WORLD
Iranian lawmakers set paper US flag ablaze at parliament
Iranian lawmakers set paper US flag ablaze at parliament
IRAN, May 9: Iranian lawmakers have set a paper U.S. flag ablaze at parliament after President Donald Trump's nuclear deal pullout, shouting, "Death to America!"
May 09, 2018
ECONOMY, WORLD
Alibaba acquires Daraz in estimated $200 million deal
Alibaba acquires Daraz in estimated $200 million deal
KARACHI: Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba acquired Pakistan-based leading online retailer Daraz Group for an estimated $150 to $200 million a couple of months after it announced a multibillion rupees investment in acquisition of 45 percent stake in a local financial service, industry officials said o...
May 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Pilgrims to be barred from entering Muktinath 20 hours before Modi’s visit
Pilgrims to be barred from entering Muktinath 20 hours befor...
POKHARA, May 9: Pilgrims visiting Muktinath, a popular religious shrine in the mountainous district of Mustang, will be banned from entering the temple from 20 hours before the visit of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.
May 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Early morning storms damage crops, fruits in Sunsari
Early morning storms damage crops, fruits in Sunsari
INARUWA, May 9: Strong storms coupled with hailstones and rainfall occurred all of a sudden early morning today caused heavy damages to vegetables, crops and nurseries in different parts of the Sunsari district.
May 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Snowy runway breaks helicopter’s wheels
Snowy runway breaks helicopter’s wheels
SOLUKHUMBU, May 9: A Shree Airlines helicopter, call sign 9 NAHT, met in an accident while landing at Syangboche airport of Khumbu Pasang Lamhu rural municipality. The helicopter which was transporting cargo from Falplu airport to Syangboche suffered minor damage after its wheels buried in the snow...
May 09, 2018
ECONOMY
Indian customs officials obstruct Nepali tea exports: Industrialists
Indian customs officials obstruct Nepali tea exports: Indust...
ILAM, May 9: Indian customs officials have obstructed export of readymade tea to India, according to industrialists.
May 09, 2018
My City
Pokhara: A destination for adventure sports
Pokhara: A destination for adventure sports
POKHARA, May 9: Due to its adventure landscape, Pokhara is gradually being recognized as an adventure tourist hub of the country. Adventure sports including rafting, paragliding, wall climbing, and trekking are popular among tourists.
May 09, 2018
ECONOMY
Discussions over pre-budget today
Discussions over pre-budget today
KATHMANDU, May 9: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada will address the Parliament regarding budgetary theories and priorities today at 1:00 PM.
May 09, 2018
My City
Make it happen now
Make it happen now
Dear Malvika,
I am now 28-year-old. As a young girl, I was good at studies. However, because of my financial conditions, I decided to work along with getting higher education.
May 09, 2018
My City
No dream is too big or too small
No dream is too big or too small
“Get addicted to talking big! Get addicted to thinking big! Get addicted to achieving the unthinkable!” Don’t these orders sound familiar? The human mind has been trained from the very start to conform to such ideas.
May 09, 2018