Jul 08, 2020

SOCIETY, Latest Updates

Japan extends scholarships to govt officers

Japan extends scholarships to govt officers

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Government of Japan has extended grant assistance of Rs 407 million to Nepal for implementing the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Project.

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Government of Japan has extended grant assistance of Rs 407 million to Nepal for implementing the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Project.

Jul 08, 2020

Jul 08, 2020

WORLD, Latest Updates

Japan battered by more heavy rain, floods, nearly 60 dead

Japan battered by more heavy rain, floods, nearly 60 dead

TOKYO, July 8: Pounding rain that already caused deadly floods in southern Japan was moving northeast Wednesday, battering large areas of Japan’s main island, swelling more rivers, triggering mudslides and destroying houses and roads. At least 58 people have died in several days of flooding.

TOKYO, July 8: Pounding rain that already caused deadly floods in southern Japan was moving northeast Wednesday, battering large areas of Japan’s main island, swelling more rivers, triggering mudslides and destroying houses and roads. At least 58 people have died in several days of flooding.

Jul 08, 2020

Jul 08, 2020

WORLD, Coronavirus

Hundreds of drones light up Seoul night sky with coronavirus advice

Hundreds of drones light up Seoul night sky with coronavirus...

SEOUL, July 8: Three hundred drones took to the evening sky over the Han River in South Korea to dispense coronavirus prevention advice through a synchronised light display featuring images of hand-washing and social distancing.

SEOUL, July 8: Three hundred drones took to the evening sky over the Han River in South Korea to dispense coronavirus prevention advice through a synchronised light display featuring images of hand-washing and social distancing.

Jul 08, 2020

Jul 08, 2020

SOCIETY, Latest Updates

Jhulaghat border point to open for three days from today to rescue stranded Nepalis

Jhulaghat border point to open for three days from today to...

BAITADI, July 8: Jhulaghat border point along the Nepal-India border in the western part of the country is opening for three days starting Wednesday in a bid to rescue Nepalis nationals stranded on the Indian side of the border.

BAITADI, July 8: Jhulaghat border point along the Nepal-India border in the western part of the country is opening for three days starting Wednesday in a bid to rescue Nepalis nationals stranded on the Indian side of the border.

Jul 08, 2020

Jul 08, 2020

SPORTS

Vardy's late strike earns Leicester point at Arsenal

Vardy's late strike earns Leicester point at Arsenal

LONDON, July 8: Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy pounced to score a crucial late equaliser as they hit back against Arsenal to draw 1-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday after the London side’s substitute Eddie Nketiah was sent off late on.

LONDON, July 8: Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy pounced to score a crucial late equaliser as they hit back against Arsenal to draw 1-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday after the London side’s substitute Eddie Nketiah was sent off late on.

Jul 08, 2020

Jul 08, 2020

POLITICS, Latest Updates

NCP’s 'crucial' Standing Committee meeting deferred yet again, next meeting on Friday

NCP’s 'crucial' Standing Committee meeting deferred yet agai...

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Standing Committee meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has been postponed yet again. The meeting was scheduled for 11 am on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Standing Committee meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has been postponed yet again. The meeting was scheduled for 11 am on Wednesday.

Jul 08, 2020

Jul 08, 2020

OPINION

After the liberal international order

After the liberal international order

If Biden is elected, the question he will face is not whether to restore the liberal international order. It is whether the US can work with an inner core of allies to promote democracy and human rights.

If Biden is elected, the question he will face is not whether to restore the liberal international order. It is whether the US can work with an inner core of allies to promote democracy and human rights.

Jul 08, 2020

Jul 08, 2020

SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates

PHOTOS: Fishing craze in Pokhara

PHOTOS: Fishing craze in Pokhara

POKHARA, July 8: With the lockdown relaxed to some extent, people - mostly youths - have started to gather around Fewa Lake for fishing. Hallanchowk, Khapaudi and Pame, among other areas, look quite crowded by such people from morning to evening.

POKHARA, July 8: With the lockdown relaxed to some extent, people - mostly youths - have started to gather around Fewa Lake for fishing. Hallanchowk, Khapaudi and Pame, among other areas, look quite crowded by such people from morning to evening.

Jul 08, 2020

Jul 08, 2020

OPINION, Latest Updates

Tackling youth unemployment post-pandemic

Tackling youth unemployment post-pandemic

Isn’t it the right time for the government to leverage the skills of youths to build a prosperous Nepal once the pandemic is over?

Isn’t it the right time for the government to leverage the skills of youths to build a prosperous Nepal once the pandemic is over?

Jul 08, 2020

Jul 08, 2020

SPORTS

Chelsea close in on Champions League spot with 3-2 win at Palace

Chelsea close in on Champions League spot with 3-2 win at Pa...

LONDON, July 8: Chelsea kept up their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League and Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory at London rivals Crystal Palace on Tuesday thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham.

LONDON, July 8: Chelsea kept up their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League and Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory at London rivals Crystal Palace on Tuesday thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham.

Jul 08, 2020