SOCIETY
Lightning kills 1, injures 2
Lightning kills 1, injures 2
TEHRATHUM, April 20: A woman died and two others sustained injures after being struck by lightning in the district. The deceased has been identified as Phitrani Rai, 23, of Phedap Rural Municipality-5. Rai died on the spot, said Area Police Office, Sakranti Bazaar.
Apr 20, 2017
TECHNOLOGY
Newly found planet could be just right for life
Newly found planet could be just right for life
WASHINGTON, April 20: Astronomers have found yet another planet that seems to have just the right Goldilocks combination for life: Not so hot and not so cold. It’s not so far away, either.
Apr 20, 2017
SPORTS
Pregnancy changes could sideline Williams from Wimbledon: experts
Pregnancy changes could sideline Williams from Wimbledon: ex...
Tennis star Serena Williams could take a pass on Wimbledon if physical changes from her pregnancy such as balance and blood flow affect her preparation and performance, researchers who study pregnancy in high-performing athletes said.
Apr 20, 2017
SPORTS
Steely Juventus shut down Barca to kill off comeback hopes
Steely Juventus shut down Barca to kill off comeback hopes
Barcelona's hopes of staging another sensational Champions League comeback fell flat against a hardened Juventus side who held the Catalans to a 0-0 draw at the Nou Camp on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals 3-0 on aggregate.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
NC victory stressed to build 'prosperous Nepal'
NC victory stressed to build 'prosperous Nepal'
KATHMANDU, April 20: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Sashanka Koirala spoke of the need of the party's victory in the upcoming local-level election to as he claimed build a prosperous Nepal.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
Constitution amendment could be thought after poll: UML Chair Oli
Constitution amendment could be thought after poll: UML Chai...
KATHMANDU, April 20: CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has said that the issue of constitution amendment could be thought of only after the local Poll.
Apr 20, 2017
Lifestyle
Nepa-laya releases English edition of 'Khalangama Hamala'
Nepa-laya releases English edition of 'Khalangama Hamala'
KATHMANDU, April 20: Nepa-laya, which has been presenting Nepali best sellers to English readers, released the English edition of Madan Puraskar winning book, 'Khalangama Hamala' on Thursday.
Apr 20, 2017
WORLD
Pakistan's top court rules prime minister can stay in power
Pakistan's top court rules prime minister can stay in power
ISLAMABAD, April 20: Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered further investigations into corruption allegations leveled by the opposition against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, saying there was insufficient evidence to order his removal from office.
Apr 20, 2017
POLITICS
House meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum
House meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum
KATHMANDU, April 20: The meeting of the Legislature-Meeting scheduled for Thursday, has been adjourned till April 23, Sunday, due to the lack of quorum.
Apr 20, 2017
Lifestyle
Being a celebrity, you cannot make everyone happy: Sami
Being a celebrity, you cannot make everyone happy: Sami
MUMBAI, April 20: England-born singer-composer Adnan Sami, who was granted Indian citizenship more than a year ago, says he has been greatly influenced by the folk music of the northeast and by maestros like Sachin Dev Burman.
Apr 20, 2017