SOCIETY

Nepal faces the threat of a much stronger earthquake with magnitude of 8 or more, scientists say

Nepal faces the threat of a much stronger earthquake with magnitude of 8 or more, scientists say

More than three years after being hit by a powerful tremor, Nepal still faces the threat of a much stronger earthquake w...

More than three years after being hit by a powerful tremor, Nepal still faces the threat of a much stronger earthquake w...

Jan 19, 2019

WORLD

U.S. confirms it is holding Iran-based journalist Marzieh Hashemi to testify in crime case

U.S. confirms it is holding Iran-based journalist Marzieh Hashemi to testify in crime case

WASHINGTON, Jan 19: A U.S. court on Friday confirmed the arrest of a journalist for Iranian television, saying her testi...

WASHINGTON, Jan 19: A U.S. court on Friday confirmed the arrest of a journalist for Iranian television, saying her testi...

Jan 19, 2019

Lifestyle

Breastfeeding may protect mothers against depression in later life: Study finds

Breastfeeding may protect mothers against depression in later life: Study finds

Women who fed their babies naturally were almost two-thirds less likely to suffer from mental health problems.

Women who fed their babies naturally were almost two-thirds less likely to suffer from mental health problems.

Jan 19, 2019

WORLD

Melting glaciers spell trouble for millions in Asia

Melting glaciers spell trouble for millions in Asia

On a summer day in the mountains high above Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, the Tuyuksu glacier is melting like mad....

On a summer day in the mountains high above Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, the Tuyuksu glacier is melting like mad....

Jan 19, 2019

SOCIETY

Three killed, three injured after truck crashes into parked bus in Sarlahi

Three killed, three injured after truck crashes into parked bus in Sarlahi

SARLAHI, Jan 19 : Three people killed and another three sustained injuries when a truck crashed into a passenger bus par...

SARLAHI, Jan 19 : Three people killed and another three sustained injuries when a truck crashed into a passenger bus par...

Jan 19, 2019

WORLD

Italy weighs merger plans to safeguard struggling banks

Italy weighs merger plans to safeguard struggling banks

Italy is considering merging troubled banks Monte dei Paschi and Banca Carige with healthier rivals such as UBI Banca as...

Italy is considering merging troubled banks Monte dei Paschi and Banca Carige with healthier rivals such as UBI Banca as...

Jan 19, 2019

WORLD

Mexican pipeline explosion kills at least 20

Mexican pipeline explosion kills at least 20

MEXICO CITY, Jan 19: At least 20 people were killed and 54 were injured on Friday when a pipeline ruptured by suspected...

MEXICO CITY, Jan 19: At least 20 people were killed and 54 were injured on Friday when a pipeline ruptured by suspected...

Jan 19, 2019

WORLD

Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to hold 2nd summit

Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to hold 2nd summit

WASHINGTON, Jan 19: President Donald Trump will hold a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try to brok...

WASHINGTON, Jan 19: President Donald Trump will hold a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try to brok...

Jan 19, 2019

SOCIETY

Biplav led NCP torch trucks in Surkhet

Biplav led NCP torch trucks in Surkhet

SURKHET, Jan 19: The Biplav led Nepal Communist Party-Revolutionary set two trucks on fire for not abiding by the genera...

SURKHET, Jan 19: The Biplav led Nepal Communist Party-Revolutionary set two trucks on fire for not abiding by the genera...

Jan 19, 2019

SPORTS

Nepal to face Thailand in Women’s T20 Smash final today

Nepal to face Thailand in Women’s T20 Smash final today

KATHAMANDU, Jan 19: Skipper Rubina Chhetri picked up four wickets in 3.1 overs conceding two runs register a win by 92 r...

KATHAMANDU, Jan 19: Skipper Rubina Chhetri picked up four wickets in 3.1 overs conceding two runs register a win by 92 r...

Jan 19, 2019