WORLD
White House says North Korea returns remains of US war dead
White House says North Korea returns remains of US war dead
PYEONGTAEK, July 27: North Korea on Friday returned the remains of what are believed to be U.S. servicemen killed during the Korean War, the White House said, with a U.S military plane making a rare trip from a U.S. base in South Korea to a coastal city in the North to retrieve the remains.
Jul 27, 2018
The Week
K-town’s new musical sensation
K-town’s new musical sensation
After the release of her debut song, Shabda, early April this year, Kengal Meher Shrestha is already recording her second single. The 23-year-old songstress initially garnered popularity after securing a spot as a finalist in the first season of Nepal Idol’s top ten.
Jul 27, 2018
The Week
A healthy dose of advice
A healthy dose of advice
If there is one thing everybody excels at (and I’m also guilty of this one) it is giving advice. From tips on how to save your outdoor plants from the torrential rain to how to become more productive, there is a lot of advice that is thrown at you (or that you throw at others) on a daily basis. And...
Jul 27, 2018
The Week
Surviving the show business
Surviving the show business
Movie critic Dipendra Lama believes the movie Loot, which hit cinema theaters in 2012, introduced some groundbreaking features and techniques in the entertainment business. It changed the entire dynamics of filmmaking in our country making audiences look forward to a new Nepali release. Yet, Lama al...
Jul 27, 2018
SOCIETY
High-alertness at Nepal-India bordering areas
High-alertness at Nepal-India bordering areas
NAWALPARASI, July 27: Armed Police Force, Border Security Office, has adopted high-alertness at Nepal-India bordering areas in western Nawalparasi.
Jul 27, 2018
SPORTS
Five-member ‘Independent Panel’ finalized for CAN reinstatement
Five-member ‘Independent Panel’ finalized for CAN reinstatem...
KATHMANDU, July 27: A five-member ‘Independent Panel’ (monitoring committee) has been formed to work for the reinstatement of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) from August, informed Ashok Nath Pyakurel, general secretary of the elected body of the CAN, the body that was suspended in 2016.
Jul 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Friday night sky offering century's longest lunar eclipse
Friday night sky offering century's longest lunar eclipse
KATHMANDU, July 27: The total lunar eclipse, the longest of the century with the duration of one hour 43 minutes and 35 seconds, will be seen on Friday night, according to Nepal Calendar Fixation Committee.
Jul 27, 2018
SPORTS
Nepal completes practice tour with a commanding 134-run win
Nepal completes practice tour with a commanding 134-run win
KATHMANDU, July 27: Nepal completed a commanding win by 134 runs against the East London Sharks in their fourth and final practice match of the United Kingdom tour in Loughton Cricket Club Ground, London on Thursday.
Jul 27, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse sees modest drop
Nepse sees modest drop
KATHMANDU, July 27: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index started the day on a higher note in the first trading hour on Thursday. However, the benchmark index declined throughout the latter session to close 3.15 points lower. The stock market index ended the week at 1,191.20 points.
Jul 27, 2018
ECONOMY
Tanahu Hydropower Company picks contractors for civil, mechanical works
Tanahu Hydropower Company picks contractors for civil, mecha...
KATHMANDU, July 27: Tanahu Hydropower Company Ltd (THCL) has selected Cooperativa Muratori & Cementisti (CMC) as the contractor to construct head works of its 140-megawatt hydropower plant. Issuing a statement, the hydropower company said the Italian contractor will be awarded Rs 20.64 billion (incl...
Jul 27, 2018