POLITICS
Nayashakti Coordinator Dr Bhattarai held during sit-in
Nayashakti Coordinator Dr Bhattarai held during sit-in
KATHMANDU, April 2: Coordinator of Naya Shakti Nepal (NSN) has been taken under control by the security personnel as the group of NSN cadres led by him tried to enter the prohibited area near the Election Commission on Sunday monrning.
Apr 02, 2017
ECONOMY
PM says govt determined to recover CGT in sale of Ncell shares
PM says govt determined to recover CGT in sale of Ncell shar...
KATHMANDU, April 2: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that the government is determined to recover capital gain tax (CGT) on the transaction happened while selling and purchasing GSM operator Ncell. TeliaSonera had sold the company to Axiata last year and the Government of Nepal is yet to recov...
Apr 02, 2017
WORLD
China says U.S. trade orders should respect international rules
China says U.S. trade orders should respect international ru...
BEIJING,April 2: China called on the United States to respect international trade rules and improve cooperation and dialogue in reaction to two new orders by U.S. President Donald Trump calling for an investigation into trade abuses.
Apr 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Woman killed, daughter – in – law injured in lightning strike
Woman killed, daughter – in – law injured in lightning strik...
CHAUTARA, April 2: A person was killed and another injured in a lightning strike in Sindhupalchowk during the storm on Saturday.
Apr 02, 2017
WORLD
Colombia: 193 dead after rivers overflow, toppling homes
Colombia: 193 dead after rivers overflow, toppling homes
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — An avalanche of water from three overflowing rivers tore through a small city in Colombia while people slept, destroying homes, sweeping away cars and killing at least 193 unsuspecting residents.
Apr 02, 2017
SOCIETY
President's Women Upliftment Programme kicks off in Morang
President's Women Upliftment Programme kicks off in Morang
PATHARI, April 2: The President's Women Upliftment Programme (PWUP) under the Policy and Programme of the ongoing fiscal year 2016-2017 has been launched in Morang.
Apr 02, 2017
SPORTS
US beats Russia 7-0 at women's hockey world championships
US beats Russia 7-0 at women's hockey world championships
PLYMOUTH, Mich. (AP) — Amanda Kessel rediscovered just how good it feels to score a goal for your country.
Apr 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Drinking water problem resurfaces with rise in mercury
Drinking water problem resurfaces with rise in mercury
BAITADI, April 2: With the rise in the mercury, the drinking water problem has resurfaced in Baitadi creating unwarranted difficulties for the locals.
Apr 02, 2017
SOCIETY
Journalist Ghimire honoured with Kirti Smriti Journalism Award
Journalist Ghimire honoured with Kirti Smriti Journalism Awa...
POKHARA, April 2: The Kirti Smriti Journalism Award 2073 has been conferred on journalist Yuvraj Ghimire for is noteworthy contribution towards country's political and socio-economic sector through journalism.
Apr 02, 2017
SOCIETY
River mining raises risk of flooding and cutting off a dozen villages
River mining raises risk of flooding and cutting off a dozen...
NAWALPARASI, April 2: More than a dozen villages in Nawalparasi are faced with a heightened risk of flood following permission from local authorities in Chitwan to allow mining of construction materials from the Narayani river.
Apr 02, 2017