WORLD
Myanmar blocks U.N. rights investigator just before visit
Myanmar blocks U.N. rights investigator just before visit
GENEVA, Dec 20: Myanmar has told the U.N. independent investigator into human rights in the country that it will not cooperate with her or grant her access to the country for the rest of her tenure, she said in a statement on Wednesday.
Dec 20, 2017
POLITICS
'NC not greedy for power' Prakashman singh
'NC not greedy for power' Prakashman singh
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Nepali Congress leader Prakashman Singh has said the party was eagerly waiting the moment to hand over the government leadership through a due process.
Dec 20, 2017
Lifestyle
10 Must-Know Tips for Making Better Conversations
10 Must-Know Tips for Making Better Conversations
You and your partner are having a quiet dinner at home, but perhaps you are finding it a bit too quiet. Although you feel that communication hasn’t ever been an issue for you, it seems that lately you’ve run out of new things to say.
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Drug traffickers arrested in Kailali
Drug traffickers arrested in Kailali
KAILALI, Dec 20: A group of illegal drug smugglers comprising seven members have been arrested in Tikapur in the district on Wednesday.
Dec 20, 2017
POLITICS
Prez urges parties to reach agreement
Prez urges parties to reach agreement
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: President Bidya Devi Bhandari urged political parties to reach an agreement on National Assembly Election system.
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Westerly wind creates cloudy condition
Westerly wind creates cloudy condition
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Cloudy weather is prevalent throughout the country today due to the influence of the Westerly wind. The Weather Forecasting Division has said the Westerly wind has especially affected the western region.
Dec 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Two killed as fire engulfs gas plant in Birgunj (with photos)
Two killed as fire engulfs gas plant in Birgunj (with photos...
BIRGUNJ, Dec 20: Two people have been killed and three others sustained injuries after a massive fire engulfed Super Gas Industry of Buhabari in Birgunj metropolitan city. Fire fighters and police are attempting to control the inferno. After gas cylinders burst, nearby settlements have been evacuate...
Dec 20, 2017
SPORTS
Rath anchors Biratnagar Warriors to win in consecutive matches
Rath anchors Biratnagar Warriors to win in consecutive match...
KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Anshuman Rath’s 60 runs anchored the chase for Biratnagar Warriors winning the match by three wickets in a second nail-biting finish of the tournament. Pokhara left-arm spinners shared five wickets but couldn’t avoid the defeat.
Dec 20, 2017
WORLD
More than 100 new species found in Mekong region
More than 100 new species found in Mekong region
BANGKOK, Dec 20: A Vietnamese ‘crocodile lizard’ and a Thai turtle found on sale in a local market are among more than 100 new species discovered in the ecologically diverse but threatened Mekong region last year, researchers said Tuesday.
Dec 20, 2017
NEPAL
Agriculture dwindling in Madhes
Agriculture dwindling in Madhes
LAHAN, Dec 19: Despite its small area, Province 2 which consists of districts including Parsa, Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha and Saptari has the second highest population in the country among all the provinces. Traditional agriculture is the main income-generating activity of...
Dec 20, 2017