WORLD
US tariffs on $200bn worth of Chinese goods come into force
US tariffs on $200bn worth of Chinese goods come into force
WASHINGTON, Sept 24: US tariffs that hit some $200 billion worth of Chinese products on Monday spare many high-profile consumer technology items such as "smart" watches and speakers, but the less flashy home modems, routers and internet gateways that make them work weren't so lucky.
Sep 24, 2018
WORLD
Pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss ship off Nigeria
Pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss ship off Nigeria
TEHRAN, Sept 24: A gang of pirates took hostage 12 crew members of a Swiss cargo ship they attacked in Nigerian waters on Saturday, the vessel's operator has said.
Sep 24, 2018
Lifestyle
Children whose mothers use marijuana are more likely to try it at younger age
Children whose mothers use marijuana are more likely to try...
As prevailing regulatory and cultural shifts normalize adult medical and recreational cannabis use, identification of potential risk factors is key to preventing public health consequences, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Sep 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Diarrhoea in Jaleshwor Municipality-12 yet to be contained
Diarrhoea in Jaleshwor Municipality-12 yet to be contained
MAHOTTARI, Sept 24: Diarrhoea that has spread across a Muslim settlement in Jaleshwor Municipality-12 in Mahottari for the past one week has yet to be contained.
Sep 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Parajuli in Press Union Nawalpur
Parajuli in Press Union Nawalpur
NAWALPARASI, Sept 24: The 10th convention of the Nepal Press Union, Nawalpur Chapter unanimously elected a 19-member working committee under Birendra Parajuli leadership.
Sep 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Government takes time on internal borrowing as revenue exceeds expenses
Government takes time on internal borrowing as revenue excee...
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The government has yet to start internal borrowing this fiscal year, as it is in a comfortable position having collected revenues in excess of the total government expenditure.
Sep 24, 2018
ECONOMY
'We're going to win!' Pompeo vows China trade war will last until Americans get what they...
'We're going to win!' Pompeo vows China trade war will last...
WASHINGTON DC, Sept 24: As the latest US and Chinese tit-for-tat tariffs are about to take effect, Mike Pompeo has reassured Americans that any inconveniences they might suffer in the trade war are temporary, before they emerge victorious and prosperous.
Sep 24, 2018
POLITICS
Vice President Pun returns home
Vice President Pun returns home
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has returned home today after wrapping up a six-day official visit to China.
Sep 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Traffic resumes on Beni-Jomsom road
Traffic resumes on Beni-Jomsom road
MYAGDI, Sept 24: The Beni-Jomsom linking northern part of Myagdi and trans-Himalayan district, Mustang, has resumed after necessary repairs.
Sep 24, 2018
POLITICS
Nepal needs to present its achievements before global community-Gyawali
Nepal needs to present its achievements before global commun...
NEW YORK, Sept 24: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said the United Nations General Assembly's 73rd Session would be utilized to present Nepal's hard-earned achievements before the global community.
Sep 24, 2018