SOCIETY
NRA to relocate quake-affected settlements to safer places
NRA to relocate quake-affected settlements to safer places
KATHMANDU, August 27: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has started enlisting quake-survivors residing in places at high risk of natural disaster in the beneficiary list for their relocation to safer places.
Aug 27, 2017
WORLD
Harvey spins deeper inland; full scope of damage is unknown
Harvey spins deeper inland; full scope of damage is unknown
TEXAS, August 27: Harvey spun deeper into Texas and unloaded extraordinary amounts of rain Saturday after the once-fearsome hurricane crashed into vulnerable homes and businesses along the coastline in a blow that killed at least two people and injured up to 14.
Aug 27, 2017
SOCIETY
Association of Conflict Affected Family of Security Forces stages sit-in
Association of Conflict Affected Family of Security Forces s...
KATHMANDU, August 27: The Association of Conflict Affected Family of Security Forces staged a sit in in-front of Truth and Reconciliation Commission office here today, calling for the Commission to incorporate them as well in the transitional justice process.
Aug 27, 2017
POLITICS
PM Deuba visits Bodh Gaya and flying back to Nepal
PM Deuba visits Bodh Gaya and flying back to Nepal
BODH GAYA, August 27: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who is on a five-day state visit to India, today visited Bodh Gaya in the State of Bihar, India.
Aug 27, 2017
My City
Palestinians share appetite for traditional food
Palestinians share appetite for traditional food
HERBON, August 27: For people struggling to establish their own state, traditional food is an important part of the national heritage, and for Palestinians in the West Bank that goes well beyond the standard hummus (chickpea paste).
Aug 27, 2017
SPORTS, WORLD
Federer favorite as absentees offer hope to young guns
Federer favorite as absentees offer hope to young guns
LONDON, August 27: An injury-ravaged U.S. Open men’s draw offers the best opportunity yet for a young pretender to claim a maiden grand slam crown but in this most retro of seasons Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will look to turn back time in New York.
Aug 27, 2017
ECONOMY, WORLD
Food delivery creates tech headache for some US restaurants
Food delivery creates tech headache for some US restaurants
SAN FRANCISCO, August 27: Four tablets from various delivery companies crowd the front counter of Proposition Chicken in San Francisco, each calling out with its own ring when an order arrives.
Aug 27, 2017
ECONOMY, WORLD
British Airways calls on UK to tackle long airport queues
British Airways calls on UK to tackle long airport queues
EDINBURGH, August 27: British Airways (BA) has called on UK border authorities to address “serious inefficiencies” causing long delays at airport immigration controls ahead of Britain's exit from the European Union.
Aug 27, 2017
ECONOMY, WORLD
Yellen to Trump: Don’t expect a flip-flop on financial reforms
Yellen to Trump: Don’t expect a flip-flop on financial refor...
JACKSON HOLE, August 27: Janet Yellen delivered a message to President Donald Trump on Friday, making it clear that if he re-nominates her as Federal Reserve chair she will not turn her back on the raft of US financial reforms that Republicans want to roll back.
Aug 27, 2017
ECONOMY, WORLD
Foxconn’s Wisconsin plant raises environmental worries
Foxconn’s Wisconsin plant raises environmental worries
MILWAUKEE, August 27: Foxconn Technology Group is being enticed to come to Wisconsin with numerous regulatory waivers, raising concerns from environmentalists who are wary of the company’s reputation in China, where it has been accused of polluting rivers.
Aug 27, 2017