SOCIETY
Ex-Maoist combatant barred from flying to Bangkok (with video)
Ex-Maoist combatant barred from flying to Bangkok (with vide...
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: Former Maoist combatant Lenin Bista has been barred from boarding a RA401 flight bound for Bangkok on Friday.
Aug 24, 2018
SOCIETY
5 hurt as police open fire on protesters in Kanchanpur
5 hurt as police open fire on protesters in Kanchanpur
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: Five people were injured after police opened fire on demonstrators in Kanchanpur district on Friday afternoon. According to police a condition of a protestor among those injured is said to be critical.
Aug 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Aug 24: 6 things to know by 6 PM
Aug 24: 6 things to know by 6 PM
Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.
Aug 24, 2018
POLITICS
Rape and corruption-convict should be given death penalty: Tamang
Rape and corruption-convict should be given death penalty: T...
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: Former Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sher Bahadur Tamang has demanded that the government take the initiative toward formulating a provision of death penalty against those convicted of rape and corruption crimes.
Aug 24, 2018
POLITICS
Preparation of BIMSTEC summit in last leg
Preparation of BIMSTEC summit in last leg
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: The preparations to hold the fourth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in Kathmandu on August 30-31 has reached the last phase.
Aug 24, 2018
SPORTS
Nepal sets 324-run target for Bloomfield Club
Nepal sets 324-run target for Bloomfield Club
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: Nepal has set a target of 324 runs against Bloomfield Club in the second practice match being held in Sri Lanka on Friday.
Aug 24, 2018
Lifestyle
Does climbing Everest alter your genetic code?
Does climbing Everest alter your genetic code?
Exposure to extreme environments can change our DNA. Everest climbers—and their twins—are the perfect study subjects.
Aug 24, 2018
POLITICS
Amy Tohill-Stull appointed as new Misson Director for USAID
Amy Tohill-Stull appointed as new Misson Director for USAID
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: Amy Tohill-Stull has been appointed as the new Misson Director for U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The U.S. Embassy, Chargé d'Affaires Michael C. Gonzales swore in Tohill-Stull at a ceremony at the United States Embassy that was hosted by outgoing USAID Mission...
Aug 24, 2018
Lifestyle
Emmy nominee Millie Bobby Brown rises above the online hate
Emmy nominee Millie Bobby Brown rises above the online hate
NEW YORK, Aug 24: Emmy nominee Millie Bobby Brown continues to show wisdom beyond her years. The 14-year old “Stranger Things” star, who is no stranger to social media trolls, hopes young people can “rise above the hate” and “not let anyone change you.”
Aug 24, 2018
POLITICS
Top leaders effortful toward building a prosperous BIMSTEC
Top leaders effortful toward building a prosperous BIMSTEC
KATHMANDU, Aug 24: The fourth summit meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is taking place here next wee
Aug 24, 2018