WORLD
Massive wildfire becomes largest in California history
Massive wildfire becomes largest in California history
LOS ANGELES, Aug 7: The Mendocino Complex became the largest wildfire in Californian history on Monday as it raged at the southern tip of the Mendocino National Forest where crews battled to keep flames from descending into foothill communities.
Aug 07, 2018
WORLD
Venezuela rallies Maduro supporters after thwarted attack
Venezuela rallies Maduro supporters after thwarted attack
CARACAS, Aug 7: Pro-government factions mobilized thousands of Venezuelans dressed in red — the color of the ruling socialist party — onto the streets of the capital on Monday in a bid to show the country remains united around President Nicolas Maduro after what the government described as a thwarte...
Aug 07, 2018
WORLD
Update: 11 dead, nearly 70 wounded in weekend violence in Chicago
Update: 11 dead, nearly 70 wounded in weekend violence in Ch...
CHICAGO, Aug 7: At least 11 people were shot to death and about 70 wounded in a weekend burst of violence in Chicago that instantly became a political issue when President Donald Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, blamed the carnage on longtime Democratic rule in the city.
Aug 07, 2018
SOCIETY
Violent tiger held captive
Violent tiger held captive
RATNANAGAR, Aug 7: The Chitwan National Park (CNP) took control a tiger which attacked and killed a woman in west Chitwan.
Aug 07, 2018
My City
Souls of My City: Bigger dreams
Souls of My City: Bigger dreams
Ekraj Bhattarai from Ramechhap runs a food-joint in Jaybageshwari. The 21-year-old is a Malaysia returnee. His family's fragile economic condition persuaded Bhattarai to migrate to Malaysia to gather revenue to establish his own business.
Aug 07, 2018
My City
Parody competition for ‘Mr Virgin’
Parody competition for ‘Mr Virgin’
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepali filmmakers have started introducing different strategies to promote their movies. Among many, organizing competitions to lure the audience is one. Following the trend, Nepali feature film ‘Mister Virgin’ announced a competition entitled ‘Parody Competition’ requiring partici...
Aug 07, 2018
My City
Gautam’s memoir to be released today
Gautam’s memoir to be released today
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Kul Chandra Gautam’s memoir, ‘Global Citizen from Gulmi – My Journey from the Hills of Nepal to the Halls of the United Nations’ is scheduled for release on Monday at Hotel Himalaya, Kupondole.
Aug 07, 2018
My City
Promoting business via content marketing
Promoting business via content marketing
Elance Digital Media held Nepal’s first digital conference on ‘’Content Marketing’’ on Saturday, marking the first year of its establishment. The event focused on the strategies of growing business with the help of content marketing, stated the press statement.
Aug 07, 2018
ECONOMY
Government shifting to contributory pension scheme
Government shifting to contributory pension scheme
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The government has tabled a new bill in the parliament that will change the existing pension system for the government employees once it is enacted, making it compulsory for the government jobs holders to contribute to the pension fund.
Aug 07, 2018
My City
Mithila art in exhibition
Mithila art in exhibition
To promote and preserve Mithila art, Mithila Yain Art Gallery -- Thamel --hosted a painting exhibition this Saturday. The four-day long exhibition has the artworks of 18 artists from India and Nepal on display.
The exhibition is slated to continue till Wednesday.
Aug 07, 2018