WORLD
In reversal, Trump orders halt to his family separation rule
In reversal, Trump orders halt to his family separation rule
WASHINGTON, June 21: Bowing to pressure from anxious allies, President Donald Trump abruptly reversed himself Wednesday and signed an executive order halting his administration’s policy of separating children from their parents when they are detained illegally crossing the U.S. border.
Jun 21, 2018
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels for June 20, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for June 20, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for June 20, 2018
Jun 21, 2018
WORLD
Trudeau: Canada to legalize marijuana on Oct. 17
Trudeau: Canada to legalize marijuana on Oct. 17
TORONTO, June 21: Marijuana will be legal nationwide in Canada starting Oct. 17 in a move that should take market share away from organized crime and protect the country’s youth, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
Jun 21, 2018
ECONOMY
EBL distributes trash cans to Budhanilkantha temple
EBL distributes trash cans to Budhanilkantha temple
KATHMANDU, June 21: Everest Bank Ltd has distributed trash cans to Shree Budhanilkantha Temple located in Kathmandu. Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the bank said has that it distributed trash cans with the objective to maintain cleanliness inside the temple premises.
Jun 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Mango prices down Rs 16
Mango prices down Rs 16
KATHMANDU, June 21: The price of mangos in the Nepali market has fallen by 16.5 percent this year compared to last year. A comparison of price of mangos at the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market suggests that the average price of mangos has fallen by Rs 16 per kilogram in the third week of June th...
Jun 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Birgunj ICP fails to please importers
Birgunj ICP fails to please importers
BIRGUNJ, June 21: The Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Birgunj whose operation kick-started after being formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and his Indian counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has not been as effective as expected for Nepal. Importers claim that the transporta...
Jun 21, 2018
ECONOMY
Fiscal Commission sets criteria for internal borrowing
Fiscal Commission sets criteria for internal borrowing
KATHMANDU, June 21: National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission (NNRFC) has set criteria for all three tiers of the governments for internal borrowing. This is the first time the constitutional body has advised governments on borrowing after the implementation of full-fledged federal structure...
Jun 21, 2018
SPORTS
Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardena to captain MCC against Nepal
Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardena to captain MCC against N...
KATHMANDU, June 21: Former Sri Lanka captain and current Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene is set to lead the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) that will face Nepal and Netherlands in a triangular T20 series at Lord's on July 29.
Jun 21, 2018
SPORTS
Can big guns recover after stale start?
Can big guns recover after stale start?
KATHMANDU, June 21: From Iceland’s historical World Cup debut when it held Argentina to a 1-1 draw to Mexico beating the champions Germany 1-0, from Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a hat-trick to Lionel Messi missing a penalty, the first round of the group stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup saw it all.
Jun 21, 2018
My City
Fuzzscape ready for release
Fuzzscape ready for release
KATHMANDU, June 21: Fuzz Factory Productions, with the support of Prince Claus Fund and British Council, is releasing a new episode of music documentary, Fuzzscape, on Friday.
Jun 21, 2018