WORLD
India's top court says indefinite Kashmir internet shutdown is illegal
India's top court says indefinite Kashmir internet shutdown...
NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR, Jan 10: India’s Supreme Court said on Friday that an indefinite shutdown of the internet in Kashmir was illegal, rebuking the government for the communications lockdown imposed after it withdrew the Muslim majority region’s autonomy in August.
Jan 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Public holiday declared in Gandaki State on Maghe Sakranti
Public holiday declared in Gandaki State on Maghe Sakranti
POKHARA, Jan 10: Gandaki Provincial Government has announced a public holiday on Maghe Sakranti, the first day of Nepali month of Magh that falls on January 15 this year.
Jan 10, 2020
WORLD
Unidentified planes hit Iraqi militiamen in Syria, killing 8
Unidentified planes hit Iraqi militiamen in Syria, killing 8
BEIRUT, Jan 10: Unidentified planes struck targets in Syria near the border with Iraq on Friday, killing eight Iran-backed Iraqi militiamen, Syrian activists and two Iraqi officials said, an attack that comes amid soaring tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Jan 10, 2020
SPORTS
Australia's Finch expects thrilling Labuschagne v Bumrah duel
Australia's Finch expects thrilling Labuschagne v Bumrah due...
MUMBAI, Jan 10: Australia captain Aaron Finch is looking forward to an exciting duel between the irrepressible Marnus Labuschagne and India’s world No.1 fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in their ODI series starting in Mumbai next week.
Jan 10, 2020
WORLD
Niger sets new offensive against militants after 25 soldiers killed
Niger sets new offensive against militants after 25 soldiers...
NIAMEY, Jan 10: Niger will launch a new military offensive against Islamist militants after their latest attack on an army base killed at least 25 soldiers, the defence minister said on Friday.
Jan 10, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Hetauda to be declared permanent capital of Province 3 in two days: CM Poudel
Hetauda to be declared permanent capital of Province 3 in tw...
HETAUDA, Jan 10: Chief Minister of Province 3 Dormani Poudel said that the Province would get its permanent name and capital in two days.
Jan 10, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Amend IT bill: leaders, analyst
Amend IT bill: leaders, analyst
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Leaders of the ruling and opposition political parties have urged the government and parliament to amend the information technology bill.
Jan 10, 2020
WORLD
Iran to download plane black box after missile blamed for crash
Iran to download plane black box after missile blamed for cr...
DUBAI, Jan 10: Iran said on Friday it wanted to download black box recordings itself from a Ukrainian airliner that crashed, killing all 176 people aboard, after Canada and others said the plane was brought down by an Iranian missile, probably by mistake.
Jan 10, 2020
POLITICS, AUDIO/VIDEO, Latest Updates
Proposed IT bill is against fundamental principle of constitution, say experts (with video...
Proposed IT bill is against fundamental principle of constit...
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Experts have expressed deep concerns over the provisions of controversial Information and Technology (IT) Bill stating that the proposed law is against the fundamental rights enshrined in the constitution.
Jan 10, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Minister Pun urges foreign investment in Nepal's energy sector
Minister Pun urges foreign investment in Nepal's energy sect...
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Barsha Man Pun, who is on a United Arab Emirates visit, today held a meeting with Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in the UAE.
Jan 10, 2020