WORLD
Thai drunken drivers to work in morgues as punishment
Thai drunken drivers to work in morgues as punishment
BANGKOK, June 21: Several convicted drunken drivers were brought to a Bangkok morgue today to see a corpse and reflect on the gory consequences of their actions as part of a program aimed at combating the carnage on Thailand's roads.
Jun 21, 2016
Lifestyle (not using)
Make your skin monsoon-ready
Make your skin monsoon-ready
After the scorching heat of the summer sun, the monsoon comes as a welcome relief. But what about all kinds of dermatological infections that lead to skin problems like pimples, rashes and dull skin due to the sudden change in the weather? Take bath with only lukewarm water and use anti-fungal cream...
Jun 21, 2016
SOCIETY
Water level in Saptakoshi increases, 21 sluice gates opened
Water level in Saptakoshi increases, 21 sluice gates opened
ITAHARI, June 21: The water level in the Saptakoshi River has increased significantly due to the incessant rainfall in Eastern region since Monday night.
Jun 21, 2016
POLITICS
Nepal-China consultative meeting deferred
Nepal-China consultative meeting deferred
KATHMANDU, June 21: The 11th Nepal-China secretarial level consultative meeting slated for Wednesday has been postponed.
Jun 21, 2016
Breaking News
Parliament sends BAFIA amendment Bill back to Finance Committee
Parliament sends BAFIA amendment Bill back to Finance Commit...
KATHMANDU, June 21: Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel has withdrawn the Bill to Amend the Banks and Financial Institutions Act (BAFIA) 2006 from the Legislature Parliament and sent it back to the Finance Committee.
Jun 21, 2016
PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Int’l Yoga Day marked with gusto (photo feature)
Int’l Yoga Day marked with gusto (photo feature)
KATHMANDU, June 21: International Yoga Day (IYD) is being observed across the country Tuesday with various programs.
Jun 21, 2016
POLITICS
Canada condemns Kabul terrorist attack
Canada condemns Kabul terrorist attack
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Government of Canada has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that killed 14 security guards – 12 Nepalis and two Indians – in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan, on Monday morning.
Jun 21, 2016
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee seeks details of employees' transfer and deputation
Parliamentary committee seeks details of employees' transfer...
KATHMANDU, June 21: The State Affairs Committee of the Legislature-Parliament has directed the government to provide within a week the agenda in related to necessary improvement and amendments in the existing act about transfer of civil servants and their deputation.
Jun 21, 2016
SOCIETY
NCCSP bags People's Champion Award in Global Photo Contest
NCCSP bags People's Champion Award in Global Photo Contest
KATHMANDU, June 21: Nepal Climate Change Support Program (NCCSP) has won the "People’s Champion" award for its adaptation photo titled 'Power of Unity to Build a Dam'.
Jun 21, 2016
POLITICS
Speaker's fiat to government to provide immediate relief
Speaker's fiat to government to provide immediate relief
KATHMANDU, June 21: Speaker of the Legislature-Parliament Onsari Gharti has drawn the government's attention to provide immediate relief to the earthquake-affected people.
Jun 21, 2016