SOCIETY
Conflict victim teachers call for help
Conflict victim teachers call for help
KATHMANDU, May 25: Conflict-affected teachers have submitted a memorandum to members of parliament calling for restoration of their jobs. Many teachers were displaced during the 10-year-long conflict, forced to quit their jobs.
May 25, 2019
SOCIETY
World Thyroid Day being observed today
World Thyroid Day being observed today
KATHMANDU, May 25: The World Thyroid Day is being observed in Nepal by organizing various programs today.
May 25, 2019
WORLD
600,000 Afghanistan children suffering from severe acute malnutrition: UNICEF
600,000 Afghanistan children suffering from severe acute mal...
GENEVA, May 25: The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Friday warned here that in Afghanistan, the nutritional situation of children is alarming, with 2 million children under the age of five years suffering from acute malnutrition, among them 600,000 suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
May 25, 2019
WORLD
India’s ruling party takes 303 of 542 seats in election win
India’s ruling party takes 303 of 542 seats in election win
NEW DELHI, May 25: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders of his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday following his thunderous victory in national elections.
May 25, 2019
ECONOMY
Allocate budget based on priority
Allocate budget based on priority
KASKI, May 25: The Finance and Development Committee of Gandaki State Assembly has suggested the government to allocate budget based on the priorities, needs and rationale of the government.
May 25, 2019
SOCIETY
10 killed in accident in a week
10 killed in accident in a week
BAITEDI, May 25: Ten persons have died in various accidents in the past one week in Baitedi. Of them five died in road accidents, according to Baitedi police spokesperson Rabindra Chand.
May 25, 2019
SPORTS
International Karate competition from Monday
International Karate competition from Monday
KATHMANDU, May 25: The 'first Mayor Cup IKKF full contact International Karate competition' is being held on Monday. The tournament is being organised by Nepal International Kyokushin Karate Association.
May 25, 2019
WORLD
Twenty-nine detainees killed in Venezuela police station cellblock riot
Twenty-nine detainees killed in Venezuela police station cel...
ACARIGUA, May 25: Twenty-nine detainees were killed and 19 police officers were wounded in a confrontation in a cellblock in central Venezuela in what a state official called a failed escape attempt, but human rights groups described as a massacre.
May 25, 2019
SPORTS
Army beats Province 2 by 171 runs on opening day
Army beats Province 2 by 171 runs on opening day
KATHMANDU, May 25: Spin bowlers shared eight wickets between them to propel Tribhuvan Army Club to cement a dominating win of 171 runs against Province 2 in the opening match of the Prime Minister (PM) Cup One-Day Cricket Tournament in Kirtipur on Friday.
May 25, 2019
ECONOMY
Revenue collection 13% lower than target
Revenue collection 13% lower than target
BIRGUNJ, May 25: Revenue collection by Birgunj Customs Office has seen a shortfall by 13% against the target till mid-May. The office, which generates the largest volume of revenue among all customs offices of the country, mobilized only Rs 120 billion out of the targeted Rs 139 billion, according t...
May 25, 2019