POLITICS
Giri-led Sadbhawana merges with FSFN
Giri-led Sadbhawana merges with FSFN
KATHMANDU, June 9: In yet another merger among Madhes-based parties in the run up to the second phase of the local elections, the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) has been united with the Nepal Sadbhawana Party led by Sarita Giri.
Jun 09, 2017
SPORTS
Taplejung clinches ANFA Women C’ship title
Taplejung clinches ANFA Women C’ship title
PALPA, June 9: Taplejung has clinched the title of ANFA Women Championship by defeating Rautahat with two goals on Friday.
Jun 09, 2017
SPORTS
Sampaoli has winning start for Argentina
Sampaoli has winning start for Argentina
Jorge Sampaoli enjoyed a perfect start to his Argentina reign with a 1-0 friendly win over Brazil on Friday, ending opposing coach Tite's honeymoon in front of a mammoth crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Jun 09, 2017
WORLD
14 killed as soldiers clash over drought food aid in Somalia
14 killed as soldiers clash over drought food aid in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 9: At least 14 people, mostly civilians, were killed Friday as soldiers clashed over food aid in drought-ravaged Somalia's southwestern city of Baidoa.
Jun 09, 2017
SOCIETY
CPN-MC leader dies after falling off ladder
CPN-MC leader dies after falling off ladder
DAMAULI, June 9: CPN-Maoist Centre leader Bhuminanda Lamicchane hailing from Bandipur rural municipality-5, Yampa of Tanahun district died after falling from a ladder at his home on Friday.
Jun 09, 2017
WORLD
Twin blasts in Iraq kill 21, wound dozens
Twin blasts in Iraq kill 21, wound dozens
BAGHDAD, June 9: A suicide attacker blew himself up in a market south of the capital Baghdad on Friday, killing at least 21 people while another bomb in a nearby city wounded five others, police and medical officials said.
Jun 09, 2017
POLITICS
PM Deuba-Bangladesh Army Chief Meet
PM Deuba-Bangladesh Army Chief Meet
KATHMANDU, June 9: Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba was paid a courtesy call on by Bangladesh Army Chief General Abu Belal Muhhamad Shafiul Haq on Friday.
Jun 09, 2017
POLITICS
15 NC cadres including Regional President resign in Ilam
15 NC cadres including Regional President resign in Ilam
ILAM, June 9: Fifteen Nepali Congress (NC) supporters including President of Ilam Constituency-1 have resigned from the party over the Central Committee’s decision to select candidates for local level polls.
Jun 09, 2017
WORLD
Trump tweets on Comey, declares ‘total vindication’
Trump tweets on Comey, declares ‘total vindication’
WASHINGTON, June 9: President Donald Trump on Friday broke his silence on Twitter following explosive testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey, declaring “total and complete vindication.”
Jun 09, 2017
SOCIETY
House panel asks govt to paint Valley zebra crossings by 15 days
House panel asks govt to paint Valley zebra crossings by 15...
KATHMANDU, June 9: Following the latest report that many pedestrians have been killed while crossing the roads in Kathmandu Valley, parliament's Development Committee on Friday asked the government bodies to paint the zebra crossings at intervals of 120 meters within the next 15 days.
Jun 09, 2017