SPORTS
Messi Foundation supports building 14 health posts in Nepal
Messi Foundation supports building 14 health posts in Nepal
KATHMANDU/GORKHA, Aug 7: Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi’s charity organization The Leo Messi Foundation, in association with UNICEF Nepal, has supported building 14 health posts in earthquake-affected districts of Nepal.
Aug 08, 2017
WORLD
Hackers demand millions in ransom for stolen HBO data
Hackers demand millions in ransom for stolen HBO data
NEW YORK, August 8: Hackers using the name “Mr. Smith” posted a fresh cache of stolen HBO files online Monday, and demanded that HBO pay a ransom of several million dollars to prevent further such releases.
Aug 08, 2017
SOCIETY
Remote school running classes under tent cover
Remote school running classes under tent cover
KHOTANG, August 8: A school at Kulabhanyjang of Badakadiyale area in Khotehang rural municipality – 4 is running regular classes under makeshift roof cover after failing to replace the roof blown away during a windstorm four months ago.
Aug 08, 2017
SOCIETY
Agriculture Development Office feted
Agriculture Development Office feted
NAWALPARASI, August 8: The District Agriculture Development Office, Nawalparasi has been honoured with a national award.
Aug 08, 2017
SOCIETY
Noted hoteliers lead Fewa encroachment: Probe panel
Noted hoteliers lead Fewa encroachment: Probe panel
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: People of high social standing are in the forefront in illegally encroaching on Fewa Lake, in the tourist hub of Pokhara.
Aug 08, 2017
SOCIETY
More wives of migrant workers eloping with assets
More wives of migrant workers eloping with assets
ITAHARI, Aug 7: Dekraj Thapa, 29, went to Qatar three years ago for employment. Before flying he shifted his wife and child to ward 8 of Itahari Sub-metropolitan City.
Aug 08, 2017
SOCIETY
Gaijatra festival today
Gaijatra festival today
KATHMANDU, August 8: The traditional festival of Gaijatra or the 'cow festival' is being observed from today in the three cities of Kathmandu Valley and some other places in the country amidst fun, gaiety, humor, satire and entertainment.
Aug 08, 2017
ECONOMY, POLITICS
Parliamentary panel finds govt officials involved in human trafficking to Gulf countries
Parliamentary panel finds govt officials involved in human t...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Concluding that the officials of the Department of Immigration, staffers of airline companies and security personnel at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been involved in human trafficking, a parliamentary panel has suggested the concerned authorities to investigate an...
Aug 08, 2017
ECONOMY
'Firms created by a tax assistant helping large taxpayers evade VAT'
'Firms created by a tax assistant helping large taxpayers ev...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) recently found that a licensed tax assistant had set up three firms to create fake VAT bills through artificial transactions.
Aug 08, 2017
SOCIETY
Petition against Shakya over encroachment pending at SC
Petition against Shakya over encroachment pending at SC
KATHMANDU, August 7: A writ petition filed against tourism entrepreneur Karna Shakya on the charge of constructing a hotel that encroaches on Fewa Lake is still pending at the Supreme Court (SC).
Aug 08, 2017