WORLD
25 militants killed in airstrikes near Kabul
25 militants killed in airstrikes near Kabul
KABUL, Dec 31: At least 25 Taliban militants were killed after the Afghan Air Force launched airstrikes in eastern Wardak province, 35 km west of Kabul, Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday quoting the country's Ministry of Defense.
Dec 31, 2018
Lifestyle
Near-blind ex-boxer puts troubled kids on right path
Near-blind ex-boxer puts troubled kids on right path
In some ways, says Portuguese ex-boxer Jorge Pina, the loss of most of his sight was the making of him. "I didn't lose my sight, I just see things differently," he says.
Dec 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Police seize 160 kg of hashish
Police seize 160 kg of hashish
PARSA, Dec 31: Police have arrested a person with 160 kilogram of hashish hidden inside the truck's body and false bottom of a truck. The truck, Na 4 Kha 2985 was en route to Birgunj from Manhari when it was stopped for a routine check along the Belwa-Milanchowk road section.
Dec 31, 2018
POLITICS
NC celebrating 43rd National Unity and Reconciliation Day today
NC celebrating 43rd National Unity and Reconciliation Day to...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The Nepali Congress today is celebrating the 43rd National Unity and Reconciliation Day across the country with various programmes.
Dec 31, 2018
ECONOMY
19 projects that can boost economy
19 projects that can boost economy
Unnecessary delay, cost overruns, and slow progress have been the characteristic features of Nepal’s development projects for many years.
Dec 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Vehicular movement halted along Pasang Lahmu Highway
Vehicular movement halted along Pasang Lahmu Highway
RASUWA, Dec 31: The vehicular movement has been halted along the Pasang Lahmu Highway due to the dry landslides that occurred at Gosaikunda rural municipality in Rasuwa.
Dec 31, 2018
WORLD
Climate change takes toll on French oyster farmers
Climate change takes toll on French oyster farmers
Gulping down oysters has long been a favourite New Year's Eve ritual for the French, but as winters get warmer and summers get drier many growers worry there will soon be fewer of the prized mollusks to go around.
Dec 31, 2018
Lifestyle
Court extends detention for Nissan ex-chair Ghosn by 10 days
Court extends detention for Nissan ex-chair Ghosn by 10 days
TOKYO, Dec 31: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn will be detained at least through Jan. 11, the Tokyo District Court said Monday, as the once-revered auto industry figure faces allegations that have marked a stunning downfall.
Dec 31, 2018
POLITICS
NC will stay away from religion, say NC leaders
NC will stay away from religion, say NC leaders
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Nepali Congress, which has been the focal point of democracy, will stay away from mingling politics with religion as concluded by the party Mahasamiti meeting.
Dec 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Japanese govt to provide Rs 9 million to construct Netra Jyoti Sangh's building
Japanese govt to provide Rs 9 million to construct Netra Jyo...
UDAYAPUR, Dec 31 : Japanese Embassy in Kathmandu has extended a monetary help to build a new building for the Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh, Udayapur.
Dec 31, 2018