POLITICS
Call for naming Province 7 after martyr Dasharath Chand
Call for naming Province 7 after martyr Dasharath Chand
BAITADI, Aug 12: Local people and political leaders have suggested naming Province 7 Dasharath Chand which goes after martyr Dasharath Chand. The proposal was made at the 24th anniversary of Martyr Dasharath Chand Memorial Trust in the district on Saturday that was attended by local people and vario...
Aug 12, 2018
SOCIETY
Dharan and Itahari dumping waste recklessly
Dharan and Itahari dumping waste recklessly
DHARAN, Aug 12: Solid waste collected from the two sub-metropolitan city of Province 2, Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City (ISMC) and Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City (DSMC) is being dumped directly in forest. Along with affecting wildlife, it has also led to increase in environmental pollution in the area.
Aug 12, 2018
WORLD
New wildfires in California bring total to over 100 active fires
New wildfires in California bring total to over 100 active f...
CALIFORNIA, Aug 12: Six new large wildfires have sparked and erupted in the United States, bringing the number of current active wildfires to more than 100.
Aug 12, 2018
My City
Staying clear from allergies during monsoon
Staying clear from allergies during monsoon
KATHMANDU,Aug 12: Monsoon brings joy with rain. On the contrary, it also turns as ugly when the same rain is contaminated by harmful bacteria and cause skin problems. Dermatologist Dr Smriti Shrestha says it is the time of the year people face a lot of dreadful skin allergies and infections. Shresth...
Aug 12, 2018
My City
Achieving SDGs underscored in Asian Youth Assembly
Achieving SDGs underscored in Asian Youth Assembly
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Participants of Global Youth Parliament, comprising representatives from several countries, have emphasized the role of youth in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Aug 12, 2018
WORLD
Syria's Druze vow to free women and children kidnapped by IS
Syria's Druze vow to free women and children kidnapped by IS
SYRIA, Aug 12: One religious minority has been largely spared the horrors of Syria's seven-year civil war: the Druze.
Aug 12, 2018
My City
Photo exhibition marking indigenous lifestyle
Photo exhibition marking indigenous lifestyle
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Migration and Movement’, concluded on Saturday at Nepal Tourism Board. Marking the Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the exhibition featured photos by photographers Chandra Shekhar Karki, Laxmi Prasad Ngakhusi, Bijay Gajmer, Bikash Karki and Niranjan Shrestha. The exh...
Aug 12, 2018
ECONOMY, WORLD
U.S. soybean cargo enters Chinese port after weeks at anchor amid trade row
U.S. soybean cargo enters Chinese port after weeks at anchor...
BEIJING, Aug 12: A vessel carrying soybeans from the United States, which has been anchored off China’s coast for more than a month since hefty tariffs were imposed, entered the port of Dalian on Saturday, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon shipping data.
Aug 12, 2018
My City
Rosy announces musical.ly contest
Rosy announces musical.ly contest
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Film Rosy announced a musical.ly competition on its song ‘Phool Haina’. Gopikrishna Movies and Arohi Entertainment have declared attractive prizes for the winners.
Aug 12, 2018
SPORTS
Chelsea and Spurs win away as promoted teams struggle
Chelsea and Spurs win away as promoted teams struggle
HUDDERSFIELD, Aug 12: Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed away wins on the opening Saturday of the Premier League season while promoted Fulham and Cardiff City were given quick reminders of the tough task they face on their returns to the top flight.
Aug 12, 2018