WORLD
Most big companies fail to report role in deforestation, charity says
Most big companies fail to report role in deforestation, cha...
LONDON, July 16: Most big companies are failing to report the damage their operations are doing to forests despite committing to lighten their footprint under wider efforts to tackle climate change, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Jul 16, 2019
WORLD
Democratic presidential hopefuls spend heavily on digital ads, staff
Democratic presidential hopefuls spend heavily on digital ad...
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, July 16: The crowded field of Democratic presidential hopefuls spent heavily on digital advertising, investing early in ads that can bring more name recognition and help raise money, according to disclosures filed late on Monday.
Jul 16, 2019
WORLD
China says will freeze out U.S. companies that sell Taiwan arms
China says will freeze out U.S. companies that sell Taiwan a...
BEIJING, July 16: China’s government and Chinese companies will cut business ties with U.S. firms selling arms to Taiwan, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, declining to give details of the sanctions in a move likely to worsen already poor ties with Washington.
Jul 16, 2019
ECONOMY
Zoo construction on anvil for tourism promotion
Zoo construction on anvil for tourism promotion
JIRI, July 16: A zoo construction is in sight to promote tourism in Khorthali community forest area of Bhimeswor municipality-6 in tourism district, Dolakha. The municipality has come up with the plan to construct zoo so as to develop Dolakha as a tourism destination.
Jul 16, 2019
ECONOMY
Business fraternity hesitant to implement social security policy
Business fraternity hesitant to implement social security po...
RUPANDEHI, July 16: Business fraternity in Rupandehi is showing indifference to the implementation of the contribution-based social security scheme the government is going to implement from the Nepali month of Shrawan( July-August).
Jul 16, 2019
SOCIETY
Indian drug peddler held with hashish
Indian drug peddler held with hashish
Muglin, July 16: Police held an Indian national in possession of 43-kg hashish in Chitwan. A police team deputed from Area Police Office, Tandi under the command of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Santosh Acharya nabbed Nurjaha Khatun with hashish at 8.30 pm on Monday.
Jul 16, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Social, Movies
Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured with honorary doctorate by Melbourne's La Trobe University
Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured with honorary doctorate by Mel...
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to receive an honorary doctorate degree from Melbourne-based La Trobe University for his contributions and efforts towards underprivileged children, women's empowerment through Meer Foundation and his achievements in the Indian entertainment industry.
Jul 16, 2019
SOCIETY
Guru Purnima being observed today
Guru Purnima being observed today
KATHMANDU, July 16: The Guru Purnima festival is being observed throughout the country by paying reverence to all teachers today.
Jul 16, 2019
WORLD
Pakistan reopens airspace for civil aviation after India standoff
Pakistan reopens airspace for civil aviation after India sta...
ISLAMABAD, July 16: Pakistan’s airspace has been reopened to civil aviation with immediate effect, its aviation authority said on Tuesday, following months of restrictions imposed in the wake of a standoff with neighboring India earlier this year.
Jul 16, 2019
SOCIETY
Lawmakers indifferent toward plights of flood victims
Lawmakers indifferent toward plights of flood victims
JANAKPUR, July 16: Following the havoc wreaked by the recent floods in eight districts of Province 2, some political party leaders have visited the incident sites to take stock of the situation and distribute relief to the victims. However, most of the leaders are still to reach out to the victims.
Jul 16, 2019