ECONOMY
Nepse suffers double digit decline
Nepse suffers double digit decline
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Flooding and landslides across the country have caused a severe affect on Nepal Stock Exchange as the benchmark index has suffered a double-digit fall on Tuesday.
Aug 15, 2017
SOCIETY
Fire guts properties worth Rs 1.3 million in Banepa
Fire guts properties worth Rs 1.3 million in Banepa
BANEPA, August 15: A fire which broke out from a gas leakage at a restaurant has gutted properties worth Rs 1.3 million here at Karun Marg of Banepa - 8.
Aug 15, 2017
POLITICS
Lawmakers draw govt. attention for effective rescue, relief and rehabilitation of flood vi...
Lawmakers draw govt. attention for effective rescue, relief...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Lawmakers have urged the government to pay attention in immediate and effective rescue, relief distribution and rehabilitation of landslide and flood victims.
Aug 15, 2017
WORLD
Iran could quit nuclear deal in 'hours' if new U.S. sanctions imposed: Rouhani
Iran could quit nuclear deal in 'hours' if new U.S. sanction...
DUBAI, August 15: Iran could abandon its nuclear agreement with world powers "within hours" if the United States imposes any more new sanctions, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday.
Aug 15, 2017
WORLD
Modi urges India to reject violence in name of religion
Modi urges India to reject violence in name of religion
NEW DELHI, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India on Tuesday to reject religious violence, after a series of attacks against minorities sparked debate about whether a surge of Hindu nationalism is undermining the country's secular ideals.
Aug 15, 2017
SPORTS
Warner struck in neck by Hazlewood bouncer
Warner struck in neck by Hazlewood bouncer
MELBOURNE, August 15: Australia opening batsman David Warner was a victim of friendly fire when he was struck in the neck by a bouncer from team mate Josh Hazlewood and retired hurt during an intra-squad match in Darwin on Tuesday.
Aug 15, 2017
ECONOMY
Nepal - China seal agreements on petroleum products survey, investment and promotion
Nepal - China seal agreements on petroleum products survey,...
KATHMANDU, August 15: Nepal and China have sealed three important agreements with long term impact on Nepal's socio-economic development.
Aug 15, 2017
SOCIETY
111 people so far killed in landslide and flood
111 people so far killed in landslide and flood
KATHMANDU, August 15: Home Minister Janardan Sharma has said that a total of 111 people have so far lost their lives in recent landslides and floods in Tarai-Madhes district including Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha, Saptari, Rautahat, Kalali, Parsa, Banke and Dang.
Aug 15, 2017
WORLD
China says US trade probe would violate international rules
China says US trade probe would violate international rules
BEIJING, August 15: China criticized President Donald Trump's order for a possible U.S. trade investigation of Beijing's technology policies as a violation of global rules and said Tuesday it will "resolutely safeguard" Chinese interests.
Aug 15, 2017
POLITICS
UML to provide one month's salary of its lawmakers for flood victims
UML to provide one month's salary of its lawmakers for flood...
KATHMANDU, August 15: CPN (UML) Parliamentary Party (PP) meeting today took the decision to provide a month's salary of its lawmakers to raise funds for the families hit by flooding and landslides.
Aug 15, 2017