WORLD
North Korea's Kim makes first public appearance in 22 days amid virus outbreak
North Korea's Kim makes first public appearance in 22 days a...
SEOUL, Feb 16: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance in 22 days amid an outbreak of coronavirus, state media reported on Saturday, to visit a national mausoleum and mark the anniversary of the late leader Kim Jong Il’s birth.
Feb 16, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Minister Banskota asks teachers not to visit leaders for promotion, transfer
Minister Banskota asks teachers not to visit leaders for pro...
KAVREPALANCHOWK, Feb 16: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Banskota has urged the schoolteachers not to knock at the doors of politicians and people's representatives for getting promotion and transferred at their convenient schools.
Feb 16, 2020
SPORTS
Uganda's Cheptegei smashes 5km world record
Uganda's Cheptegei smashes 5km world record
MONACO, Feb 16: Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei shattered the 5km road world record in Monaco on Sunday, shaving 27 seconds off the mark set by Kenya’s Rhonex Kipruto last month.
Feb 16, 2020
WORLD
Nine homeless drug users shot dead in Afghan capital - police
Nine homeless drug users shot dead in Afghan capital - polic...
KABUL, Feb 16: Gunmen shot dead nine homeless drug users in the Afghan capital, officials said on Sunday, shining a light on chronic drug abuse in the world’s biggest producer of opium but a rare incident of apparently coordinated violence against addicts.
Feb 16, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Nepal-Bangladesh Foreign Minister level dialogue to discuss energy, connectivity
Nepal-Bangladesh Foreign Minister level dialogue to discuss...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Nepal and Bangladesh are holding ministerial level dialogues focusing connectivity, energy and trade promotion.
Feb 16, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Industrial census to take place in Nepalgunj
Industrial census to take place in Nepalgunj
NEPALGUNJ, Feb 16: An industrial census and survey will be carried out in Nepalgunj from the fourth week of February.
Feb 16, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Victoria Beckham's black dresses, chunky platform boots stage 'gentle rebellion' at London...
Victoria Beckham's black dresses, chunky platform boots stag...
Victoria Beckham chose black dresses paired with distinctive belts and chunky thigh-high platform boots for a collection she characterized as a “gentle rebellion” at London Fashion Week on Sunday.
Feb 16, 2020
WORLD
New virus has infected more than 69,000 people globally
New virus has infected more than 69,000 people globally
BEIJING, Feb 16: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 69,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it.
Feb 16, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Kathmandu police arrests 57 for involvement in criminal activities
Kathmandu police arrests 57 for involvement in criminal acti...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The police have held 57 people from various areas of Kathmandu district for their involvement in criminal activities.
Feb 16, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
EIB to provide Rs 12.4 billion grant to Nepal
EIB to provide Rs 12.4 billion grant to Nepal
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide Rs 12.4 billion grant to the Government of Nepal for its electricity system upgradation project.
Feb 16, 2020