WORLD
Rain will not extinguish Amazon fires for weeks, weather experts say
Rain will not extinguish Amazon fires for weeks, weather exp...
BRASILIA, Aug 27: Weak rainfall is unlikely to extinguish a record number of fires raging in Brazil’s Amazon anytime soon, with pockets of precipitation through September 10 expected to bring only isolated relief, according to weather data and two experts.
Aug 27, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Tax exemption only on electric vehicles: Minister Khatiwada
Tax exemption only on electric vehicles: Minister Khatiwada
KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Finance Minister Dr Yubraj Khatiwada has urged industrialists and entrepreneurs not to evade tax.
Aug 27, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Art & Culture, Social, Exhibitions
‘Amity: A collective painting exhibition’ showcasing diversity
‘Amity: A collective painting exhibition’ showcasing diversi...
A group painting exhibition titled ‘Amity: A collective painting exhibition’ by artists from four Asian nations kicked off on Saturday at Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Naxal.
Aug 27, 2019
WORLD
Decrying crisis, France’s Macron urges new economic order
Decrying crisis, France’s Macron urges new economic order
PARIS, Aug 27: French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for a new global economic order, decrying an “unprecedented crisis” in the market economy.
Aug 27, 2019
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Federal parliament holds training on parliamentary practices
Federal parliament holds training on parliamentary practices
KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Deputy Speaker Shivamaya Tumbahamphe has urged the female lawmakers to play an active role in the House of Representatives for women empowerment on Tuesday.
Aug 27, 2019
WORLD
Tropical Storm Dorian heads toward Windward islands
Tropical Storm Dorian heads toward Windward islands
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, Aug 27: The government of Barbados urged residents of the eastern Caribbean island to remain vigilant Tuesday even as Tropical Storm Dorian appeared to have done little damage as it heads toward the northern Windward islands and Puerto Rico.
Aug 27, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Fashion, Social
Hong Kong artist offers free protest-themed tattoos
Hong Kong artist offers free protest-themed tattoos
A Hong Kong artist is offering free protest-themed tattoos to people who want to show their support for pro-democracy demonstrations in the Chinese territory. The geometric tattoo combines an umbrella - the symbol of 2014 street protests - with the bauhinia flower, the floral emblem of Hong Kong.
Aug 27, 2019
WORLD
Iran's Rouhani rules out talks with U.S. until sanctions lifted
Iran's Rouhani rules out talks with U.S. until sanctions lif...
DUBAI, Aug 27: Iran will not talk to the United States until all sanctions imposed on Tehran are lifted, President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump said he would meet his Iranian counterpart to try to end a nuclear standoff.
Aug 27, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Jennifer Lopez reveals she felt 'sick' watching 'Hustlers' for first time
Jennifer Lopez reveals she felt 'sick' watching 'Hustlers' f...
Singer-actor Jennifer Lopez revealed that she was horrified to see herself play a stripper in the upcoming movie 'Hustlers' for more reasons than one.
Aug 27, 2019
SOCIETY
Demonstrators released
Demonstrators released
CHITWAN, Aug 27: Police have today released those arrested in course of a demonstration organised in protest the arrest of three persons including TV program presenter Rabi Lamichhane. A total of 48 people were arrested until Monday.
Aug 27, 2019