POLITICS
Security Council's meeting focuses on election
Security Council's meeting focuses on election
KATHMANDU, June 21: The National Security Council's (NSC) meeting on Wednesday was held with a focus on the preparation of the security strategy for the upcoming local level election on June 28.
Jun 21, 2017
SOCIETY
NA honors US marines with Bravery Medal
NA honors US marines with Bravery Medal
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Nepal Army (NA) has honored six U.S. marines with Bravery Medal, who lost their lives while rescuing earthquake victims two years ago, recognizing their contribution during the disaster.
Jun 21, 2017
SOCIETY
International Yoga Day today
International Yoga Day today
KATHMANDU, June 21: The International Day of Yoga is being observed across the world, highlighting its importance for life-long health and well-being of the people.
Jun 21, 2017
SOCIETY
Nagarik Hospital tense following death of patient
Nagarik Hospital tense following death of patient
BHAKTAPUR, June 21: Nagarik Community Hospital at Gatthaghar of Bhaktapur today remained tense following the death of a patient.
Jun 21, 2017
SPORTS
Oscar in quartet to face disciplinary hearing: reports
Oscar in quartet to face disciplinary hearing: reports
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar looks set to face a disciplinary hearing over his involvement in a brawl that marred his Shanghai SIPG side's 1-1 draw with Guangzhou R&F in the Chinese Super League at the weekend.
Jun 21, 2017
ELECTION
CEC highlights on micro observers' role to make poll successful
CEC highlights on micro observers' role to make poll success...
KATHMANDU, June 21:Chief Election Officer (CEC) Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has said the participation and public enthusiasm seen in the filing of nominations for the second-phase of local elections was highly commendable.
Jun 21, 2017
WORLD
Prince Philip hospitalized with infection but is in "good spirits"
Prince Philip hospitalized with infection but is in "good sp...
LONDON, June 21: Prince Philip, the 96-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, has been admitted to hospital with an infection and will miss the formal opening of parliament but he remains in "good spirits", a spokesman for Buckingham Palace said.
Jun 21, 2017
WORLD
Saudi king upends royal succession, names son as 1st heir
Saudi king upends royal succession, names son as 1st heir
RIYADH, June 21: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday appointed his 31-year-old son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, placing him first-in-line to the throne and removing the country’s counter terrorism czar and a figure well-known to Washington from the line of succession.
Jun 21, 2017
ECONOMY
Low capital expenditure riles development partners
Low capital expenditure riles development partners
KATHMANDU, June 21: The government, Nepal's development partners and economists have expressed serious concern over the low capital expenditure that is limited to just 25 per cent when 24 days are left for the current fiscal year to come to an end.
Jun 21, 2017
POLITICS
RJP Nepal seeks withdrawal of 'false' cases against it cadres
RJP Nepal seeks withdrawal of 'false' cases against it cadre...
KATHMANDU, June 21: Two top leaders of the Rastriya Janata Party (RJP) Nepal today called on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, drawing the government attention towards what the party claimed ongoing physical assaults against party cadres and their arrests as well.
Jun 21, 2017