TECHNOLOGY, Lifestyle
Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe joins exodus from Facebook
Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe joins exodus from Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 23: A co-founder of Facebook’s virtual-reality division is joining the exodus of executives to leave the company after striking it rich in lucrative sales of their startups.
Oct 23, 2018
SOCIETY
IN PICTURES: Sajha Yatayat introduces pollution-free electric bus service
IN PICTURES: Sajha Yatayat introduces pollution-free electri...
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Sajha Yatayat has introduced electric buses in the Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday.
Oct 23, 2018
SPORTS
Juve's Ronaldo prepared for emotional return to Old Trafford
Juve's Ronaldo prepared for emotional return to Old Trafford
MANCHESTER, Oct 23: Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is ready for an emotional return to his former club Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday but believes the Italian side can win by executing their gameplan.
Oct 23, 2018
WORLD
Dangerous Cat 4 Hurricane Willa closes in on Mexico coast
Dangerous Cat 4 Hurricane Willa closes in on Mexico coast
MEXICO CITY, Oct 23: Authorities rushed to evacuate low-lying areas and set up shelters as an “extremely dangerous” Hurricane Willa with winds of 145 mph (230 kph) headed toward a Tuesday afternoon landfall along a stretch of Mexico’s Pacific coast dotted with high-rise resorts, surfing beaches and...
Oct 23, 2018
WORLD
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Taiwan: USGS
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Taiwan: USGS
SINGAPORE, Oct 23: An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Taiwan, the United States Geological Survey said on Tuesday, and witnesses said it set buildings shaking in the capital Taipei.
Oct 23, 2018
ECONOMY
Industry Minister Yadav meets WTO Director General in Geneva
Industry Minister Yadav meets WTO Director General in Geneva
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav has held a meeting with Director General (DG) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Roberto Azevedo on Tuesday at the latter’s office.
Oct 23, 2018
ECONOMY, Interview
Ensure level playing field for all contractors
Ensure level playing field for all contractors
The Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) has long been charged for influencing government agencies for collusion in contracts of development works. A handful big players have allegedly been controlling the professional umbrella body of civil works contractors. But the new executiv...
Oct 23, 2018
My City
Tourism in Ilam
Tourism in Ilam
ILAM, Oct 23: Visitors from across the country plan to visit Ilam to enjoy the scenic view of Kanyam’s lush landscape and tea gardens. Sunrise and sunset from the location are also equally fascinating. However, relishing to the views of the snowcapped mountain ranges is less acknowledged at llam. No...
Oct 23, 2018
My City
Musikot Durbar: Recreational tourism destination
Musikot Durbar: Recreational tourism destination
RUKUM, Oct 23: Located in Rukum, Musikot Durbar has a rich history, dating back to centuries. The palace is believed to be named after Musi, the King's helper, during the 1700s.
Oct 23, 2018
SOCIETY
28 women trafficked from Nepal rescued from Uttar Pradesh
28 women trafficked from Nepal rescued from Uttar Pradesh
KATHMANDU, Oct 23 : Twenty-eight women from Nepal, who were allegedly being trafficked on the pretext of jobs in gulf countries, were rescued from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, Indian media reported.
Oct 23, 2018