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Taking investigative journalism to new heights
Taking investigative journalism to new heights
Dedicated in the field of journalism for 22 years now, Shiva Gaunle is an investigative journalist and editor of Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ), Jawalakhel. Originally from Jhapa, his career in media initiated when he moved to Kathmandu to work as a correspondent for a weekly newspaper ‘S...
Jul 04, 2017
BLOG, My City
Belt and Road Initiative Vs Nepali tourism
Belt and Road Initiative Vs Nepali tourism
Despite geopolitical complexities riveting the Asian region, Nepal, as an immediate neighbor, has formally joined the China-led belt and road initiative (BRI), with an anticipation to promote mutual beneficial cooperation in various fields including infrastructural up-gradation, economic development...
Jul 04, 2017
WORLD
Sri Lanka's worst-ever dengue outbreak kills 225
Sri Lanka's worst-ever dengue outbreak kills 225
COLOMBO, July 4: Sri Lanka is suffering its worst-ever dengue outbreak, with the mosquito-borne virus killing 225 people and infecting more than 76,000 this year.
Jul 04, 2017
SPORTS
Azarenka gets going after slow start at Wimbledon
Azarenka gets going after slow start at Wimbledon
LONDON, July 4: When Victoria Azarenka got going, she got going good. The two-time Australian Open champion was playing for only the third time since giving birth in December, and despite a slow beginning, she managed to beat CiCi Bellis 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 Monday in the first round at Wimbledon.
Jul 04, 2017
WORLD
North Korea claims it tested first intercontinental missile
North Korea claims it tested first intercontinental missile
SEOUL, July 4: North Korea claimed to have tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile in a launch Tuesday, a potential game-changing development in its push to militarily challenge Washington — but a declaration that conflicts with earlier South Korean and U.S. assessments that it had an in...
Jul 04, 2017
POLITICS
"Stop vehicular movement in night time on Mugling-Narayanghat road"
"Stop vehicular movement in night time on Mugling-Narayangha...
KATHMANDU, July 4: Development Committee of the Parliament instructed the government and concerned government authorities to stop vehicular movement on the Mugling-Narayanghat road in night time for at least next one and half months.
Jul 04, 2017
ELECTION
Dhawal returns to power in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan city
Dhawal returns to power in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan city
NEPALGUNJ, July 4: Dr Dhawal Shamesher Rana has returned to power in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City after about two decades. Elected to the then Nepalgunj Municipality as a mayor representing CPN-UML in the local level elections held in 1997, Rana has emerged victorious in the race for the mayor of...
Jul 04, 2017
My City
Fitness Craze in Birgunj
Fitness Craze in Birgunj
BIRGUNJ: Though Birgunj had only a few fitness clubs some years back, the city now has more than a hundred such clubs and gym houses. Among them, more than two dozen are running in a well managed and professional manner.
Jul 04, 2017
POLITICS
Vice President Pun leaves for China
Vice President Pun leaves for China
KATHMANDU, July 4: Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun left for China today to attend the 23rd China-Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair being held in Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu Province.
Jul 04, 2017
ELECTION
NC continues to take lead in Biratnagar metropolis
NC continues to take lead in Biratnagar metropolis
BIRATNAGAR, July 4: Nepali Congress(NC) mayoral and deputy mayoral candidates have been taking the lead in the race for mayor and deputy mayor of Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan city for the last six days.
Jul 04, 2017