POLITICS
Former PM Giri to be cremated on Wednesday
Former PM Giri to be cremated on Wednesday
KATHMANDU, Dec 18: The last rites for Former Prime Minister Dr Tulsi Giri has been scheduled for Wednesday at Pashupati Aryaghat at 3 pm, according to his wife Saraha Giri.
Dec 18, 2018
WORLD
Japan to spend more on defense, refit 1st aircraft carrier
Japan to spend more on defense, refit 1st aircraft carrier
TOKYO, Dec 18: Japan plans its first aircraft carrier and big increases in defense spending and weapons capability in the coming years, according to new defense guidelines approved Tuesday that cite its need to counter potential threats from North Korea and China and other vulnerabilities.
Dec 18, 2018
POLITICS
India's Congress I leader lambasts Modi govt for banning Indian notes in Nepal
India's Congress I leader lambasts Modi govt for banning Ind...
BIHAR, INDIA : Senior leader of the Indian National Congress Shakeel Ahmad Monday blamed the "arrogance" of the NDA government for Nepal's ban on currency notes of denominations higher than Rs 100 and demanded that urgent steps be taken to resolve the issue, the Press Trust of India reported.
Dec 18, 2018
Lifestyle
Meghan’s father Thomas Markle appeals to her to call home
Meghan’s father Thomas Markle appeals to her to call home
LONDON, Dec 18: Thomas Markle appealed to his daughter Meghan to call home, saying Monday they hadn’t spoken since her wedding to Prince Harry in May.
Dec 18, 2018
WORLD
China will ‘never seek hegemony,’ Xi says in reform speech
China will ‘never seek hegemony,’ Xi says in reform speech
BEIJING, Dec 18 : Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised that the country will “never seek hegemony” even as it approaches the center of the world stage.
Dec 18, 2018
WORLD, Lifestyle
J&J moves to limit impact of Reuters report on asbestos in Baby Powder
J&J moves to limit impact of Reuters report on asbestos in B...
NEW YORK, Dec 18: Johnson & Johnson on Monday scrambled to contain fallout from a Reuters report that the healthcare conglomerate knew for decades that cancer-causing asbestos lurked in its Baby Powder, taking out full-page newspaper ads defending its product and practices, and readying its chief ex...
Dec 18, 2018
SOCIETY
Property worth over Rs 1.2 million gutted in fire
Property worth over Rs 1.2 million gutted in fire
DANG, Dec 18: Property worth over Rs 1.2 million was destroyed when fire broke out at RK Electronics Service at Ghorahi Sub-metropolitan City-15. It is stated that the fire started due to a short circuit.
Dec 18, 2018
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
December 17 was highly polluted: Data
December 17 was highly polluted: Data
KATHMANDU, Dec 18: Kathmandu's air quality is degrading day by day. As per the Valley Pollution Index on Monday, 10 am and 11 am were the most polluted hours and evening hours from 5 pm to 9 pm were also recorded to have highly polluted air quality. Remaining other hours were also crossing the WHO a...
Dec 18, 2018
My City
Manisha’s story of determination and willpower
Manisha’s story of determination and willpower
KATHMANDU, Dec 18: Manisha Koirala, the renowned Bollywood actor, arrived on the stage donning a long black overcoat and over-the-knee black boot. She looked confident and charismatic and ready to interact with the press about her book ‘Healed’ at the ‘Meet The Author’ event held at Alice Receptions...
Dec 18, 2018
POLITICS
PM Oli, leaders express grief over Ex-PM Giri’s demise
PM Oli, leaders express grief over Ex-PM Giri’s demise
KATHMANDU, Dec 18 : Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and leaders of various political parties have expressed sorrow over the demise of Former Prime Minister Dr Tulsi Giri.
Dec 18, 2018