WORLD
Japan emperor marks last birthday on throne, prays for peace
Japan emperor marks last birthday on throne, prays for peace
TOKYO, JAPAN, Dec 23 : Japan’s Emperor Akihito, marking his 85th birthday — his last before his upcoming abdication — said he feels relieved that his reign is coming to an end without having seen his country at war and that it is important to keep telling younger people about his nation’s wartime hi...
Dec 23, 2018
My City
Souls of My City: Life behind the red scarf
Souls of My City: Life behind the red scarf
Behind the red scarf is a wrinkle-faced woman with dark eyes, slightly pointed nose and a sandalwood tika on her forehead. The tip of the scarf covers her mouth. Maili, a 60-year-old woman from Kavre, has been doing tailoring near the Dabali at Hadigaun.
Dec 23, 2018
My City
Experts interact on Reproductive Health Rights
Experts interact on Reproductive Health Rights
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: In order to draw its focus on the legal and social challenges relating to Women’s Reproductive Health Rights, National Women Commission organized an interactive session on Friday at Indreni Foodland, Baneshwar.
Dec 23, 2018
My City
The famous battle of Nalapani
The famous battle of Nalapani
BHAKTAPUR, Dec 23: Photos from the shooting of ‘Nalapani’ movie at Trishuldada, Bhaktapur. It’s said the shooting will run for 10 more days. Directed by Ramesh Adhikari, ‘Nalapani’ is produced by Manoj Shakya.
Dec 23, 2018
My City
Replacing traditional ghyampo
Replacing traditional ghyampo
BHAKTAPUR, Dec 23: A strange ritual was performed in Bhaktapur by offering jars (ghyampo) to God. The offering was offered in the ancient Durga temples. The ritual was performed by Khaitu families of Bhaktapur.
Dec 23, 2018
My City
Beautician training center to empower women
Beautician training center to empower women
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Guna Beautician Training Center launched its branch at Tinkune to celebrate its 10th anniversary recently. According to a press statement released by Guna Beautician Training center, Kathmandu Metropolitan City's Deputy Mayor, Hariprabha Khadgi inaugurated the new branch.
Dec 23, 2018
SPORTS
Bowlers held nerves to make Patriots the EPL champion
Bowlers held nerves to make Patriots the EPL champion
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Bowlers led by Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi held their nerves defending a total of 155 runs to propel Lalitpur Patriots to its first Everest Premier League (EPL) win defeating Bhairahawa Gladiators by 14 runs in the final match played at the Tribhuvan University international cricket g...
Dec 23, 2018
SOCIETY
Three killed in tractor accident
Three killed in tractor accident
KHOTANG, Dec 23: Three people have died and another person was seriously injured in a road accident that took place involving a tractor in Khotang early this morning.
Dec 23, 2018
SPORTS
Three Star, Sankata fail toreduce gap with Manang
Three Star, Sankata fail toreduce gap with Manang
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: As Three Star Club played a goalless draw against Chyasal Youth Club in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League in Halchowk on Saturday, the title contender Three Star has failed to reduce the points gap with Manang Marshyangdi Club, which is leading the points table so fa...
Dec 23, 2018
WORLD
UPDATE: Tsunami triggered by volcano sweeps Indonesia beach; 62 dead
UPDATE: Tsunami triggered by volcano sweeps Indonesia beach;...
JAKARTA, Dec 23: A tsunami apparently caused by the eruption of an island volcano killed at least 62 people around Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, sending a wall of water crashing some 65 feet (20 meters) inland and sweeping away hundreds of houses including hotels, the government and witnesses said.
Dec 23, 2018