SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Nepal drains risky glacial lake near Everest
Nepal drains risky glacial lake near Everest
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Nepal has successfully drained part of a giant glacial lake near Mount Everest, averting risk of a disastrous flood that could have threatened thousands of lives, officials said Monday.
Oct 31, 2016
WORLD
China state media: 33 coal miners trapped following blast
China state media: 33 coal miners trapped following blast
BEIJING, Oct 31: Chinese state media say 33 miners are trapped after a gas explosion ripped through the shaft in which they were working.
Oct 31, 2016
POLITICS
Authorities busy embellishing the city for Indian Prez visit
Authorities busy embellishing the city for Indian Prez visit
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: The prime thoroughfares and intersections in Kathmandu are being adorned with the national flags of Nepal and India as part of the preparations for the state visit by Indian President, Pranab Mukherjee.
Oct 31, 2016
PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Trekking to Phoksundo Lake (photo feature)
Trekking to Phoksundo Lake (photo feature)
Phoksundo Lake is a major tourist destination in Dolpa district. The majestic lake is located inside Shey Phoksundo National Park in western Nepal and is situated at an altitude of 11,800 feet from the sea level.
Oct 31, 2016
ECONOMY
Oil falls as non-OPEC yet to pledge concrete output steps
Oil falls as non-OPEC yet to pledge concrete output steps
TOKYO, Oct 31: Oil prices extended declines on Monday after non-OPEC producers made no specific commitment to join OPEC in limiting oil output levels to prop up prices, suggesting they wanted the oil producing group to solve its differences first.
Oct 31, 2016
POLITICS
Final preparations for constitution amendment: Minister Poudel
Final preparations for constitution amendment: Minister Poud...
BABIYACHAUR (Myagdi), Oct 31: Minister for Education, Dhaniram Poudel, today said the government was making final preparations for registering the constitution amendment proposal.
Oct 31, 2016
WORLD
Donald Trump just one point behind Hillary Clinton in latest national poll
Donald Trump just one point behind Hillary Clinton in latest...
FORT LAUDERDALE: The race for the White House narrowed noticeably on Sunday as Hillary Clinton sought to shake off a renewed FBI probe of her emails and Donald Trump blitzed western states nine days ahead of the vote.
Oct 31, 2016
POLITICS
PM insists on political unity to ensure elections
PM insists on political unity to ensure elections
LALITPUR, Oct 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has spoken of the essentiality of taking the country towards the election phase after amending the constitution.
Oct 31, 2016
WORLD
300 million children breathe heavily toxic air: UNICEF
300 million children breathe heavily toxic air: UNICEF
Some 300 million children live with outdoor air so polluted it can cause serious physical damage, including harming their developing brains, the United Nations said in a study released on Monday.
Oct 31, 2016
PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In Pictures: Nepal Sambat celebrations
In Pictures: Nepal Sambat celebrations
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: The Nepal Sambat New Year 1137 is being celebrated across the country today amidst various programs.
Oct 31, 2016