ECONOMY
Germany to provide 15 m Euro in dev grant
Germany to provide 15 m Euro in dev grant
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: The Government of Germany has agreed to provide Nepal with an additional development grant of EUR 15 million (approximately Rs 1 billion 815 million).
Dec 19, 2017
SOCIETY
Nepal bags two gold, three silver in world martial arts peace cup
Nepal bags two gold, three silver in world martial arts peac...
SALLERI, Dec 19: The Nepali martial arts team has won two gold medals and three silvers in the World Martial Peace Cup 2017 held recently in Morocco.
Dec 19, 2017
PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Flaunting winter attires (Photo Feature)
Flaunting winter attires (Photo Feature)
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Over the past week, the temperature has dipped across the country. But as the sun shines mildly, winter has brought the funky outfits once again in the city. These outfits not only keep people warm, it also makes them standout in the crowd. Nepali youngsters love to flaunt winter...
Dec 19, 2017
SOCIETY
NA lights fire, distributes tea to warm up Jaleshwor locals
NA lights fire, distributes tea to warm up Jaleshwor locals
GAUSHALA, Dec 19: Nepal Army has started providing firewood and tea at Jaleshwor at a time when district dwellers are facing acute cold for the last five days.
Dec 19, 2017
SPORTS
All-round Israrullah leads Pokhara Rhinos to first win (with photos)
All-round Israrullah leads Pokhara Rhinos to first win (with...
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Peshawar opener Israrullah notched up six sixes in his blistering innings of 61 runs from 52 deliveries to give Pokhara Rhinos first win of the tournament by 10 wickets. He had also taken four wickets earlier in the match.
Dec 19, 2017
SOCIETY
Jenisha and Chandan Miss and Mr Tharu
Jenisha and Chandan Miss and Mr Tharu
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Jenisha Chaudhary from Chitwan and Chandan Chaudhary from Saptari were crowned the winners for Miss and Mr. Tharu respectively which was held on December 18, 2017.
Dec 19, 2017
SOCIETY
Campaign to dismantle Chhaupadi sheds launched in Kanchanpur
Campaign to dismantle Chhaupadi sheds launched in Kanchanpur
KANCHANPUR, Dec 19: In an effort to end Chhaupadi, a campaign has been launched to dismantle Chhaupadi sheds in the district. Chhaupadi is an outlawed ancient Hindu practice that banishes women to a shed during menstruation and after childbirth deeming them impure.
Dec 19, 2017
SPORTS
Pakistan duo Israrullah and Wali restrict Chitwan Tigers to 113
Pakistan duo Israrullah and Wali restrict Chitwan Tigers to...
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Pakistani duo Israrullah and Taj Wali shared seven wickets in the match as Chitwan Tigers stumbled from 77/2 in 13th over to 113/9 in 20 overs.
Dec 19, 2017
NEPAL
Temporary police protest causes negotiation at Police Office
Temporary police protest causes negotiation at Police Office
DOLAKHA, Dec 19: Upon knowing that the District Police Office (DPO), Dolakha had charged inflated price for each meal, temporary police protested against the police leadership yesterday. During the protest, police charged batons injuring more than a dozen.
Dec 19, 2017
Lifestyle
Box office top 20: ‘Last Jedi’ opens with $450.8M globally
Box office top 20: ‘Last Jedi’ opens with $450.8M globally
NEW YORK, Dec 19: Coming in behind only “The Force Awakens,” ″Star Wars: The Last Jedi” notched the second-best opening weekend ever, grossing $220 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, according to final box-office figures Monday.
Dec 19, 2017