SPORTS
Perfect 10: Nadal routs Wawrinka for record 10th French Open
Perfect 10: Nadal routs Wawrinka for record 10th French Open
PARIS, June 12: As he sat in front of a TV to watch last year's French Open final, sidelined by an injured left wrist, Rafael Nadal had no way to know for sure, of course, that he would return to the height of his powers.
Jun 12, 2017
SOCIETY
Yarsa collectors falling ill due to mismanagement of garbage
Yarsa collectors falling ill due to mismanagement of garbage
MUGU, June 11: Lack of proper management of waste materials, garbage and human feces in various pasturelands of eastern Mugu is not just giving rise to environmental pollution but is also affecting the health of Yarsa collectors.
Jun 12, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Family, ethnic ties decisive in tarai polls
Family, ethnic ties decisive in tarai polls
BARIYARPATTI (SIRAHA), June 11: Ramautar Yadav, an aspirant for the post of chairperson of Ward No.1of Bariyarpatti Rural Municipality, is yet to be picked by any party to contest the upcoming election. But he claims that he will win the polls easily, if he gets the chance.
Jun 12, 2017
SPORTS
Asian Premier League in Nepal
Asian Premier League in Nepal
KATHMANDU, June 11: Ultimate Sports Management (USM), an Indian sports management company, is set to organize the Asian Premier League (APL) T20 tournament in Nepal in association with National Sports Council (NSC) at the TU Cricket Ground from June 19 to July 4.
Jun 12, 2017
SOCIETY
Cardamom farming: A success story from Kavre
Cardamom farming: A success story from Kavre
KAVRE, June 11: Some years back, locals of Rayale Lamidada, Panauti-1, in Kavrepalanchok district had no choice but to visit nearby bazaar just to buy vegetables. Recalling those days, Upendra Prasad Timilsina, a local farmer said, “In those days vegetables were not grown here and when I told villag...
Jun 12, 2017
SOCIETY
Health researchers pledge to work in collaboration
Health researchers pledge to work in collaboration
KATHMANDU, June 11: Researchers of the health and technology sectors have underscored the need of working in collaboration with each for effective results.
Jun 12, 2017
ECONOMY
CNI veep off to Geneva
CNI veep off to Geneva
KATHMANDU, June 11: Rajesh Kumar Agrawal, vice-president of Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and coordinator of the confederation's Employers’ Council, left for Geneva on Sunday to participate in the 106th session of International Labor Conference.
Jun 12, 2017
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
69,000 sat for Korean language test
69,000 sat for Korean language test
KATHMANDU, June 11: Around 69,000 Nepali youths have appeared in the Korean Language test this year in pursuit to secure jobs through widely acclaimed Employment Permit System (EPS) of the South Korean government.
Jun 12, 2017
ECONOMY
Melamchi's contractor to build Solukhola Dudhkoshi Project
Melamchi's contractor to build Solukhola Dudhkoshi Project
KATHMANDU, June 11: Italian contractor company Cooperativa Muratori e Cementisti di Ravenna (CMC) has bagged the contract to construct the Solukhola Dudhkoshi Hydropower Project with 86 MW capacity.
Jun 12, 2017
WORLD
Families ripped apart, freedom of expression under attack in Gulf: AI
Families ripped apart, freedom of expression under attack in...
KATHMANDU, JUNE 11: Amnesty International (AI) has accused Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of toying with the lives of thousands of Gulf residents as part of their dispute with Qatar, splitting up families and destroying peoples' livelihoods and education.
Jun 12, 2017