WORLD
Who are France's Yellow Vest protesters, and what do they want?
Who are France's Yellow Vest protesters, and what do they wa...
PARIS, Dec 9: As part of his environmental policy strategy, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a green tax on fuel last month to go into effect Jan. 1.
Dec 09, 2018
My City
Actor turned Director
Actor turned Director
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: For Suraj Malla, Black Box Theater was new and intriguing when he first saw a play in Gurukul. Growing up as a movie buff—imitating movie stars and watching plays in Gurukul triggered Malla to indulge in the theatre realm. Malla, 30, is a professional theatre artist. He wanted to e...
Dec 09, 2018
My City
Shrinkhala’s Miss World journey concludes on a good note
Shrinkhala’s Miss World journey concludes on a good note
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Miss Nepal Shrinkhala Khatiwada's journey to the top ended after reaching Top 12 during the finale of 68th edition of Miss World held on Saturday in Sanya, China. Her journey halted after the panel of judges for the contest chose Miss Thailand among the three contestants selected f...
Dec 09, 2018
WORLD
Concert stampede in Italy leaves 6 dead, over 50 hurt
Concert stampede in Italy leaves 6 dead, over 50 hurt
CORINALDO, Dec 9: Teenagers panicked before a rap concert at a jammed Italian disco, setting off a stampede that killed five of them and a mother who had brought her daughter to the event, authorities and survivors said. Fifty-three people were reported injured, including 13 in very serious conditio...
Dec 09, 2018
My City
An initiative to make Kathmandu the city of flowers
An initiative to make Kathmandu the city of flowers
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Everyone loves flowers. But finding flowers around the capital is a tough ask. Rapid urbanization has limited the number of parks and gardens in the valley.
Dec 09, 2018
My City
‘Red Blood, Blue Blood and the Royal Heart’ launched
‘Red Blood, Blue Blood and the Royal Heart’ launched
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Arati Basnet’s ‘Red Blood, Blue Blood and the Royal Heart’ was released on Friday in Kathmandu. This is Basnet’s first book and was launched amidst a special function attended by dignitaries, people from different walks of life and a circle of friends as per a press statement relea...
Dec 09, 2018
POLITICS
First inter-provincial council meeting to start at 11:30 AM
First inter-provincial council meeting to start at 11:30 AM
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: The first inter-provincial council meeting is starting today at 11:30 am at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singhadurbar.
Dec 09, 2018
SPORTS
Late goal sees Sankata go joint-top; Police, Himalayan share spoils in draw
Late goal sees Sankata go joint-top; Police, Himalayan share...
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: A late goal from Ellon Maxwell helped Sankata Club go joint-top registering its sixth win of the tournament with a slender 1-0 victory over struggler New Road Team in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League at Halchowk in Kathmandu on Saturday.
Dec 09, 2018
SPORTS
Messi shines as Barca thrash Espanyol in derby
Messi shines as Barca thrash Espanyol in derby
MADRID, Dec 9: Lionel Messi scored two spectacular free kicks as Barcelona thrashed local rivals Espanyol 4-0 in Saturday’s Catalan derby to move three points clear at the top of La Liga.
Dec 09, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepali oranges on display at Kolkata exhibition
Nepali oranges on display at Kolkata exhibition
KOLKATA, Dec 9: Nepali traders have showcased Nepali oranges at an exhibition in Kolkata showcasing oranges produced in the hills.
Dec 09, 2018