POLITICS, SOCIETY
RJP cadres capture 55 polling officers in Rajbiraj
RJP cadres capture 55 polling officers in Rajbiraj
RAJBIRAJ, June 14: Cadres of the Rastriya Janata Party (RJP) Nepal that has come to the street demanding an amendment to the constitution before the second-phase local-level election have taken some 55 election officers deputed in the district under control.
Jun 14, 2017
POLITICS
Indian envoy calls on DPM Mahara
Indian envoy calls on DPM Mahara
KATHMANDU, June 14: Indian ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri has called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Krishna Bahadur Mahara at latter’s office in Singha Durbar on Wednesday.
Jun 14, 2017
POLITICS
Deuba govt working at behest of Delhi: Bijukchhe
Deuba govt working at behest of Delhi: Bijukchhe
BHAKTAPUR, June 14: Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP) Chairman Narayan Man Bijukchhe has accused the Deuba government of working at the behest of India.
Jun 14, 2017
WORLD
Unknown number killed in massive London high-rise blaze
Unknown number killed in massive London high-rise blaze
LONDON, June 14: Fire swept through a high-rise apartment building in west London early Wednesday, killing an unknown number of people and sending more than 50 people to area hospitals.
Jun 14, 2017
SPORTS
Pakistan wins toss, will bowl 1st against England
Pakistan wins toss, will bowl 1st against England
CARDIFF, Wales, June 14: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against England on Wednesday in the Champions Trophy semifinals at Sophia Gardens.
Jun 14, 2017
WORLD
Destruction, debris mar Bangladesh mudslide rescue; 140 dead
Destruction, debris mar Bangladesh mudslide rescue; 140 dead
DHAKA, Bangladesh, June 14: Rescuers struggled on Wednesday to reach villages hit by massive landslides that have killed at least 140 people while also burying roads and cutting power in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said.
Jun 14, 2017
WORLD
Magnitude 6.9 quake reported near Tajumulco, Guatemala
Magnitude 6.9 quake reported near Tajumulco, Guatemala
LONDON, June 14: The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.9 earthquake reported 8 kilometers (5 miles) southwest of Tajumulco, Guatemala.
Jun 14, 2017
SOCIETY
RJPN leaders held for vandalizing Indian No. plate vehicle
RJPN leaders held for vandalizing Indian No. plate vehicle
GAUR, June 14: Police have arrested Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) leaders for vandalizing a jeep with Indian number plate during bandh.
Jun 14, 2017
SOCIETY
RJPN-called bandh affects life in Rautahat on 2nd consecutive day
RJPN-called bandh affects life in Rautahat on 2nd consecutiv...
RAUTAHAT, June 14: The four-day bandha announced by Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) has brought life to a grinding halt on the second consecutive day in Rautahat district.
Jun 14, 2017
ECONOMY, TECHNOLOGY
WorldRemit launches with Android Pay to offer mobile-to-mobile transfers
WorldRemit launches with Android Pay to offer mobile-to-mobi...
KATHMANDU, June 14: WorldRemit, the leading digital money transfer service, has added Android Pay to its service, offering a new way to send money internationally and reach millions using mobile money accounts.
Jun 14, 2017