WORLD
Airports near Ethiopia's Tigray state attacked with rockets, government says
Airports near Ethiopia's Tigray state attacked with rockets,...
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 14: Two airports in Ethiopia’s Amhara state which neighbours Tigray where federal troops are fighting local forces were targeted by rocket fire late on Friday, the government said.
Nov 14, 2020
OPINION
What is Nepali Congress thinking about China?
What is Nepali Congress thinking about China?
Some leaders are accusing China of land grab without verified and substantiated proof, while Nepali Congress leadership is pretending ignorance. What is it thinking?
Nov 14, 2020
SOCIETY, Lifestyle
Kukur Tihar, the festival of dogs, being celebrated (with photos)
Kukur Tihar, the festival of dogs, being celebrated (with ph...
KATHMANDU, Nov 14: Kukur Tihar, the festival of dogs, is being celebrated at every household today. Kukur Tihar is often observed on the second day of Yamapanchak of the Tihar festival. However, this year Laxmi Puja and Kukur Tihar have fallen on the same day, according to Nepal Calendar Determinati...
Nov 14, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Mahakavi Devkota's 112th birth anniversary being observed today
Mahakavi Devkota's 112th birth anniversary being observed to...
KATHMANDU, Nov 14: The 112th birth anniversary of great poet laureate of Nepali literature, Laxmi Prasad Devkota, is being observed today at home and abroad.
Nov 14, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Laxmi Puja, Kukur Tihar being observed today
Laxmi Puja, Kukur Tihar being observed today
KATHMANDU, Nov 14: The third day of Yamapanchak is being celebrated by worshipping Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, affluence and prosperity, today evening, with devotion.
Nov 14, 2020
WORLD
Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire, at least 15 dead
Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire, at least 15 dead
SRINAGAR, India/MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan, Nov 14: At least 10 civilians and five security personnel were killed in cross-border shelling between India and Pakistan on Friday, in one of this year’s deadliest days along the heavily militarised frontier separating the nuclear-armed rivals, officials said...
Nov 14, 2020
OPINION
UNESCO’s role in the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural property
UNESCO’s role in the fight against illicit trafficking of cu...
There are more Nepali artworks around the world waiting to be brought back, such as three pieces of a 300-year old ancient pauwa art stolen from Itumbahal in Kathmandu in 1979.
Nov 14, 2020
OPINION
Keeping diabetes at bay
Keeping diabetes at bay
Let’s take at least a half an hour brisk walk every day, eat healthy diet, avoid alcohol, tobacco, consume plenty amount of fruits and vegetables.
Nov 14, 2020
WORLD
India, China close in on plan to end months of military standoff
India, China close in on plan to end months of military stan...
NEW DELHI, Nov 13: Seeking to end a dangerous military standoff in the western Himalayas, India and China are formulating a plan that involves creating no-patrol zones, pulling back tanks and artillery, and using drones to verify the withdrawal, Indian officials say.
Nov 13, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Dr Govinda KC tests positive for COVID-19
Dr Govinda KC tests positive for COVID-19
KATHMANDU, Nov 13: Senior Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Govinda KC has been admitted to the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Maharajgunj, after testing positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Nov 13, 2020