WORLD
Islamic State claims Afghan wedding suicide blast that killed 63
Islamic State claims Afghan wedding suicide blast that kille...
KABUL, Aug 18: The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility on Sunday for a suicide blast at a wedding reception in Afghanistan that killed 63 people, underling the dangers the country faces even if the Taliban agree on a pact with the United States.
Aug 18, 2019
SOCIETY
Woman fed feces on charge of practicing witchcraft
Woman fed feces on charge of practicing witchcraft
MAHOTTARI, Aug 18: Although accusation or assault on anyone on the pretext of practicing witchcraft is liable to fine and imprisonment in the country, the cases of women beaten black and blue or fed human feces on the same charge continues abated.
Aug 18, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Madan Puraskar to Yogesh Raj’s ‘Ranahaar’
Madan Puraskar to Yogesh Raj’s ‘Ranahaar’
A general assembly of Madan Puraskar Committee held on Sunday has decided to award this year’s ‘Madan Puraskar’ to Yogesh Raj for ‘Ranahaar’.
Aug 18, 2019
WORLD
Restrictions continue in Kashmir despite security ease
Restrictions continue in Kashmir despite security ease
NEW DELHI, Aug 18: Restrictions are continuing in much of Indian-administered Kashmir, despite India’s government saying it’s gradually restoring phone lines and easing a security lockdown that’s been in place for nearly two weeks.
Aug 18, 2019
SOCIETY
Illegal huts demolished in Nagarkot
Illegal huts demolished in Nagarkot
BHAKTAPUR, Aug 18: The Chagunarayan municipality in Bhaktapur today demolished illegal structures including houses and huts constructed on the roadsides and by encroaching on the community forest area in Nagarkot.
Aug 18, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Journo Pudasaini’s death case: Lawmakers demand fair investigation
Journo Pudasaini’s death case: Lawmakers demand fair investi...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The death case of journalist Shalikram Pudasaini and the arrest of journalist Rabi Lamichhane and two others in connection with the case has formally entered the parliament.
Aug 18, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Social media awash with conspiracy theories after Rabi Lamichhane's arrest in connection w...
Social media awash with conspiracy theories after Rabi Lamic...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Shalikram Pudasaini, a journalist from Chitwan was found hanging from the ceiling of a hotel in Chitwan earlier this month.
Aug 18, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
'Bareilly Ki Barfi' turns two, director thanks cine lovers
'Bareilly Ki Barfi' turns two, director thanks cine lovers
With 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' completing two years today, the director of the film and Filmfare award winner Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari shared pictures from the sets of the film on her Instagram, thanking her fans for the love they have showered on her venture.
Aug 18, 2019
WORLD
Cambodia to ban online gambling, cites threat to social order
Cambodia to ban online gambling, cites threat to social orde...
PHNOM PENH, Aug 18: Cambodia said on Sunday it is banning online gambling, which helped propel a wave of Chinese investment in casinos in the country, saying that the industry had been used by foreign criminals to extort money.
Aug 18, 2019
WORLD
Mexico City assesses monument damage after anti-rape march
Mexico City assesses monument damage after anti-rape march
MEXICO CITY, Aug 18: Workers erected a wooden wall around Mexico City’s iconic Angel of Independence monument Saturday after feminists defaced it with graffiti during a raucous and violent protest over a string of alleged rapes by police.
Aug 18, 2019