WORLD
China tells US to close consulate in Chengdu in growing spat
China tells US to close consulate in Chengdu in growing spat
BEIJING, July 24: China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a diplomatic conflict at a time when relations have sunk to their lowest level in decades.
Jul 24, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
National ID card distribution drive to complete in three years
National ID card distribution drive to complete in three yea...
BIRATNAGAR, July 24: The distribution of national ID card has begun in Morang district. Morang District Coordination Committee chief Naresh Pokharel and Biratnagar metropolis deputy mayor Indira Karki jointly opened the registration service for ID card amidst a programme at the District Administrati...
Jul 24, 2020
WORLD
4 killed in military helicopter crash in northern Philippines
4 killed in military helicopter crash in northern Philippine...
MANILA, July 24: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Friday that four of the five soldiers aboard the Huey helicopter that crashed shortly after taking off on Thursday night in the northern Philippines have died, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Jul 24, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Two arrested for throwing acid on 22-year-old woman in capital
Two arrested for throwing acid on 22-year-old woman in capit...
KATHMANDU, July 24: Police have arrested two persons for throwing acid on a 22-year-old woman at Sitapaila in Kathmandu on Thursday evening.
Jul 24, 2020
WORLD
Timeline: U.S.-China relations under Trump
Timeline: U.S.-China relations under Trump
WASHINGTON, July 24: A U.S. demand that China shut its Houston consulate is the latest chapter in a dramatic worsening of ties between the world’s two biggest economies over the last two years.
Jul 24, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Govt files review petition at Supreme Court, challenging former DIG Koirala's release
Govt files review petition at Supreme Court, challenging for...
KATHMANDU, July 24: Challenging the release of former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Armed Police Force (APF) Ranjan Koirala, the government on Thursday filed a review petition at the Supreme Court.
Jul 24, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
A 22-year old woman attacked with acid in Kathmandu
A 22-year old woman attacked with acid in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, July 24: A 22-year-old woman was attacked with acid by an unidentified person at Sitapaila in Kathmandu on Thursday evening.
Jul 24, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Daily Commentary: Nepse snaps 3-day losing streak
Daily Commentary: Nepse snaps 3-day losing streak
KATHMANDU, July 23 : Though some early selling pressure was visible, the stock market recouped its initial losses to trade in green by mid-day on Thursday. Thereafter, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index traded in green in the latter trading hours. Following the afternoon advance, the benchmark e...
Jul 24, 2020
SPORTS, Latest Updates
Nepal clinches four gold medals in virtual Taekwondo competition
Nepal clinches four gold medals in virtual Taekwondo competi...
KATHMANDU, July 23: Nepal has bagged three gold medals, three silver and 14 bronze medals in the virtual poomsae Taekwondo competition held under the International Open Friendly Taekwondo Championship (IOFTC).
Jul 23, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
16 people killed in landslides, flooding in Jhapa
16 people killed in landslides, flooding in Jhapa
JHAPA, July 23: Sixteen people have died in landslides and flooding in Jhapa district in the past one month. The latest victims of the disasters are three children who drowned on Wednesday.
Jul 23, 2020