SOCIETY
Hundreds of Sadhus throng Pashupati temple for Maha Shivaratri
Hundreds of Sadhus throng Pashupati temple for Maha Shivarat...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: As the country is preparing to celebrate Maha Shivaratri tomorrow (Friday), movement of devotees and Sadhus has started growing dense at Pashupatinath temple area for one of the biggest Hindu festivals.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Two Nepalis arrested with 21 kg hashish in Japan
Two Nepalis arrested with 21 kg hashish in Japan
TOKYO, Feb 23: Two Nepalis have been arrested in Japan with 21 kg of hashish (charas). Police have made them public today. They had been arrested in December.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
People affected by road-widening drive stage demonstration at Maitighar
People affected by road-widening drive stage demonstration a...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: A street protest was held in local Maitighar Mandala in the capital today, demanding proper compensation to those who are losing their property (house and land) in course of the road- widening drive.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Tension flares in Biratnagar after dozer hits student
Tension flares in Biratnagar after dozer hits student
BIRATNAGAR, Feb 23: Tension has flared in Biratnagar after a dozer rammed into a college student on Thursday.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
CIAA arrests two staffers at Land Revenue Office, Bhaktapur
CIAA arrests two staffers at Land Revenue Office, Bhaktapur
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) arrested a junior officer of Land Revenue Office, Bhaktapur in the charge of taking bribes.
Feb 23, 2017
TECHNOLOGY
7 Earth-size worlds found orbiting star; could hold life
7 Earth-size worlds found orbiting star; could hold life
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Feb 23: For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a single nearby star — and these new worlds could hold life.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Leopard rampage worries locals of Ilam
Leopard rampage worries locals of Ilam
ILAM, Feb 23: Locals of northern belt of Ilam district have been in worrisome state with growing rampage of leopard in human settlement.
Feb 23, 2017
POLITICS
Bhattarai, Yadav urge to postpone local polls
Bhattarai, Yadav urge to postpone local polls
Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai and Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) Chairman Upendra Yadav have urged the government to postpone the local level elections.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Bhada rivulet suspension bridge inaugurated
Bhada rivulet suspension bridge inaugurated
BARDIYA, Feb 23: The newly-constructed suspension bridge over the Bhada rivulet at Dhadabar VDC, Bhada of Bardiya was inaugurated on Wednesday.
Feb 23, 2017
SPORTS
Leaders Real stunned by struggling Valencia
Leaders Real stunned by struggling Valencia
Real Madrid suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at struggling Valencia on Wednesday as they missed the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of La Liga after losing for only the second time in the league this season.
Feb 23, 2017