POLITICS
Sri Lanka pledges maximum support to accelerate SAARC process
Sri Lanka pledges maximum support to accelerate SAARC proces...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena, has pledged maximum support to accelerate the SAARC process.
Sep 02, 2018
WORLD
Myanmar commission begins investigation of rights violations against Rohingya in Rakhine s...
Myanmar commission begins investigation of rights violations...
YANGON, Sept 2: An independent commission established by the Myanmar government to investigate allegations of gross human rights violations against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine state has begun its probe by visiting the area, the state-run newspaper Global New Light of Myanmar reported Saturday.
Sep 02, 2018
SOCIETY
Government reaching out to people through social networking sites
Government reaching out to people through social networking...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Following the government's decision to use the social networking sites to make dialogue with people effective and address their grievance promptly, the government agencies have expedited the use of the social media.
Sep 02, 2018
ECONOMY, WORLD
Can the EU survive without Swiss chocolate?
Can the EU survive without Swiss chocolate?
SWITZERLAND, Sept 2: When the European Union’s council of ministers meets in November, Brexit might not be the only trade treaty on the agenda. An accord with Switzerland could find space too. But just like Brexit, the Swiss deal is shrouded in uncertainty.
Sep 02, 2018
WORLD
With rising sea levels, Bangkok struggles to stay afloat
With rising sea levels, Bangkok struggles to stay afloat
BANGKOK, Sept 2: As Bangkok prepares to host climate-change talks, the sprawling city of more than 10 million is itself under siege from the environment, with dire forecasts warning it could be partially submerged in just over a decade.
Sep 02, 2018
SPORTS
Nepal secures second straight win in ACC Qualifiers
Nepal secures second straight win in ACC Qualifiers
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Nepali cricket team registered their second consecutive win by defeating Singapore at the ongoing ACC (Asian Cricket Council) Aisa Cup Qualifiers.
Sep 02, 2018
SOCIETY
Plantation by Sri Lankan prez Sirisena at SAARC Secretariat premises
Plantation by Sri Lankan prez Sirisena at SAARC Secretariat...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena visited SAARC Secretariat, Lainchaur and planted at the Secretariat premises.
Sep 02, 2018
ECONOMY
Trade deficit in first month of Fiscal Year rises to Rs 113.69 billion
Trade deficit in first month of Fiscal Year rises to Rs 113....
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Nepal’s total trade deficit rose significantly in the first month of the current Fiscal Year 2018/19 compared to the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.
Sep 02, 2018
WORLD
Saudi-led coalition admits deadly Yemen strike on bus was unjustified
Saudi-led coalition admits deadly Yemen strike on bus was un...
RIYADH, Sept 2: A Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Saturday it accepted that an air attack last month that killed dozens of people, including children traveling on a bus, was unjustified and pledged to hold accountable anyone who contributed to the error.
Sep 02, 2018
Lifestyle
Auditions for American Idol this month in Shreveport
Auditions for American Idol this month in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, Sept 2: If singing is your thing, prepare for the spotlight.
Sep 02, 2018