SOCIETY
Journalists form human chain to protest media bill
Journalists form human chain to protest media bill
KATHMANDU, June 8: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) formed a human chain in the capital to protest the Media Council Bill tabled at Parliament.
Jun 08, 2019
My City, Entertainment
There aren't many good offers that come my way: Konkona Sensharma
There aren't many good offers that come my way: Konkona Sens...
In her close to 15-years-long career,Konkona Sensharma has mostly featured in projects which have pushed the evvelope but the actor says there are still a very few people who are ready to back something unconventional.
Jun 08, 2019
WORLD
India's PM Modi to lead 30,000 participants on "International Yoga Day"
India's PM Modi to lead 30,000 participants on "Internationa...
NEW DELHI, June 8: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the main event on the occasion of "International Yoga Day" on June 21 this year at Ranchi, the capital city of the eastern state of Jharkhand, an official statement said on Saturday.
Jun 08, 2019
SOCIETY
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
The week in pictures for the week June 2 – June 8.
Jun 08, 2019
SOCIETY
June 8: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
June 8: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.
Jun 08, 2019
My City, Soul of My City
'Others' still undefined
'Others' still undefined
Esan Regmi was born in the far- western village of Bajura. He was born different. Only in his teens, his body showed masculine features. “I was born with a vagina and was raised as a girl child.
Jun 08, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Meme Nepal Members in Police Custody after ‘Bir Bikram 2’ review
Meme Nepal Members in Police Custody after ‘Bir Bikram 2’ re...
Two members of Meme Nepal— a popular meme page were taken into police custody on Friday. They were arrested after a case was filed against them for their review of Nepali film ‘Bir Bikram 2’.
Jun 08, 2019
ECONOMY, WORLD
With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks
With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks
FUKUOKA, June 8: One down, still others to go. President Donald Trump claimed a victory after Washington and Mexico agreed on measures to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States.
Jun 08, 2019
WORLD
People eat at least 50,000 plastic particles a year, study finds
People eat at least 50,000 plastic particles a year, study f...
June 8: The average person eats at least 50,000 particles of microplastic a year and breathes in a similar quantity, according to the first study to estimate human ingestion of plastic pollution, The Guardian reported.
Jun 08, 2019
SOCIETY
Water sources drying up due to encroachment on Chure region
Water sources drying up due to encroachment on Chure region
PARASI, June 8: Sunawal area in west Nawalparasi is facing a shortage of drinking water these days as most of the water sources in the Chure hills have dried due to the over-exploitation of natural resources.
Jun 08, 2019