Lifestyle
George A. Romero, father of the zombie film, is dead at 77
George A. Romero, father of the zombie film, is dead at 77
NEW YORK, July 17: George Romero, whose classic “Night of the Living Dead” and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries and who saw his flesh-devouring undead spawn countless imitators, remakes and homages, has died. He was 77.
Jul 17, 2017
TECHNOLOGY
US to create independent military cyber command
US to create independent military cyber command
WASHINGTON, July 17: After months of delay, the Trump administration is finalizing plans to revamp the nation’s military command for defensive and offensive cyber operations in hopes of intensifying America’s ability to wage cyberwar against the Islamic State group and other foes, according to U.S....
Jul 17, 2017
POLITICS
UML lawmakers demand for 'free and fair' investigation into Jugu incident
UML lawmakers demand for 'free and fair' investigation into...
KATHMANDU, July 17: Three lawmakers of the main opposition CPN (UML) representing from Dolakha district have objected saying that the government mechanism itself was involved in obstructing the free and impartial execution of justice.
Jul 17, 2017
SOCIETY
Dolpa dist HQ, Dunai, at high risk of floods
Dolpa dist HQ, Dunai, at high risk of floods
DOLPA, July 17: Headquarters of the Dolpa District, Dunai, is at high risk of flooding with the onset of monsoon every year.
Jul 17, 2017
SOCIETY, ELECTION
Local bodies running thru temporary laws
Local bodies running thru temporary laws
KATHMANDU, July 17: After the completion of the first and second phase of local elections except in Province No 2, across the country, these bodies are running through temporary laws.
Jul 17, 2017
WORLD
Parliament elects president, BJP-backed candidate Ram Nath Kovind favorite
Parliament elects president, BJP-backed candidate Ram Nath K...
NEW DELHI, July 17: India's parliament began voting on Monday for a new president in an election likely to be won by a candidate backed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), tightening its grip over top political positions.
Jul 17, 2017
SPORTS
Nepal decimate Singapore despite batting hiccups
Nepal decimate Singapore despite batting hiccups
KATHMANDU, July 17: Pranit Thapa Magar and Anil Kumar Sah made crucial runs for Nepal as they chased down the paltry target of 74 runs in 18th over to register the win in first match of the ICC Asia Under-19s World Cup Qualifier played at Padang, Singapore.
Jul 17, 2017
WORLD
S. Korea offers talks on tension, family reunions with North
S. Korea offers talks on tension, family reunions with North
SEOUL, July 17: South Korea offered Monday to talk with North Korea to ease animosities along their tense border and resume reunions of families separated by their war in the 1950s.
Jul 17, 2017
SOCIETY
Single women elected to local levels honored
Single women elected to local levels honored
KATHMANDU, July 17: The county had the local-level election (third phase is still awaited) conducted for the first time in nearly two decades, electing 60 single women (widows) on different posts ranging from deputy mayor to ward member.
Jul 17, 2017
PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Devotees throng Pashupati temple on occasion of first Monday of Shrawan
Devotees throng Pashupati temple on occasion of first Monday...
KATHMANDU, July 17: A large number of devotees lined up from 2 am today at the gate leading to Pashupati temple. However, the gate was opened at 3 am only.
Jul 17, 2017