SOCIETY
JUNE 17: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
JUNE 17: 6 things to know by 6 PM today
Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.
Jun 17, 2018
POLITICS
Cabinet okays formation of mechanism on Chinese assistance projects
Cabinet okays formation of mechanism on Chinese assistance p...
KATHMANDU, June 17: The government has approved the draft of the memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a mechanism to facilitate the programs and projects in Nepal with support from the People's Republic of China.
Jun 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Mahaseth promises protection for contractors
Mahaseth promises protection for contractors
KATHMANDU, June 17: At a time when Home Minister has stated that the government would take an action against contractors for delay in completion of the project, Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghu Bir Mahaseth has stood with the contractors.
Jun 17, 2018
SPORTS
FIFA World Cup 2018: Costa Rica v Serbia (Preview)
FIFA World Cup 2018: Costa Rica v Serbia (Preview)
Costa Rica and Serbia are ready for lift-off at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia as they arrive in Samara, a city that is famous as Russia's aerospace centre.
Jun 17, 2018
SPORTS
Argentina Legend Maradona 'Did Not Know' Smoking Banned at World Cup Stadiums
Argentina Legend Maradona 'Did Not Know' Smoking Banned at W...
MOSCOW, June 17: Argentina's football legend Diego Maradona, who was spotted smoking a cigar at Moscow's Spartak Stadium where Argentina drew 1-1 with Iceland in Saturday's FIFA World Cup Group D match, said he was unaware that no one is allowed to smoke at the stadiums.
Jun 17, 2018
SOCIETY
World Day to Combat Desertification observed
World Day to Combat Desertification observed
KATHMANDU, June 17: Nepal observed the World Day to combat desertification this year under the theme of "Land has true value — invest in it".
Jun 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Yeti Airlines narrowly escapes accident at Pokhara airport
Yeti Airlines narrowly escapes accident at Pokhara airport
POKHARA, June 17: A jet stream aircraft belonging to Yeti Airlines has narrowly escaped an accident at Pokhara Airport, on Sunday.
Jun 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Soru village of Mugu connected to road access
Soru village of Mugu connected to road access
MUGU, June 17: Soru Rural Municipality of Mugu district has been connected to district headquarters of Gamgadhi by road after five years.
Jun 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Snakebite menace in Bardibas
Snakebite menace in Bardibas
BARDIBAS, June 17: Cases of snakebites have significantly increased in Mahottari district with the start of rainfall amidst scorching heat. The Gauridanda-based Snakebite Treatment Center in Bardibas-3 said that the snakebite cases have suddenly increased in this district.
Jun 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Sit-in held calling for saving Gangamaya's life
Sit-in held calling for saving Gangamaya's life
KATHMANDU, June 17: A sit-in was held today near the Prime Minister's official residence, Baluwatar, demanding the guarantee of the life of Gangamaya, who has been on a fast-onto-death for long, calling for justice to her murdered son.
Jun 17, 2018