SOCIETY
Death toll in hail, dust storm in north India rises to 26
Death toll in hail, dust storm in north India rises to 26
NEW DELHI, June 8: The death toll in hail and dust storm across northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has risen to 26 and 57 others were reportedly injured, media reports said quoting local government officials on Saturday.
Jun 08, 2019
SOCIETY
Nepali citizen murdered in India
Nepali citizen murdered in India
BAITADI, June 8: A Nepali citizen has been murdered in India. The deceased has been identified as Lokendra Chand, 48, of Tallosworad of Baitadi district, according to Police Inspector at the District Police Office, Baitadi, Deepak Patali.
Jun 08, 2019
WORLD
Four Pakistani soldiers killed in roadside blast
Four Pakistani soldiers killed in roadside blast
PESHAWAR, June 8: Four soldiers were killed and another four were wounded by a roadside bomb blast in a tribal area of northwestern Pakistan on Friday, in the latest attack in recent weeks in the restive North Waziristan region, officials said.
Jun 08, 2019
SOCIETY
Newar people observing Sithi Nakha festival today
Newar people observing Sithi Nakha festival today
KATHMANDU, June 8: The Newar community is observing the Sithi Nakha festival today as per time-honored tradition.
Jun 08, 2019
TECHNOLOGY
NASA opens Int'l Space Station for private travel, at hefty price
NASA opens Int'l Space Station for private travel, at hefty...
WASHINGTON, June 8: The U.S. space agency NASA announced Friday that it is opening the International Space Station (ISS) for private citizens, with a hefty price tag.
Jun 08, 2019
WORLD
2020 Democratic candidates celebrate LGBTQ pride in Iowa
2020 Democratic candidates celebrate LGBTQ pride in Iowa
DES MOINES, June 8: Democratic White House hopefuls are set to celebrate LGBTQ pride as they descend on Des Moines, Iowa, for a handful of events this weekend.
Jun 08, 2019
SOCIETY
FNJ to stage demonstration forming a human chain against proposed media law
FNJ to stage demonstration forming a human chain against pro...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), the umbrella organization of Nepali journalists, is staging a rally today against the proposed Media Council Bill in the capital on Saturday afternoon.
Jun 08, 2019
POLITICS
Congress awakening campaign comes to a close
Congress awakening campaign comes to a close
KATHMANDU, June 8: The first phase of the 'Himal, Pahad, Tarai-Madhesh Nepali Congress National Awakening Campaign' is concluding today.
Jun 08, 2019
SOCIETY
Over 92,000 students attending EPS-KLT examination
Over 92,000 students attending EPS-KLT examination
KATHMANDU, June 8: The Korean Language Test under the Employment Permit System (EPS) started on Saturday. The examination will conclude on Sunday.
Jun 08, 2019
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels for Friday June 7
Valley Pollution Levels for Friday June 7
Valley Pollution Levels for Friday June 7
Jun 08, 2019