SOCIETY
As water source dries, Majhi people taking muddy water from river
As water source dries, Majhi people taking muddy water from...
OKHALDHUNGA, June 6: The Majhi people at Dhabuwaghat of Sunkhosi River in the district have been deprived of clean drinking water for nine years. The settlement on the bank of the river is forced to quench thirst with the muddy water brought from the river.
Jun 06, 2019
WORLD
Indian rupee outlook worsens on trade war, growth risks: Reuters poll
Indian rupee outlook worsens on trade war, growth risks: Reu...
BENGALURU, June 6: The rupee will fall further against the U.S. dollar over the next 12 months than previously thought, hit by slowing growth momentum and an escalating global trade war that has recently threatened to engulf India, a Reuters poll found.
Jun 06, 2019
SOCIETY
Dhangadhi airport remains closed for one more week
Dhangadhi airport remains closed for one more week
ATTARIYA, June 6: The Dhangadhi airport will remain closed for one more week for the upgrading of the runway. The only airport connecting Kathmandu to Dhangadhi of Sudurpaschim Province in the far west began the temporary closure from May 5.
Jun 06, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Are Barack Obama, Steven Spielberg collaborating?
Are Barack Obama, Steven Spielberg collaborating?
Former American President Barack Obama and filmmaker Steven Spielberg recent meeting have led to speculations that they might be coming up with a new project.
Jun 06, 2019
SOCIETY
24 groups enter final on smart city technology competition
24 groups enter final on smart city technology competition
KATHMANDU, June 6: Twenty four groups have entered the final round of the Smart City Technology Competition. The open competition was launched six months back by the Kathmandu metropolis' urban planning commission.
Jun 06, 2019
WORLD
UN: 2 million Somalis could die of starvation amid drought
UN: 2 million Somalis could die of starvation amid drought
UNITED NATIONS, June 6: A United Nations emergency relief coordinator says more than 2 million men, women and children could die of starvation in Somalia by summer’s end if international aid is not sent quickly to the drought-stricken African country.
Jun 06, 2019
WORLD
China's panda diplomacy puts a smile on 'best friend' Putin's face
China's panda diplomacy puts a smile on 'best friend' Putin'...
MOSCOW, June 6: Chinese President Xi Jinping presented two pandas to Moscow’s zoo at a ceremony with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, in a gesture the Russian president described as a sign of deepening trust and respect between the two powers.
Jun 06, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Robert Downey Jr. announces new project dedicated to environment
Robert Downey Jr. announces new project dedicated to environ...
Actor Robert Downey Jr. will soon launch an organization that uses advanced technologies to protect the environment. The actor announced this on Tuesday night at the Amazon's Re
"Between robotics and nanotechnology, we could clean up the planet significantly, if not totally, in 10 years," Variety q...
Jun 06, 2019
SPORTS
Army beats Province 3 in a one-sided affair to reach third successive final
Army beats Province 3 in a one-sided affair to reach third s...
KATHMANDU, June 6: Shahab Alam led the bowling attack registering a 3-wicket-haul to help Tribhuvan Army Club defeat Province 3 by 117 runs during the first semifinal match of Prime Minister Cup One-Day Cricket Tournament held at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday.
Jun 06, 2019
TECHNOLOGY
Conference on Science and Technology kicks off
Conference on Science and Technology kicks off
KATHMANDU, June 6: A two-day conference on Science and Technology for Prosperity kicked off in Lalitpur on Wednesday with the theme “Connecting Lives with Land, Water, and Environment”.
Jun 06, 2019