POLITICS
Dr Bhattarai shares experiences about Nepal’s peace process in Jakarta
Dr Bhattarai shares experiences about Nepal’s peace process...
KATHMANDU, March 8: Former Prime Minister and Naya Shakti Party Nepal Coordinator Dr Baburam Bhattarai has said that the Nepali peace process had been led by the Nepali people themselves.
Mar 08, 2018
WORLD
China urges US, N.Korea to hold talks 'sooner than later'
China urges US, N.Korea to hold talks 'sooner than later'
BEIJING, Mar 8: China's foreign minister urged the United States and North Korea Thursday to start talks as soon as possible, stressing that "the sincerity" of all parties to solve the nuclear crisis would be tested.
Mar 08, 2018
SOCIETY
Participation of women will be increased in policy-making level: NC President Deuba
Participation of women will be increased in policy-making le...
Kathmandu, Mar 8: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that participation of women would be increased in the party's internal structure and policy-making level.
Mar 08, 2018
POLITICS
Maoist Center former lawmaker ties the knot for second time
Maoist Center former lawmaker ties the knot for second time
KATHMANDU, March 8: Maoist Center politburo member and former lawmaker Renu Chand has tied the knot for the second time.
Mar 08, 2018
WORLD
Woman is jailed for two years for taking off her obligatory Islamic headscarf in Iran
Woman is jailed for two years for taking off her obligatory...
A prosecutor in the Iranian capital Tehran has said that an unnamed woman who removed her obligatory Islamic headscarf in public has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, three months without parole.
Mar 08, 2018
SOCIETY
Rally organized to mark International Women's Day (photo feature)
Rally organized to mark International Women's Day (photo fe...
KATHMANDU, March 8: On the occasion of 108th International Women's Day, a parade was held here in the capital on Thursday.
Mar 08, 2018
SOCIETY
Man dies after being caught in fire
Man dies after being caught in fire
TAPLEJUNG, March 8: A man has died after being caught in fire in Pathibhara Yangrak Rural Municipality-4 in the district.
Mar 08, 2018
WORLD
Sex abuse cases tip of iceberg, says UN Women chief
Sex abuse cases tip of iceberg, says UN Women chief
UNITED NATIONS, March 8: The head of the U.N. agency promoting equality for women says the global spotlight on sexual harassment and abuse and the punishment of some powerful men who had been “untouchable” is an important moment — but it’s just “a tip of an iceberg.”
Mar 08, 2018
WORLD
Asian shares find solace in hopes of smaller Trump tariff
Asian shares find solace in hopes of smaller Trump tariff
TOKYO, March 8: Asian shares found relief on Thursday as fears about a global trade war amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to introduce protectionist tariffs were tempered by signs the move could include carve-outs for key partners.
Mar 08, 2018
SPORTS
Manchester City ease through despite rare home loss to Basel
Manchester City ease through despite rare home loss to Basel
MANCHESTER, March 8: Manchester City advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals despite suffering their first home loss in over a year, going through 5-2 on aggregate after a 2-1 defeat by Swiss champions Basel on Wednesday.
Mar 08, 2018