WORLD
Panama switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
Panama switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
BEIJING, June 13: Panama switched diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China on Tuesday, the latest development in Beijing's drive to isolate the self-governing island it claims as its own territory.
Jun 13, 2017
POLITICS
RJPN cadre smashes NC mayoral candidate's vehicle window
RJPN cadre smashes NC mayoral candidate's vehicle window
NEPALGUNJ, June 13: Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal(RJPN) cadre has thrown a stone at the vehicle (Ba 14 Chha 1347) belonging to Dr Suresh Kumar Kanodiya, Nepali Congress mayoral candidate for Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City.
Jun 13, 2017
SPORTS
Iran qualifies for World Cup with win at home vs Uzbekistan
Iran qualifies for World Cup with win at home vs Uzbekistan
TEHRAN, June 13: Iran became the second team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup by beating Uzbekistan 2-0 late Monday, sparking celebrations in the streets.
Jun 13, 2017
SOCIETY
Valley Pollution Levels
Valley Pollution Levels
The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day.
Jun 13, 2017
My City
Sharp minds vs outstanding beauties
Sharp minds vs outstanding beauties
It is said that men and women are equal to each other. But when it comes to women, society seems to have pre-set etiquettes for women like how they’re expected to behave and how they’re expected to look. A woman would be deemed perfect, if she is a blend of beauty and brains. But, do we know what be...
Jun 13, 2017
DIASPORA
Darjeeling locals on warpath after Bengali is made a compulsory subject
Darjeeling locals on warpath after Bengali is made a compuls...
DARJEELING, June 12: The Nepali-speaking community in Darjeeling has been on the warpath over the West Bengal government's decision to include the Bengali language as a compulsory text in the school curriculum.
Jun 13, 2017
My City
Madan Chitrakar’s arduous journey
Madan Chitrakar’s arduous journey
KATHMANDU: “Time management is a matter of will. If you have the drive, somehow you will get it done. You have to learn to adjust and divide your time. I believe that every minute and every second of your life should be meaningful,” shared Madan Chitrakar who is an artist, art writer/critic and an a...
Jun 13, 2017
My City
Concern of Nepalese Migrant Workers in Qatar
Concern of Nepalese Migrant Workers in Qatar
No matter the cause of the diplomatic-earthquake that has struck Qatar, the aftershocks can be felt all the way in Nepal. Of particular concern are the approximately twenty-thousand Nepali migrant workers currently in Qatar employed in various sectors, ranging from agriculture to industry.
Jun 13, 2017
My City
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
I miss your rippled smiles,
that reflect the setting sun,
in interplay to the dusk and the dawn.
Jun 13, 2017
ELECTION
Major political parties struggling to finalize candidates
Major political parties struggling to finalize candidates
SARLAHI, June 12: Even as the second round of local elections is just around the corner, the major political parties in Sarlahi are still facing a hard time finalizing their candidates for the polls.
Jun 13, 2017