WORLD
Ahead of U.S. election, Facebook gives users some control over how they see political ads
Ahead of U.S. election, Facebook gives users some control ov...
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 9: Facebook Inc said on Thursday it was making some changes to its approach to political ads, including allowing users to turn off certain ad-targeting tools, but the updates stop far short of critics’ demands and what rival companies have pledged to do.
Jan 09, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Government serious in addressing problems seen in SEZ: Minister Bhatta
Government serious in addressing problems seen in SEZ: Minis...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The government is to take program-based initiatives for resolving all types of problems seen in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Jan 09, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NA passes two bills
NA passes two bills
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Today's National Assembly meeting has passed two bills unanimously. The meeting passed 'Policy Research Foundation Bill' and 'Revenue Leakage (Investigation and Control) First Amendment Bill', presented by Finance Minister Dr Yubraj Khatiwada on the behalf of the Prime Minister.
Jan 09, 2020
SOCIETY
President Bhandari's gift handed over to National Museum of Qatar
President Bhandari's gift handed over to National Museum of...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Ambassador of Nepal to the State of Qatar Dr Narad Nath Bharadwaj handed over a Nepali carpet, gifted by President Bidya Devi Bhandari to the National Museum of Qatar.
Jan 09, 2020
SPORTS
Espanyol blitz their transfer record to sign De Tomas
Espanyol blitz their transfer record to sign De Tomas
BARCELONA, Jan 9: Struggling La Liga side Espanyol have signed striker Raul de Tomas from Benfica for a reported 22 million euros (18.74 million pounds), smashing their transfer record in a bid to avoid relegation.
Jan 09, 2020
WORLD
India grants diplomats access to restive Kashmir for first time in months
India grants diplomats access to restive Kashmir for first t...
SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Jan 9: Foreign diplomats visited India-ruled Kashmir on Thursday for the first time since New Delhi stripped the region of special status in August, although some European nations and others declined the invite after being refused permission to travel independently.
Jan 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Unavailability of Mobile network to call an ambulance causes the death of new mother in Mu...
Unavailability of Mobile network to call an ambulance causes...
MUGU Jan 9: A woman is expired in Mugu due to the lack of timely contact with a health organization and ambulance service. Dhanrupa B.k, 35, from Chhayanath Rara Municipality -10, Mugu, died on Wednesday morning causing severe bleeding after she gave birth to a child.
Jan 09, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Nepal not to join any military alliance: DPM Pokharel
Nepal not to join any military alliance: DPM Pokharel
POKHARA, Jan 9: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Ishwar Pokharel has clarified that Nepal won't participate in any kind of military alliance.
Jan 09, 2020
WORLD
Royal family hurt and disappointed by Harry and Meghan announcement
Royal family hurt and disappointed by Harry and Meghan annou...
LONDON, Jan 9: Britain’s royal family was hurt and disappointed by the shock announcement by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan that they will step back from their senior roles and spend more time in North America, a royal source said.
Jan 09, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NC lawmaker calls for holding election to pick new House Speaker at earliest
NC lawmaker calls for holding election to pick new House Spe...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Lawmaker representing the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) Jitendra Narayan Dev urged the government to hold the election for the vacant post of Speaker at the earliest.
Jan 09, 2020