ECONOMY
Japan economy revs up to 4 pct annual growth in April-June
Japan economy revs up to 4 pct annual growth in April-June
TOKYO, August 14: Japan’s economy gained momentum in the April-June quarter, growing at a hearty 4.0 percent annual pace fueled by stronger consumer spending and corporate capital investment.
Aug 14, 2017
WORLD
At least 17 killed in attack on restaurant in Burkina Faso
At least 17 killed in attack on restaurant in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, August 14: Suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant late Sunday in the capital of Burkina Faso, killing at least 17 people in the second such attack on a restaurant popular with foreigners in the last two years.
Aug 14, 2017
WORLD
Crash suspect’s ex-teacher says he idolized Hitler, Nazism
Crash suspect’s ex-teacher says he idolized Hitler, Nazism
FLORENCE,August 14: The young man accused of plowing a car into a crowd of people protesting a white supremacist rally was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler, and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race, a former high sc...
Aug 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Floods, landslides toll rises to 66
Floods, landslides toll rises to 66
KATHMANDU, Aug 13: The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains for the past three days has risen to 66, according to the Home Ministry. At least 53 people remain missing in various districts, the ministry said in a statement late on Sunday.
Aug 14, 2017
POLITICS
Parties agree to add nine local units in Province 2
Parties agree to add nine local units in Province 2
KATHMANDU, August 13: The ruling parties have agreed to increase nine local units in Province 2 in order to bring the agitating Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) onboard the election process.
Aug 14, 2017
POLITICS
Indian roads next to border caused tarai floods: Minister
Indian roads next to border caused tarai floods: Minister
KATHMANDU, August 13: The highways built along the no man's land on the Indian side of the border are the major reasons behind the floods in the tarai, according to Minister for Energy, Mahendra Bahadur Shahi.
Aug 14, 2017
ECONOMY
Mini-hydro project canal washed away
Mini-hydro project canal washed away
GULMI, August 13: Incessant rain for the last three days has washed away the biggest hydro power project in the district, leaving several wards of Musikot and Badikot villages without power. The dam of Daramkhola hydro project located at Musikot-9 collapsed in the flood. This is the biggest mini hyd...
Aug 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Flood disaster: Focus on outbreak control !
Flood disaster: Focus on outbreak control !
KATHMANDU, August 13: Nepal is not new to flooding and other natural disasters that are brought about by annual monsoon. In fact, if we go down historical records there are instances of flooding almost every year in the tarai, and also mudslides and avalanches in the hills/mountains areas.
Aug 14, 2017
SOCIETY
One-way traffic resumes at Daunne
One-way traffic resumes at Daunne
NAWARPALASI, August 13: One-way traffic has resumed along the Daunne stretch of the Butwal-Narayanghat road section. Vehicular movement along the stretch had come to a halt for the last three days due to landslides.
Aug 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Dr KC's hunger strike enters 22nd day today, yet no deal
Dr KC's hunger strike enters 22nd day today, yet no deal
KATHMANDU, Aug 13: No agreement could be reached between the government and the representatives of Dr Govinda KC even on Sunday, the 21st day of the 11th fast-unto-death being staged by Dr KC. Dr KC's representatives have blamed government negligence for the continuation of the status quo.
Aug 14, 2017