WORLD
Gunman wounds at least 6 Philadelphia police; 2 others freed
Gunman wounds at least 6 Philadelphia police; 2 others freed
PHILADELPHIA, August 15: At least one gunman opened fire on police Wednesday as they were serving a drug warrant in Philadelphia, wounding six officers and triggering a standoff that extended into the night, authorities said.
Aug 15, 2019
SOCIETY
Veteran litterateur Dixit no more
Veteran litterateur Dixit no more
KATHMANDU, August 15: Veteran litterateur and winner of Madan Puraskar Madan Mani Dixit passed away today morning. Dixit was an eminent novelist. He was born on February 17, 1923, in Kathmandu.
Aug 15, 2019
WORLD
Pure as snow? Scientists say air carrying plastics to Arctic
Pure as snow? Scientists say air carrying plastics to Arctic
BERLIN, August 15: Scientists say they’ve found an abundance of tiny plastic particles in Arctic snow, indicating that so-called microplastics are being sucked into the atmosphere and carried long distances to some of the remotest corners of the planet.
Aug 15, 2019
My City, Art & Culture, Festivals
Understanding different layers of Janai Purnima
Understanding different layers of Janai Purnima
‘Janai Purnima’ is the festival that embodies multicultural aspects of Nepali society. Every year this festival is observed on Shrawan Shukla Purnima, according to the Hindu calendar and is celebrated in different ways.
Aug 15, 2019
SPORTS
Liverpool win Super Cup after penalty shootout
Liverpool win Super Cup after penalty shootout
ISTANBUL, Aug 15: Champions League winners Liverpool won the Super Cup 5-4 on penalties against Chelsea on Wednesday after the game ended 2-2 following extra-time.
Aug 15, 2019
WORLD
Exclusive: China curbs gold imports as trade war heats up
Exclusive: China curbs gold imports as trade war heats up
LONDON/BEIJING, Aug 15: China has severely restricted imports of gold since May, bullion industry sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that could be aimed at curbing outflows of dollars and bolstering its yuan currency as economic growth slows.
Aug 15, 2019
POLITICS
NC Disciplinary Committee report presented at CWC meeting
NC Disciplinary Committee report presented at CWC meeting
KATHMANDU, August 15: The performance report of the Nepali Congress (NC) central disciplinary committee was presented at the party central working committee (CWC) meeting.
Aug 15, 2019
SOCIETY
Teenage suicides up, govt a passive spectator
Teenage suicides up, govt a passive spectator
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Recent reports of young people committing suicide have grabbed national headlines. Although a lot of schools and colleges are taking significant steps to help their students by hiring student counselors and child physiologists, 'teen suicides' are only going up.
Aug 15, 2019
SPORTS
Budget constraints become major concern for organizing SAG on time
Budget constraints become major concern for organizing SAG o...
POKHARA, Aug 15: The preparation for 13th South Asian Games (SAG) is facing hindrances and problems due to budgets constraints in Pokhara.
Aug 15, 2019
SPORTS
First-ever Nepal Classic Open Bodybuilding C’ship in Aug-end
First-ever Nepal Classic Open Bodybuilding C’ship in Aug-end
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Helping Cap and Nepalese Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness in partnership with Lalitpur District Bodybuilding and Fitness Association are set to host the first ever Nepal Classic Open Bodybuilding Championship on August 30 and 31 in Kathmandu.
Aug 15, 2019