ECONOMY
Govt plan to be self-reliant in agriculture by July 2021 disappears in budget
Govt plan to be self-reliant in agriculture by July 2021 dis...
KATHMANDU, June 2: In last year’s budget and programs, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada had made an ambitious announcement that the country will be self-reliant in agricultural production by Fiscal Year 2020/2021. He had further announced that the country will double agro produce by the end of Fi...
Jun 02, 2019
WORLD
US now seeking social media details from all visa applicants
US now seeking social media details from all visa applicants
WASHINGTON, June 2: The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for U.S. visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers. It’s a vast expansion of the Trump administration’s enhanced screening of potential immigrants and visitors.
Jun 02, 2019
WORLD
China makes 3-point proposal on enhancing defense cooperation in Asia-Pacific
China makes 3-point proposal on enhancing defense cooperatio...
SINGAPORE, June 2: China on Saturday made a three-point proposal on enhancing defense cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region at the Shangri-La Dialogue being held here.
Jun 02, 2019
ECONOMY
Panauti implementing good practices for milk production
Panauti implementing good practices for milk production
BANEPA, June 2: Panauti Municipality has geared up to maintain hygiene and quality of milk and dairy products intact via ‘good milk production practices’, engaging all stakeholders in the dairy value chain.
Jun 02, 2019
ECONOMY
Number of tourists continues to rise in Manasalu
Number of tourists continues to rise in Manasalu
GORKHA, June 2: Manaslu Circuit continues to garner an increasing number of tourists following the boost in figures last year. According to statistics published by Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP), more than 8,000 visitors are expected to make a trip through the famed circuit this time; the...
Jun 02, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Incredible experience: Hrithik Roshan after meeting Jackie Chan
Incredible experience: Hrithik Roshan after meeting Jackie C...
Hrithik Roshan is on cloud nine after the Bollywood actor got a chance to meet veteran action star Jackie Chan during his visit to China
Jun 02, 2019
WORLD
Iranian president says talks possible only if Washington shows 'respect'
Iranian president says talks possible only if Washington sho...
DUBAI, June 2: President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday suggested Iran may be willing to hold talks if the United States showed it respect, but said Tehran would not be pressured into negotiations, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
Jun 02, 2019
My City, Entertainment
R Madhavan receives 'prolific' gift on his birthday
R Madhavan receives 'prolific' gift on his birthday
Actor R Madhavan, who is ageing like fine wine, turned 49 today and shared the most thoughtful gift from Prajesh Sen, the co-director of his upcoming film 'Rocketry'.
Jun 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Technological advances threaten stone carvers’ survival means
Technological advances threaten stone carvers’ survival mean...
RUPANDEHI, June 2: On the banks of Tinau River, there is a settlement of Kushwadiya community who are usually seen carving stones from early mornings to late evenings. These stone carvers have been earning their living by shaping stones for more than two decades.
Jun 02, 2019
POLITICS
US seeks expanded defense ties with Nepal under Indo-Pacific Strategy
US seeks expanded defense ties with Nepal under Indo-Pacific...
KATHMANDU, June 2: The United States said on Saturday that it is now seeking to expand a defense relationship with Nepal under the framework of its Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Jun 02, 2019