OPINION
Britain after Trump and Brexit
Britain after Trump and Brexit
LONDON – After three days of pomp and ceremony that presented an image of a seemingly unchanging Britain, US President Donald Trump has now departed London. But beneath the veneer of pageantry, Britain is consumed not only by a stalled Brexit and the unending debate about it, but also by a far more...
Jun 09, 2019
OPINION
Why English?
Why English?
With over one hundred languages spoken within the territory of 1,47,181 square kilometers, Nepal has faced the problem of accommodating lingual concerns of various ethnic communities. The constitution has recognized all mother tongues as national language and granted fundamental right to the citizen...
Jun 09, 2019
Infographic
Infographics: Huawei security issues
Infographics: Huawei security issues
China’s largest technology company, Huawei Technologies Co., is working on contingency plans, operating 24 hours a day, after U.S. President Trump put the telecom equipment and smartphone manufacturer on a trade blacklist, citing national security concerns.
Jun 09, 2019
ECONOMY
Int'l media informed about Visit Nepal Year
Int'l media informed about Visit Nepal Year
KATHMANDU, June 8: International media have been informed about Nepal's campaign of Visit Nepal Year 2020.
Jun 08, 2019
SPORTS
Djokovic's Slam streak ends in loss to Thiem in French semis
Djokovic's Slam streak ends in loss to Thiem in French semis
PARIS, June 8: Novak Djokovic’s 26-match Grand Slam winning streak ended with a dramatic 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 loss Saturday to Dominic Thiem in a rain-interrupted French Open semifinal that spanned more than four hours over two days.
Jun 08, 2019
SOCIETY
Senior citizens end agitation after rise in allowance
Senior citizens end agitation after rise in allowance
KATHMANDU, June 8: A group of senior citizens which had been agitating for eight years at New Baneshwar area, putting forth various demands including the rise in the old age allowance, have wishfully terminated the strike, following the rise in allowance during the recent budget speech.
Jun 08, 2019
SPORTS
Rampant Roy fires England to their highest ever World Cup total
Rampant Roy fires England to their highest ever World Cup to...
CARDIFF, June 8: A superb 153 from Jason Roy and a big-hitting 64 from Jos Buttler fired England to their highest ever Cricket World Cup total as they posted 386-6 in their third match at this year’s tournament on Saturday.
Jun 08, 2019
WORLD
PM candidate Raab says suspending parliament remains a Brexit option
PM candidate Raab says suspending parliament remains a Brexi...
LONDON, June 8: Suspending parliament remains an option to ensure Britain leaves the European Union on Oct. 31, former Brexit secretary Dominic Raab said on Saturday, rejecting criticism of the measure from other Conservative leadership candidates.
Jun 08, 2019
POLITICS
Prime Minister Oli leaves for Geneva
Prime Minister Oli leaves for Geneva
KATHMANDU, June 8: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has left for Geneva on Saturday evening to attend the Centenary Session of International Labor Organization.
Jun 08, 2019
SPORTS
Women's final delayed by men's semi-final and rain in Paris
Women's final delayed by men's semi-final and rain in Paris
PARIS, June 8: The French Open women’s final was delayed on Saturday after the men’s semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem was interrupted by rain.
Jun 08, 2019