age of 15 in South Asian Games (SAG)’s match agai...
Jul 28, 2017
The Week
Catering to those with a sweet tooth
Catering to those with a sweet tooth
Who doesn’t love chocolates? But then again, some chocolates are too sweet or too bland, and the good, imported ones are excruciatingly overpriced. But with Columbus Sweets and Treats, finding the perfect chocolate to suit your taste and budget won’t be an ordeal. This family owned business speciali...
Jul 28, 2017
The Week
Lighting up the city
Lighting up the city
We have all seen solar powered streetlights being set up in the city and wondered who was behind this brilliant idea. Last year, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) signed an agreement with B.K. Traders and Suppliers to complete the installation of solar-powered street lamps at various streets in...
Jul 28, 2017
The Week
No sweat shopping
No sweat shopping
Finding good quality, fresh vegetables at fair prices when you can’t personally make it to the Kalanki vegetable market has always been a challenge for people living in Kathmandu. Metro Tarkari, an online grocery store, has become a boon for all those who want to be able to shop for groceries withou...
Jul 28, 2017