SOCIETY
Gold smuggling network: 483 arrested in 46 months
Gold smuggling network: 483 arrested in 46 months
KATHMANDU, June 13: Nepal is becoming an easy hub for the gold smugglers. According to the latest data from Nepal Police, in the last 46 months, 483 smugglers and porters have been arrested so far.
Jun 13, 2019
WORLD
Protesters scuffle with Hong Kong police, government offices shut
Protesters scuffle with Hong Kong police, government offices...
HONG KONG, June 13: Scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police in Hong Kong on Thursday as hundreds of people persevered with a protest against an extradition law with mainland China, a day after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up big crowds.
Jun 13, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Music
Social media has become unhealthy: Selena Gomez
Social media has become unhealthy: Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez says she has put a cap on spending time on social media as the singer believes the obsession with apps has gone out of control. The 26-year-old said she used to regularly engage with her fans on Twitter and Instagram but has pulled back because they started to "depressed".
Jun 13, 2019
WORLD
Brexiteer Boris Johnson far ahead in first round of contest to replace PM
Brexiteer Boris Johnson far ahead in first round of contest...
LONDON, June 13: Boris Johnson, who has pledged to deliver Brexit on Oct. 31, edged closer to power on Thursday when he won by far the most support from Conservative Party lawmakers in the first round of the contest to replace Prime Minister Theresa May.
Jun 13, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Social
The ‘Pranesh Gautam’ case is ever stronger
The ‘Pranesh Gautam’ case is ever stronger
It all started on May 22, after Pranesh Gautam posted a review of Nepali film, ‘Bir Bikram 2’ on meme Nepal’s official YouTube channel. #FreePraneshGautam #MemeNepal #FreedomOfSpeech #BirBikram2
Jun 13, 2019
SOCIETY
June 13: 6 things to know by 6 PM
June 13: 6 things to know by 6 PM
Your daily dose of missed important things of the day.
Jun 13, 2019
SOCIETY
Government increases public transportation fare by 12%
Government increases public transportation fare by 12%
KATHMANDU, June 13: The government has increased public transportation fare by 12% to be effective from June 16.
Jun 13, 2019
WORLD
Second Ebola death in Uganda after outbreak crosses border
Second Ebola death in Uganda after outbreak crosses border
KAMPALA, June 13: A second person infected with the Ebola virus has died in Uganda, the health ministry said Thursday, after a family exposed to the disease quietly crossed the border from Congo.
Jun 13, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Music
The Alliance Française Kathmandu hosting ‘Fête de la Musique’
The Alliance Française Kathmandu hosting ‘Fête de la Musique...
The Alliance Française Kathmandu is hosting their annual event, ‘Fête de la Musique’ (translated ‘Music Festival’) on the special occasion of World Music Day. The event is scheduled on June 21, Friday at Chhaya Center, Thamel.
Jun 13, 2019
POLITICS
Vacancies announced by PSC at local levels should be scrapped immediately: NC
Vacancies announced by PSC at local levels should be scrappe...
KATHMANDU, June 13: The main opposition Nepali Congress on Thursday said that the vacancies announced by the Public Service Commission for 9,161 civil servants in various positions at 515 various local units should be scrapped immediately.
Jun 13, 2019