SOCIETY
‘Astrologer’ arrested for spreading earthquake rumor
‘Astrologer’ arrested for spreading earthquake rumor
KATHMANDU, June 4: Police have arrested ‘astrologer’ Arjun Chhetri on Tuesday from Gaushala. A special team of Metropolitan Police Range arrested Chhetri for spreading a rumor of earthquake through social media.
Jun 04, 2019
SOCIETY
Metro Police begins to detect over speed of vehicles along Kalanki-Koteshwor road section
Metro Police begins to detect over speed of vehicles along K...
KATHMANDU, June 4: Amid the rising trend of road accidents in the Kalanki-Koteshwor stretch of the Ring Road, the Metropolitan Traffic Police (MTP) has started a campaign to measure and control the over speed of the vehicles with the use of laser-equipped speed gun.
Jun 04, 2019
POLITICS
RJP queries government about constitution amendment
RJP queries government about constitution amendment
KATHMANDU, June 4: Rastriya Janata Party (RJP) has urged the government to fulfill its commitment for the implementation and amendment of the constitution.
Jun 04, 2019
My City, Soul of My City
The Happy Junction
The Happy Junction
People have a lot of grudges against this city. Despite them cursing Kathmandu for being too crowded, dusty, and packed with vehicles, Kathmandu is truly ‘a melting pot of people.
Jun 04, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Movies
Khurrana, 2 others accused of cheating; called by Thane cops
Khurrana, 2 others accused of cheating; called by Thane cops
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and two others from the Hindi film industry have been called for questioning by the Thane police in connection with a cheating complaint filed against them by a director, said an official Monday.
Jun 04, 2019
POLITICS
President arrives in Nepalgunj to participate in Iftar ceremony
President arrives in Nepalgunj to participate in Iftar cerem...
NEPALGUNJ, June 4: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has today arrived in Nepalgunj to participate in Iftar ceremony of the Muslim community. President Bhandari, who landed at Nepalgunj airport at 2 pm, is scheduled to take part in the ceremony slated to take place at 5 pm at Siddhartha Cottage.
Jun 04, 2019
WORLD
Air pollution leads to premature deaths of 7 mln a year: UN expert
Air pollution leads to premature deaths of 7 mln a year: UN...
GENEVA, June 4: Some 7 million people die prematurely every year from air pollution, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment said Monday ahead of World Environment Day, noting there are also success stories.
Jun 04, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Court orders to release Salman Khan—starrer film ‘Bharat’ on Wednesday
Court orders to release Salman Khan—starrer film ‘Bharat’ on...
Salman Khan—starrer ‘Bharat’ is set to hit Nepali theaters on Wednesday, after Kathmandu District Court (KDC) order. Earlier ‘Bharat’ was due to release on Friday, adhering to the ‘Friday release system’ set by Film Development Board (FDB).
Jun 04, 2019
WORLD
Donald Trump turns to Brexit and Huawei as protesters mock with a 'blimp'
Donald Trump turns to Brexit and Huawei as protesters mock w...
LONDON, June 4: Donald Trump will plunge into Britain’s Brexit crisis on Tuesday and is likely to demand that Prime Minister Theresa May’s successor ban China’s Huawei from 5G networks, as protesters mock the U.S. president across London.
Jun 04, 2019
WORLD
Texas coastal flooding strands about 100 endangered turtles
Texas coastal flooding strands about 100 endangered turtles
CORPUS CHRISTI, June 4: High tides and flooding associated with May storms that buffeted parts of Texas caused the stranding of about 100 young sea turtles along part of the Gulf coast, experts say.
Jun 04, 2019