POLITICS, Latest Updates
NCP Standing Committee meeting postponed for a week
NCP Standing Committee meeting postponed for a week
KATHMANDU, July 10: The Standing Committee meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has been postponed for another seven days.
Jul 10, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
China cities declare flood 'red alerts' as extreme weather threats surge
China cities declare flood 'red alerts' as extreme weather t...
SHANGHAI, July 10: Four cities along China’s Yangtze river have declared top-level flood warnings over the past two days after torrential rain triggered landslides and inundated roads and farmland, with parts of the river threatening to burst its banks.
Jul 10, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Civil society leaders urge political parties to maintain constitution stability as ruling...
Civil society leaders urge political parties to maintain con...
KATHMANDU, July 10: A group of civil society leaders have urged the political parties and their leaders to pursue their agenda only through the parliamentary route, with full transparency.
Jul 10, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Progress of Gautam Buddha Int'l Airport project affected as equipment, technicians stuck a...
Progress of Gautam Buddha Int'l Airport project affected as...
BHAIRAHAWA, July 10: The construction of Gautam Buddha International Airport has been affected as technicians and equipment required for the airport project are stuck abroad due to COVID-19.
Jul 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Sindhupalchowk flood: Debris in Bhotekoshi obstructs rescue operation
Sindhupalchowk flood: Debris in Bhotekoshi obstructs rescue...
SINDHUPALCHOWK, July 10: It has been difficult to carry out a rescue operation in flood-hit regions in Sindhupalchowk district as the Bhotekoshi river is full of debris.
Jul 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Syafru-Rasuwagadhi road blocked
Syafru-Rasuwagadhi road blocked
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RASUWA, July 10: Heavy rain and landslides have brought vehicular movement at Rasuwagadhi to a standstill. Landslides at Kulung and Tatopani following heavy downpour in the last few days have damaged the Syafru–Rasuwagadhi section of the highway.
Jul 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
UPDATE: Nine die, nine others injured in landslides in Kaski and Lamjung
UPDATE: Nine die, nine others injured in landslides in Kaski...
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POKHARA, July 10: At least nine people died and several others were injured in landslides triggered by incessant rainfall that buried houses in Kaski and Lamjung districts on Thursday night.
Jul 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
At least 11 missing in Myagdi floods
At least 11 missing in Myagdi floods
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MYAGDI, July 10: At least 11 people are missing in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall at Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality-6 in Myagdi district on Friday morning.
Jul 10, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient, will shine again
Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient, will shine again
This year marks the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to her motherland. On July 1, 1997, the Chinese government resumed exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, and that opened a new era, featuring the principles of “one country, two systems”, “the people of Hong Kong administering Hong Kong”...
Jul 10, 2020
SPORTS
Holder and Gabriel put West Indies in control
Holder and Gabriel put West Indies in control
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND, July 10: West Indies captain Jason Holder posted career-best test bowling figures with six wickets as his side dominated the second day of the first test against England on Thursday.
Jul 10, 2020