SOCIETY
President Bhandari extends tribute to senior neurosurgeon Dr Devkota
President Bhandari extends tribute to senior neurosurgeon Dr...
KATHMANDU, June 19: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended condolences in the demise of senior neurosurgeon Dr Upendra Devkota.
Jun 19, 2018
SPORTS
FIFA charges Mexico after fans chant anti-gay slur during Germany victory
FIFA charges Mexico after fans chant anti-gay slur during Ge...
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mexico after their fans used an anti-gay slur during the team's 1-0 win over Germany.
Jun 19, 2018
SPORTS
Argentina should drop Angel Di Maria, add creativity to midfield
Argentina should drop Angel Di Maria, add creativity to midf...
MOSCOW, June 19: Argentina's 1-1 draw against Iceland in their World Cup opener left them with at least three certainties: They can (and need to) play much better; doubts persist regarding key positions; and "this is just the beginning," the phrase that has become the motto of both players and coach...
Jun 19, 2018
WORLD
Number of refugees hits five-year high, UNHCR report reveals
Number of refugees hits five-year high, UNHCR report reveals
More than 68 million people were forced to flee their homes last year as a result of war, violence and other forms of persecution, according to a new report from the UN's refugee agency.
Jun 19, 2018
WORLD
U.N. refugee boss concerned over US separating children from families
U.N. refugee boss concerned over US separating children from...
GENEVA, June 19: The United Nations refugee agency is very concerned over the United States separating children of asylum seekers from their families, and has raised the issue with Washington, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said.
Jun 19, 2018
Lifestyle
Singles 'more at risk of heart disease than married couples', study finds
Singles 'more at risk of heart disease than married couples'...
Married people are less likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke than those who are single, according to new research.
Jun 19, 2018
SOCIETY
Local level replaces thatched roofs by corrugated zinc sheet
Local level replaces thatched roofs by corrugated zinc sheet
DADELDHURA, June 19: A local level in Dadeldhura district has distributed corrugated zinc sheets to altogether 57 households in its bid to replace the houses having thatched roofs.
Jun 19, 2018
POLITICS
DPM Pokharel gets responsibility of Officiating PM
DPM Pokharel gets responsibility of Officiating PM
KATHMANDU, June 19: Ahead of his visit to the People's Republic of China, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has given the responsibility of the Officiating PM to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Ishwar Pokharel. PM Oli, who is also the chairman of Nepal Communist Party (CPN), is leaving her...
Jun 19, 2018
POLITICS
With 119 delegates, Oli off to China to deepen ties
With 119 delegates, Oli off to China to deepen ties
KATHMANDU, June 19: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli embarked on his second official state visit to the People’s Republic of China with 119 delegates. Oli was invited by the northern neighbor’s premier, Li Keqiang.
Jun 19, 2018
My City
Souls of My City: Embracing happiness for the future
Souls of My City: Embracing happiness for the future
I never thought, I would get married to my school days crush. He was one year senior to me,” remembers Devi Basnet, a 27-year-old security guard in Patan. Blushing, she mentioned how her brother-in-law used to tease her, calling her ‘bhauju’ (sister-in-law) even before the marriage.
Jun 19, 2018