SOCIETY
Former PM Dahal observes flood-hit areas in Saptari
Former PM Dahal observes flood-hit areas in Saptari
INARUWA, August 16: Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal along with two ministers representing from his party has observed flood-affected areas in Saptari district on Wednesday.
Aug 16, 2017
POLITICS
Lawmakers demand immediate relief package for disaster survivors
Lawmakers demand immediate relief package for disaster survi...
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Most lawmakers speaking in the special hour of the Legislature-Parliament meeting on Wednesday drew the attention of the government towards the loss of lives and properties in the recent floods in different parts of the country and weaknesses in the disaster preparedness resulted...
Aug 16, 2017
SOCIETY
PM Deuba insists on practical education
PM Deuba insists on practical education
KATHMANDU, August 16: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has insisted on the need for developing the curriculum for higher education in a way that ensures creation of employment opportunities and increase of production by minimizing the risk of natural disasters.
Aug 16, 2017
SOCIETY
International conference on ARFF kicks off
International conference on ARFF kicks off
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: An international conference on 'Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)' has begun in the capital city on Wednesday.
Aug 16, 2017
ECONOMY
Oil edges up on falling U.S. crude stocks, but global glut weighs
Oil edges up on falling U.S. crude stocks, but global glut w...
SINGAPORE, August 16: Oil prices edged up on Wednesday, lifted by declining U.S. crude inventories, although markets were still restrained by general oversupply.
Aug 16, 2017
ECONOMY
Chinese vice premier pledges support to Ayurved sector
Chinese vice premier pledges support to Ayurved sector
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Visiting Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yang, has promised full support from the Chinese government to the development and promotion of Ayurved in Nepal.
Aug 16, 2017
SOCIETY
Preparation afoot to bring back rhinos swept away by flood
Preparation afoot to bring back rhinos swept away by flood
CHITWAN, Aug 16: Preparations are underway to bring back the endangered one-horn rhinos that were swept away or dislocated to various places in the country and bordering India by the recent floods.
Aug 16, 2017
WORLD
China, India soldiers clash in Kashmir
China, India soldiers clash in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India, August 16: Indian and Chinese soldiers yelled and hurled stones at one another high in the Himalayas in Indian-controlled Kashmir, Indian officials said Wednesday, potentially escalating tensions between two nations already engaged in a lengthy border standoff elsewhere.
Aug 16, 2017
WORLD
China tells US, North Korea to 'hit the brakes' on threats
China tells US, North Korea to 'hit the brakes' on threats
BEIJING, August 16: China is telling the U.S. and North Korea to "hit the brakes" on threatening words and actions and work toward a peaceful resolution of their dispute, in a sign of growing concern over the standoff on the part of Pyongyang's only major ally.
Aug 16, 2017
Lifestyle
Taylor wins groping trial against DJ
Taylor wins groping trial against DJ
Singer Taylor Swift won her trial against a Colorado radio personality on Monday after a jury found that the former DJ assaulted and battered the pop star by groping her bare bottom, and awarded her the symbolic $1 in damages she had sought.
Aug 16, 2017