POLITICS
Leader Dahal insists on national book policy
Leader Dahal insists on national book policy
KATHMANDU, Jan12: Nepal Communist Party (NCP)'s chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal has pledged to do his best (on his behalf) to formulate a national book policy and bring it into practice effectively.
Jan 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Shelters built by Janata Awas scheme start wearing out without occupants
Shelters built by Janata Awas scheme start wearing out witho...
KAILALI, Jan 12: The house of Prem Badi of Suryapur, Tikapur municipality-8, Kailali district, has collapsed. Only the walls stick out from the wreckage of the house. Prem with all his family members now lives in Bhatinda, India.
Jan 12, 2019
WORLD
Shutdown becomes longest federal closure in US history
Shutdown becomes longest federal closure in US history
WASHINGTON, Jan 12: The partial government shutdown became the longest closure in U.S. history when the clock ticked past midnight into early Saturday as President Donald Trump and nervous Republicans scrambled to find a way out of the mess.
Jan 12, 2019
My City, Entertainment
‘Roma’ actresses drew on personal lives for inspiration
‘Roma’ actresses drew on personal lives for inspiration
Playing Cleo in director Alfonso Cuaron’s Spanish-language film ”Roma ” was for Yalitza Aparicio much more than putting herself in the shoes of another woman. For the lead actress of Mixtec origin praised for her moving portrayal of a domestic worker, it was personal: that was her mother’s occupatio...
Jan 12, 2019
SPORTS
Nepal's thumping start at Women T20 Smash Cricket Tournament
Nepal's thumping start at Women T20 Smash Cricket Tournament
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Nepal registered its victory in the opening match of the Women T20 Smash Cricket Tournament in Thailand. It defeated China by 10 wickets, meeting the target of 49 runs posted by the rival in 8.4 balls. Nepal played without losing any wicket.
Jan 12, 2019
POLITICS
Indian President confers honorary title on Nepal Army Chief Thapa
Indian President confers honorary title on Nepal Army Chief...
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Indian President Ram Nath Kovinda on Saturday conferred the title of honorary general of the Indian Army on Chief of Army Staff of the Nepal Army Purna Chandra Thapa.
Jan 12, 2019
SOCIETY
DPM Pokhrel asks media not to disseminate disappointing news
DPM Pokhrel asks media not to disseminate disappointing news
BHARATPUR, Jan 12: Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ishwor Pokhrel has urged the media not to disseminate the disappointing news.
Jan 12, 2019
My City, Entertainment
NBC News, Megyn Kelly reach separation agreement
NBC News, Megyn Kelly reach separation agreement
NBC News announced its professional divorce agreement with Megyn Kelly late Friday, ending an association with the former Fox News Channel star whose attempt to become a network morning television star as part of the “Today” show floundered.
Jan 12, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Hamilton’s star reprising role in Puerto Rico to raise funds
Hamilton’s star reprising role in Puerto Rico to raise funds
Lin-Manuel Miranda reprised his lead role in the hit musical “Hamilton” on Friday night to start a two-week run in Puerto Rico expected to raise thousands of dollars for artists and cultural groups struggling in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Jan 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Royal College of England conducts MRCPCH exam first time in Nepal
Royal College of England conducts MRCPCH exam first time in...
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The Royal College of England has conducted an MRCPCH exam for the pediatrics- first of its kind in Nepal. The exam held for the specialization after MD in pediatrics was earlier available only in Britain.
Jan 12, 2019