WORLD
Philippines says 8 foreign fighters killed in southern siege
Philippines says 8 foreign fighters killed in southern siege
MARAWI(PHILIPPINES), June 1: Foreign fighters including Chechens and Arabs are among Muslim militants who were killed in weeklong fighting in a southern Philippine city that involved about 500 gunmen aligned with the Islamic State group, the Philippine defense chief said Thursday.
Jun 01, 2017
WORLD
Trump to announce decision on Paris climate pact Thursday
Trump to announce decision on Paris climate pact Thursday
WASHINGTON, JUne 1: President Donald Trump says he will announce his decision on whether to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord during a Rose Garden event Thursday afternoon.
Jun 01, 2017
My City
Places to visit in Itahari
Places to visit in Itahari
Living the urban life can be monotonous at times, which is why travelling is essential. But it might not be possible for us to plan elaborate trips abroad. Here we bring to you, some destinations you can visit within the country that don’t need much preparation.
Jun 01, 2017
My City
Souls of My City
Souls of My City
Shakuntala, 53, has been selling three sacks of corn every day for 20-years now. Her daily routine involves visiting the Kalimati vegetable market early in the morning in order to buy raw corn for cheap. After collecting corn, she settles down at her corner at Baber Mahal Height in the afternoon and...
Jun 01, 2017
My City
‘Crossing Borders’ unites artists beyond borders
‘Crossing Borders’ unites artists beyond borders
‘Crossing Borders’ an art exhibition with a focus on prints and drawings is taking place from Sunday at Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited. The exhibition consists of 85 artworks by 20 artists who participated in a two-week long workshop conducted by international printmakers Damon Kowars...
Jun 01, 2017
My City
My City Social Buzz
My City Social Buzz
What is your solution to the dust problem in Kathmandu?
Jun 01, 2017
My City
The bitter truth of life
The bitter truth of life
I have been hearing a lot of discourse between family members and listening to the Bhagavad Gita; because of this, I have been learning a lot and have been enlightened every day. These discussions try to provide answers to the questions that I have been enquiring about life and death. They also answ...
Jun 01, 2017
My City
The one woman led women centric startup
The one woman led women centric startup
A simple desire to help the women in her community and to open a company that produces environment friendly products led Stuti Thapa to establish My Earth Eco Bags in 2015. Deviating from her original path of social sciences, Thapa decided to venture into the world of entrepreneurship to establish a...
Jun 01, 2017
My City
Trishul turns Dang temple into tourist spot
Trishul turns Dang temple into tourist spot
DANG: The world’s largest Trishul installed at Ghorai’s Pandeshwor Mandir has been attracting tourists in droves. The trident, weighing 81 quintal and 13 kilos, was inaugurated on December 14, 2014.
Jun 01, 2017
My City
Birgunj mornings at roadside tea stalls
Birgunj mornings at roadside tea stalls
BIRGUNJ: Brewing and drinking tea started thousands of years ago in China. It came to Nepal only a few hundred years ago but embedded itself quickly into Nepali culture. Nepali tea grown in Illam and Jhapa has become popular in both national and international markets. Many tea bars have started open...
Jun 01, 2017