WORLD
Global oil glut set to last at least until mid-2017: IEA
Global oil glut set to last at least until mid-2017: IEA
PARIS, Sept 13: A global oil glut that has hurt producers but means cheaper pump prices for consumers looks set to go on at least six months longer than previously thought, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.
Sep 13, 2016
SOCIETY
Timbu Pokhari drawing more tourists
Timbu Pokhari drawing more tourists
TIMBU POKHARI, Sept 13: Timbu Pokhari, the famous touristic destination in eastern Nepal, attracts thousands of trekkers annually. There has been a significant increase in the number of tourists visiting the place, of late. The place also holds a high religious significance.
Sep 13, 2016
WORLD
Debate on China poverty after poverty-stricken mother kills her 4 children
Debate on China poverty after poverty-stricken mother kills...
BEIJING, Sept 13: The killing of four children by their poverty-stricken mother -- who then committed suicide, followed by her husband -- sparked online outrage and debate in China Tuesday over the gap between rich and poor.
Sep 13, 2016
WORLD
2 protesters die in Kashmir as curfew quiets Eid festivities
2 protesters die in Kashmir as curfew quiets Eid festivities
SRINAGAR, India, Sept 13: Two anti-India protesters were killed and scores were injured in clashes with security forces in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir on Tuesday, police said, as a security lockdown marred Eid festivities in the disputed region.
Sep 13, 2016
TECHNOLOGY
Tweet longer starting next week
Tweet longer starting next week
NEW YORK, Sept 13: Micro-blogging website Twitter will stop counting media attachments, including images, GIFs, videos, polls, and usernames, against the 140-character limit starting September 19, allowing users to compose longer tweets, a media report said.
Sep 13, 2016
SOCIETY
Elderly person swept away by river
Elderly person swept away by river
MELAMCHI, Sept 13: An elderly man was swept away by a river in Sindhupalchwok as he was returning home after drawing the first installment of house rebuilding grants from Melamchi.
Sep 13, 2016
Lifestyle
Director opens up about leaked sex scenes in 'Parched'
Director opens up about leaked sex scenes in 'Parched'
MUMBAI, Sept 13: Director Leena Yadav has opened about leaked intimate scenes between Radhika Apte and Adil Hussain in her forthcoming movie “Parched”.
Sep 13, 2016
POLITICS
Pancheshwor Project, one of possible agenda of PM's India visit
Pancheshwor Project, one of possible agenda of PM's India vi...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The matter relating to the implementation of Pancheshwor Multipurpose Development Project is likely to be one of the agenda of Prime Minister's upcoming state visit to India.
Sep 13, 2016
SOCIETY
Govt slammed for unclear science policy
Govt slammed for unclear science policy
KATHMANDU: Participants at an interaction program this Saturday said that science plays an indispensable role in the holistic development of the country.
Sep 13, 2016
SPORTS
UEFA presidential favorite criticizes Champions League deal
UEFA presidential favorite criticizes Champions League deal
ATHENS, Sept 13: The favorite to become UEFA president has criticized the secret deal - accelerated ahead of Wednesday's election - guaranteeing four Champions League group-stage places for Europe's top four leagues.
Sep 13, 2016