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Ahead of Trump's visit, Indian city cleans the swamp
Ahead of Trump's visit, Indian city cleans the swamp
LUCKNOW, Feb 20: U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to “drain the swamp” of lobbyists and elites in Washington D.C. Now, one Indian city is racing to clean up a stagnant river as he prepares to visit.
Feb 20, 2020
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Home Secretary urges police to ensure foolproof peace, security
Home Secretary urges police to ensure foolproof peace, secur...
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Home Secretary Maheshwor Neupane has directed the chiefs of security bodies under thes Home Minitry to make law and order situation in the districts smooth.
Feb 20, 2020
WORLD
2 former cruise ship passengers with virus die in Japan
2 former cruise ship passengers with virus die in Japan
TOKYO, Feb 20: Two elderly passengers taken off the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess because they were infected with the new virus have died, Japan’s Health Ministry said Thursday, becoming the first fatalities from the virus-stricken vessel.
Feb 20, 2020
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I resigned on moral grounds: Gokul Baskota
I resigned on moral grounds: Gokul Baskota
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota has said that he stepped down from his post over moral grounds following the questions raised over him in connection to bribery bargaining with a local agent of a Swiss company for the procurement of securi...
Feb 20, 2020
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Rain and snow forecast as Westerly wind becomes active
Rain and snow forecast as Westerly wind becomes active
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: The weather will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today due to the influence of the Westerly wind with the possibility of rain and snowfall in some places, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.
Feb 20, 2020
WORLD
China Jan new bank loans hit record, more policy support seen
China Jan new bank loans hit record, more policy support see...
BEIJING, Feb 20: New bank loans in China rose more than expected to a record high in January, as authorities step up support for an economy hit by trade tensions and facing a new threat from a fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak.
Feb 20, 2020
My City, Entertainment
British actress Julie Walters battled bowel cancer
British actress Julie Walters battled bowel cancer
Julie Walters, one of Britain’s most famous actresses, said she had undergone surgery to remove 30 cm (12 inches) of her colon and taken a course of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer.
Feb 20, 2020
WORLD
South Korea confirms first death of person infected with coronavirus
South Korea confirms first death of person infected with cor...
SEOUL, Feb 20: South Korea reported on Wednesday the first death in the country of a person infected with coronavirus and 22 new cases bringing the total to 104.
Feb 20, 2020
WORLD
After fiery debate attacks on Bloomberg, Democrats scatter on campaign trail
After fiery debate attacks on Bloomberg, Democrats scatter o...
LAS VEGAS, Feb 20: The Democratic presidential contenders begin a frantic dash for votes on Thursday after a fiery debate featuring a volley of attacks on big-spending billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who was making his debut on the national debate stage.
Feb 20, 2020
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Minister Baskota steps down from his post in connection to bribery charges
Minister Baskota steps down from his post in connection to b...
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota has resigned from his post after being dragged into controversy following the leakage of an audio recording of a conversation between Minister Baskota and Swiss Company local agent Bijaya Prakash Mishra
Feb 20, 2020