WORLD
Iraq executes 36 men convicted in Islamic State massacre
Iraq executes 36 men convicted in Islamic State massacre
BAGHDAD, Aug 21: Iraqi officials say the country has executed 36 men convicted of taking part in the Islamic State group's massacre of hundreds of soldiers in 2014.
Aug 21, 2016
SOCIETY
Mahakali Nach resumes after seven years
Mahakali Nach resumes after seven years
BHAKTAPUR, Aug 21: The traditional Mahakali Nach (a religious dance) that dates back to 300 years BC has resumed after a gap of seven years.
Aug 21, 2016
POLITICS
Additional names to parliamentary committees approved
Additional names to parliamentary committees approved
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The proposal adding members to various committees in the parliament was approved by the meeting of the Legislature-Parliament on Sunday.
Aug 21, 2016
SOCIETY
Boy drowns in pond
Boy drowns in pond
LAHAN, Aug 21: A four-year-old boy drowned in a pond at Gol Bazaar Municipality – 1 on Saturday evening.
Aug 21, 2016
POLITICS
Baidya insists on radical change in constitution
Baidya insists on radical change in constitution
JANAKPURDHAM, Aug 21: CPN-Revolutionary Maoist Chairman Mohan Baidya on Sunday insisted on need for a radical change in the constitution.
Aug 21, 2016
POLITICS
PM Dahal to hold bilateral talks with Indian PM on Sept 16
PM Dahal to hold bilateral talks with Indian PM on Sept 16
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in the Indian capital New Delhi on September 16.
Aug 21, 2016
SOCIETY
Five women arrested in possession of marijuana
Five women arrested in possession of marijuana
ITAHARI, Aug 21: As many as five women were arrested with illegal marijuana from Bishnupadu area of Dharan on Saturday.
Aug 21, 2016
SPORTS, SPECIAL
FC Barcelona dominate Real Betis in La Liga's opening match
FC Barcelona dominate Real Betis in La Liga's opening match
BARCELONA, Aug 21: Luis Suarez scored a hat trick and Lionel Messi added two more goals as Barcelona started its Spanish league title defense in style by routing Real Betis 6-2 on Saturday.
Aug 21, 2016
SPORTS
Neymar kick is gold, giving Brazil 1st Olympic soccer title
Neymar kick is gold, giving Brazil 1st Olympic soccer title
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 21: With a kiss of the ball and an unforgettable kick, Brazil's biggest soccer star gave the Olympic host its biggest moment of the games.
Aug 21, 2016
WORLD
Turkey blames IS for wedding party attack that killed 50
Turkey blames IS for wedding party attack that killed 50
ISTANBUL, Aug 21: Turkey's president on Sunday blamed the Islamic State group for the bombing of an outdoor wedding party in the southeast that killed 50 people and wounded dozens of others.
Aug 21, 2016