WORLD
Iraq says forces are 'tens of meters' from retaking Mosul
Iraq says forces are 'tens of meters' from retaking Mosul
MOSUL, July 9: Iraqi commanders said Saturday their forces are "tens of meters" away from defeating the Islamic State group in Mosul, a day after a major counterattack by the militants.
Jul 09, 2017
ECONOMY
CG says putting focus on energy-efficient products
CG says putting focus on energy-efficient products
KATHMANDU, July 8: Wise choice and use of household electrical devices is crucial for energy saving, Managing Director of CG Corp Global Nirvana Chaudhary has said. Highlighting the long-term benefits of using energy-efficient items, he said energy saving movement can start from home.
Jul 09, 2017
Lifestyle
'True Blood' actor Nelsan Ellis dead at 39
'True Blood' actor Nelsan Ellis dead at 39
NEW YORK, July 9: Actor Nelsan Ellis, best known for his memorable portrayal of Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's "True Blood," has died at the age of 39.
Jul 09, 2017
WORLD
G-20 shut Trump out on climate, strike deal on trade
G-20 shut Trump out on climate, strike deal on trade
HAMBURG, July 9: World powers lined up against U.S. President Donald Trump on climate change, reaffirming their support for international efforts to fight global warming.
Jul 09, 2017
POLITICS
Ex-teachers elected in various posts in rural municipalities
Ex-teachers elected in various posts in rural municipalities
KHOTANG, July 8: Bishwonath Niraula of Khotang, Makpa was a secondary-level teacher until he resigned from the post on April 17. His role has now changed after he was elected as the chairperson of Ainselukharka Rural Municipality on June 30. Niraula, who was picked by Nepali Congress (NC) for the po...
Jul 09, 2017
POLITICS
New structure, lack of laws put local representatives in a bind
New structure, lack of laws put local representatives in a b...
KATHMANDU, July 8: The newly-formed committees in local units have failed to start their work effectively due to the completely new structure delineated under the federal system and the lack of laws and proper instruction from the central level. The newly-elected representatives have got lost in for...
Jul 09, 2017
WORLD
Three more killed in Gorkhaland movement
Three more killed in Gorkhaland movement
ILAM, July 8: Three more people supporting the Gorkhaland movement were killed in police firing in India"s West Bengal State on Friday and Saturday. Security personnel fatally shot the supporters of Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) during their rally demanding a separate state of "Gorkhaland" for the N...
Jul 09, 2017
POLITICS
EC worried over govt's dillydally in clearing provincial, federal poll hurdles
EC worried over govt's dillydally in clearing provincial, fe...
KATHMANDU, July 8: Amid delays in forming the Constituency Delineation Commission and clearing other legal hurdles, the Election Commission (EC) is worried whether this could affect elections of provincial and central parliaments within January 2018, the deadline set by the new constitution.
Jul 09, 2017
SPORTS
Zimbabwe wins 4th ODI to level series at 2-2 vs. Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe wins 4th ODI to level series at 2-2 vs. Sri Lanka
HAMBANTOTA, July 9: Zimbabwe has leveled the five-match one-day international series at 2-2 after defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets under the Duckworth/Lewis method in a rain-hit fourth match on Saturday.
Jul 09, 2017
ECONOMY
Tatopani border closure has its toll on Pokhara tourism
Tatopani border closure has its toll on Pokhara tourism
POKHARA, July 8: The tourist city of Pokhara has lost most of the Indian tourists bound for Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet along with the closure of Tatopani border point following the 2015 earthquakes. Most of the Indian pilgrims who traveled to Kailash Mansarovar via Araniko Highway used to visit Pok...
Jul 09, 2017