SOCIETY
High number of climbers poses risk of a 'traffic jam' at Everest
High number of climbers poses risk of a 'traffic jam' at Eve...
SOLUKHUMBU, April 15: A surging number of mountaineering expedition teams at Mt Everest is posing a risk of a 'traffic jam' at one of the world's most treacherous climbing routes.
Apr 15, 2017
WORLD
Trump admin. declines to brand China a currency manipulator
Trump admin. declines to brand China a currency manipulator
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration declined Friday to label China a currency manipulator despite President Donald Trump's insistent pledge during the election campaign that he would do so as soon as he took office.
Apr 15, 2017
WORLD
N. Korea starts celebrating birthday of country's founder
N. Korea starts celebrating birthday of country's founder
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared in a massive parade in the capital city on Saturday celebrating the birthday of his late grandfather and North Korea founder Kim Il Sung.
Apr 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Three-day fair at Rauta Lake
Three-day fair at Rauta Lake
UDAYAPUR, April 15: A three-day fair has been organized on the occasion of the New Year at the Rauta Lake. The fair kicked off on Friday. Organizers said that they have been organizing the fare since a decade and that the event is motivated by commercial and social welfare objectives. “Such events h...
Apr 15, 2017
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Local elections boost New Year celebrations
Local elections boost New Year celebrations
KHOTANG, April 15: Tourist spots in Khotang were flooded with groups of families and friends on Friday to celebrate Nepali New Year 2074. Rupakot, Majhwagadhi, Tyamke, Maiyu, Halesi and Bhumjudanda, among other popular spots in the district, remained crowded throughout the day.
Apr 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Mugling-Narayanghat road reopens
Mugling-Narayanghat road reopens
NARAYANGHAT, April 15: Vehicular movement on the Narayanghat-Mugling road section which was obstructed for hours on Friday following dry landslide at Charkilo of Mugling, resumed after the debris was cleared.
Apr 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Yearlong healthcampaign launched
Yearlong healthcampaign launched
KATHMANDU, April 15: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Friday launched the “My Year 2074: Healthy Me, Healthy Country” campaign initiated by the Ministry of Health. The campaign is aimed at raising health awareness and making people health-conscious.
Apr 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation gifts 53 new houses to Musahars
Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation gifts 53 new houses to Musahars
MAHOTTARI, April 15: On Friday, 53 members of the backward Musahar community of Bardibas-1 in Mahottari district received new houses on the occasion of Nepali New Year. Prior to this, the Musahars here were forced to live in temporary shelters following the devastating earthquakes of 2015.
Apr 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Transportation resumes along Narayanghat – Muglin route
Transportation resumes along Narayanghat – Muglin route
CHITWAN, April 15: Transportation along the Narayanghat – Muglin road stretch resumed last night after the local authorities cleared the landslide debris at the Charkilo area.
Apr 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Haze forces domestic flight delays, cancellations
Haze forces domestic flight delays, cancellations
KATHMANDU, April 15: Delays and cancellations of domestic flights have lately become routine events at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), thanks to poor visibility due to increased levels of fine dust particles in the air, and a surge in air traffic.
Apr 15, 2017