SOCIETY
Nepali Barsita jailed for four years for Melbourne rape
Nepali Barsita jailed for four years for Melbourne rape
AUSTRALIA, July 12: A barista who raped a woman at her Melbourne home after they kissed in a park during a night out has been jailed for at least four years.
Jul 12, 2018
SOCIETY
Rainfall likely for three more days: Weather Forecasting Division
Rainfall likely for three more days: Weather Forecasting Div...
KATHMANDU, July 12: The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that most of the parts in the country would witness rainfall till the next three days.
Jul 12, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepal, China hold discussions to finalise PTTA
Nepal, China hold discussions to finalise PTTA
KATHMANDU, July 12: The second consultative meeting between Nepal and the People's Republic of China was held to finalise the Protocol on the Transit Transport Agreement in Beijing, China.
Jul 12, 2018
SOCIETY
BP, Araniko highways resume
BP, Araniko highways resume
BANEPA, July 12: The Araniko and BP highways that were disrupted following the floods and landslips have resumed after clearing the obstructions early this afternoon.
Jul 12, 2018
ECONOMY
PKD urges World Bank to invest in Nepal's priority areas
PKD urges World Bank to invest in Nepal's priority areas
KATHMANDU, July 12: CPN Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal urged the World Bank's representatives to consider investment in Nepal's highly prioritized sectors, stating that Nepal has already paved its path towards economic prosperity.
Jul 12, 2018
SOCIETY
Obstructed Pokhara-Baglung road opens
Obstructed Pokhara-Baglung road opens
PARBAT, July 12: The Pokhara-Baglung road that was obstructed by a landslide at Bajung of Modi Rural Municipality-5 in Parbat district has opened after 12 hours.
Jul 12, 2018
SOCIETY
Only one way vehicular movement as bridge subsides
Only one way vehicular movement as bridge subsides
CHITWAN, July 12: Khahare, also known as Bridge 1 at Narayangadh-Mugling road has subsided at Icchakamana rural municipality of Chitwan halting two way vehicular movement.
Jul 12, 2018
SOCIETY
Flood safety measures: What to do and what not to do?
Flood safety measures: What to do and what not to do?
Nobody can stop a force as fearsome as a flood. Floods damage or destroy more homes than any other natural disaster. You can protect yourself from flood hazards by taking measures to ensure the safety of life and property before, during, and after a flood occurs. If evacuation becomes necessary, be...
Jul 12, 2018
SOCIETY
IN PICTURES: Bhaktapur flooded
IN PICTURES: Bhaktapur flooded
KATHMANDU, July 12: Rain is forecast throughout the country, according to an alert published by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. According to the alert, major rivers and rivulets are likely to swell and trigger early warnings.
Jul 12, 2018
WORLD
Amnesty urges ‘war crimes’ probe on UAE-run prisons in Yemen
Amnesty urges ‘war crimes’ probe on UAE-run prisons in Yemen
CAIRO, July 12: An international rights group on Thursday called for an investigation into alleged disappearances, torture and possible deaths in detention facilities run by the United Arab Emirates and its allied militias in southern Yemen as potential war crimes.
Jul 12, 2018