SOCIETY
Lawmakers call for stringent action
Lawmakers call for stringent action
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Speaking in the special hour of the House of Representatives meeting today, lawmaker Ghanshyam Khatiwada of the Communist Party of Nepal condemned the incident of the poisoning of the drinking water at the Jaante Secondary School at Jaante of Morang district yesterday.
Aug 15, 2018
WORLD
Pennsylvania priests abused over 1,000 children: Report
Pennsylvania priests abused over 1,000 children: Report
HARRISBURG, Aug 15: A priest raped a 7-year-old girl while he was visiting her in the hospital after she’d had her tonsils removed. Another priest forced a 9-year-old boy into having oral sex, then rinsed out the boy’s mouth with holy water. One boy was forced to say confession to the priest who se...
Aug 15, 2018
WORLD
Afghan officials: Taliban attack kills 30 troops
Afghan officials: Taliban attack kills 30 troops
KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug 15: Afghan officials say a Taliban assault on two adjacent checkpoints in the northern Baghlan province has killed 30 soldiers and police.
Aug 15, 2018
POLITICS
Consumer Protection Bill 2018 tabled in Parliament
Consumer Protection Bill 2018 tabled in Parliament
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 has been tabled in the parliament on Wednesday.
Aug 15, 2018
SOCIETY
Fifty seven injured as overcrowded bus veers off road
Fifty seven injured as overcrowded bus veers off road
NUWAKOT, Aug 15: An overcrowded bus veered 50 meters off the road injuring 57 passengers on board at Bidur municipality-9, Nuwakot. Of those injured, eight are critical.
Aug 15, 2018
WORLD
Russian military campaign in Syria 2015-2018
Russian military campaign in Syria 2015-2018
This is a detailed summary of military and political developments in Syria since the start of the Russian military operation until now. (2015-2018)
Aug 15, 2018
SOCIETY
JAJARKOT FLOOD: Property worth millions destroyed
JAJARKOT FLOOD: Property worth millions destroyed
JAJARKOT, Aug 15: Floods induced by incessant rainfall has claimed the life of one and damaged properties worth millions at Dani Pipal of Nalgad municipality-7, according to District Police Office.
Aug 15, 2018
WORLD
China set to become largest aid donor to Pacific
China set to become largest aid donor to Pacific
CHINA, Aug 15: Australia pledged an estimated $815 million in aid for 2017–18 financial year, compared to China’s $4 billion for the 2017 calendar year. Most of Beijing’s funds are earmarked for infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea (PNG), a former Australian colony.
Aug 15, 2018
SOCIETY
Parliamentarians stress on "implementation" as they welcome Safe Motherhood Bill
Parliamentarians stress on "implementation" as they welcome...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: While praising the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Bill, parliamentarians have urged the government to ensure that women from rural parts of the country, who work throughout the year to make ends meet, are also addressed.
Aug 15, 2018
WORLD
Japan's emperor makes last war-end anniversary speech
Japan's emperor makes last war-end anniversary speech
TOKYO, Aug 15: Japan's Emperor Akihito expressed "deep remorse" over his country's role in World War II as he made his last appearance Wednesday at a ceremony marking the end of the hostilities.
Aug 15, 2018