SOCIETY
Lawmaker accused of protecting murder-accused grandson
Lawmaker accused of protecting murder-accused grandson
NEPALGUNJ, May 2: Family members and locals have intensified protests, accusing a federal parliament member of shielding the murderers of Swastika Limbu of Nepalgunj-10 who was killed a few weeks ago.
May 02, 2019
SPORTS
Messi torments Liverpool with 600th Barca goal in 3-0 win
Messi torments Liverpool with 600th Barca goal in 3-0 win
BARCELONA, May 2: Lionel Messi put Barcelona on the verge of the Champions League final with a devastating double in a 3-0 home win over Liverpool in the first leg of their last-four clash on Wednesday, taking his goal tally for the Catalans to 600.
May 02, 2019
My City, Entertainment
A fortnight to go for 'The Big Bang Theory' finale
A fortnight to go for 'The Big Bang Theory' finale
'The Big Bang Theory' which is TV's longest-running sitcom has finished shooting for the 279th and final episode of the 12th season on Tuesday.
May 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Locals exchange yarsagumba with alcohol
Locals exchange yarsagumba with alcohol
BAJHANG, May 2: Yarsa collectors in Bajhang district have been accused of exchanging the valuable herb for alcoholic beverages. The people involved in the shady business are suspected of having set up a black market, solely for the purpose.
May 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Koica-aided health project completed
Koica-aided health project completed
KATHMANDU, May 2: 'Prevention of disease and improvement of working environment in Nepal Korea Friendship Hospital' program, which was supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) has been completed.
May 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Popular markets in Parbat, Baglung deserted
Popular markets in Parbat, Baglung deserted
PARBAT, May 2: Kamalebazar of Falebas, Baglung, would ‘remain awake’ the whole night until before two decades. It would offer lodge, hotels to travellers. People from Baglung and Surkhet would touch down here en route to different destinations.
May 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Major police offices in capital still operating in tents
Major police offices in capital still operating in tents
KATHMANDU, May 2: Even after four years of the 2015 earthquakes, two major police offices in the capital that were damaged by the quakes are still operating under tents, awaiting the start of the reconstruction of the office buildings.
May 02, 2019
POLITICS
FSFN-NSP merger deal stalled as Bhattarai demands Yadav quit govt
FSFN-NSP merger deal stalled as Bhattarai demands Yadav quit...
KATHMANDU, May 2: A party merger deal between the ruling Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) and the Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shakti Party has stalled, with the former declining to quit the government as demanded by the latter.
May 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Gurkha ex-servicemen stage protest demanding pay parity
Gurkha ex-servicemen stage protest demanding pay parity
KATHMANDU, May 2: The agitating Former Gurkhas Joint Satyagraha Struggle Committee (FGJSSC) on Wednesday held symbolic mass protest to exert pressure on both Nepal and UK government to constitute high-level dialogue teams and start negotiations to resolve their demand for equal pension as their Brit...
May 02, 2019
SOCIETY
Godan continues postponement of its protest
Godan continues postponement of its protest
KATHMANDU, May 2: The Government Doctors’ Association of Nepal (Godan) has decided to continue the postponement of its protest, waiting for the government to address its demands.
May 02, 2019