SOCIETY
13th national day against human trafficking
13th national day against human trafficking
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: The Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens has appealed all to organise various programs for a week marking the 13th national day against human trafficking and transportation.
Aug 24, 2019
WORLD
Global disputes likely to thwart unity at G7 summit in France
Global disputes likely to thwart unity at G7 summit in Franc...
PARIS, Aug 24: Leaders of the G7 nations arrive in France on Saturday for a summit as a brewing U.S.-China confrontation over protectionism highlighted President Emmanuel Macron’s tough task in delivering meaningful results on trade, Iran and climate change.
Aug 24, 2019
My City, Lifestyle
Tiny Nevada town near secretive Area 51 braces for alien hunters
Tiny Nevada town near secretive Area 51 braces for alien hun...
Connie West, co-owner of an alien-themed motel in the tiny U.S. desert outpost of Rachel, Nevada, believes they are coming no matter what. Not aliens, but alien hunters.
Aug 24, 2019
SPORTS
England defiant but test batting woes leave hosts on the brink
England defiant but test batting woes leave hosts on the bri...
LEEDS, Aug 24: England batting coach Graham Thorpe said they will not give up hope of saving the third test against Australia, but a woeful batting display from the hosts on Friday left them with a mountain to climb to regain the Ashes.
Aug 24, 2019
WORLD
Bolsonaro to send army to fight huge fires in the Amazon
Bolsonaro to send army to fight huge fires in the Amazon
PORT VELHO, Aug 24: Under international pressure to contain fires sweeping parts of Brazil’s Amazon, President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday authorized use of the military to battle the huge blazes while thousands took to the streets to protest his environmental policies.
Aug 24, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
Rolling Stones get name on little Martian rock that rolled
Rolling Stones get name on little Martian rock that rolled
There is now a “Rolling Stones Rock” on Mars, and it’s giving Mick, Keith and the boys some serious satisfaction.
Aug 24, 2019
WORLD
N. Korea test-fires missiles again after joint drills end
N. Korea test-fires missiles again after joint drills end
SEOUL, Aug 24: North Korea fired two suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Saturday in the seventh weapons launch in a month, South Korea’s military said, a day after it threatened to remain America’s biggest threat in protest of U.S.-led sanctions on the country.
Aug 24, 2019
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley pollution levels for August 23, 2019
Valley pollution levels for August 23, 2019
Valley pollution levels for August 23, 2019
Aug 24, 2019
WORLD
Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war escalates
Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war escalates
WASHINGTON, Aug 24: President Donald Trump angrily escalated his trade fight with China on Friday, raising retaliatory tariffs and ordering American companies to consider alternatives to doing business there.
Aug 24, 2019
SOCIETY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates
India still building illegal embankment after accord on tackling floods
India still building illegal embankment after accord on tack...
RAUTAHAT, Aug 24: Locals are worried about possible flooding and inundation again during the next monsoon season as the Indian authorities in the area bordering Rautahat district have started quietly repairing an embankment that was largely responsible for flooding and inundation on the Nepal side o...
Aug 24, 2019