SOCIETY
CIAA promises confidentiality in investigation process
CIAA promises confidentiality in investigation process
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has adopted a strategy of maintaining confidentiality in the investigation process by ending the culture of pre-investigation publicity.
Oct 05, 2018
ECONOMY
Rupee tumbles to record low of 118.03 per dollar
Rupee tumbles to record low of 118.03 per dollar
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: Rupee has tumbled to a record low against US dollar.
Oct 05, 2018
WORLD
US withdraws from two international accords, says UN World Court ‘politicized’
US withdraws from two international accords, says UN World C...
WASHINGTON, Oct 5: The Trump administration pulled out of two international agreements after Iran and the Palestinians complained to the International Court of Justice about US policies, the latest withdrawal by Washington from multilateral accords.
Oct 05, 2018
SOCIETY
Japan agrees to provide grant of Rs 308 million
Japan agrees to provide grant of Rs 308 million
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant assistance of Rs 308 millions for the School Sector Development Programme of Nepal for the fiscal year 2018.
Oct 05, 2018
WORLD
Indonesia raises death toll from quake, tsunami to 1,558
Indonesia raises death toll from quake, tsunami to 1,558
PALU, Oct 5: Indonesia said Friday the death toll from a powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi a week ago has risen to 1,558.
Oct 05, 2018
SOCIETY
Airlines asked to operate flights during festivals too
Airlines asked to operate flights during festivals too
HUMLA, Oct. 5: The private airlines companies that used to operate their flights to Humla from Nepalgunj and Surkhet airports now have shifted their attention to the eastern belt of the country seeking more profits during the festive season.
Oct 05, 2018
Lifestyle
Einstein's religion-bashing 'God Letter' expected to sell for $1.5 Million
Einstein's religion-bashing 'God Letter' expected to sell fo...
Christie's auctioneers said on Thursday that the so-called God Letter, written by Einstein in 1954, would be placed on public exhibit in San Francisco and New York ahead of the Dec. 4 auction.
Oct 05, 2018
The Week
Difficult dealings
Difficult dealings
Cases like Bista’s aren’t the only ones of its kind. Siddhi Memorial Foundation in Bhaktapur has an elderly home where people wishing to join on their own isn’t uncommon. Differences in the family, not wishing to become a burden on their children, loneliness and wanting to receive proper medical car...
Oct 05, 2018
SPORTS
Wins for Arsenal and Milan, Seville upset
Wins for Arsenal and Milan, Seville upset
Oct 5: Arsenal enjoyed a 3-0 win in Azerbaijan against Qarabag in the Europa League on Thursday and AC Milan beat Greece’s Olympiakos Piraeus 3-1 but Sevilla suffered a shock defeat by Russians Krasnodar.
Oct 05, 2018
Lifestyle
Sponsors EA and Nike say concerned about Ronaldo rape claims
Sponsors EA and Nike say concerned about Ronaldo rape claims
Oct 5: Sportswear maker Nike Inc and video game maker Electronic Arts Inc and said on Thursday they were concerned about rape allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s best football players.
Oct 05, 2018