SOCIETY
IN PICTURES: Prez Bhandari visits various shrines to observe Maha Astami
IN PICTURES: Prez Bhandari visits various shrines to observe...
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Wednesday visited various shrines in the Kathmandu Valley to pay homage to goddess Durga Bhawani to mark the Maha Astami, eighth day of the 10-day-long Bada Dashain festival.
Oct 17, 2018
POLITICS
Nepal-India ties are deep-rooted: Minister Mahaseth
Nepal-India ties are deep-rooted: Minister Mahaseth
DHANUSHA, Oct 17: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Raghubir Mahaseth has said that the relations between Nepal and India were deep-rooted.
Oct 17, 2018
SOCIETY, WORLD
Global aid, local focus: the mission to end poverty by 2030
Global aid, local focus: the mission to end poverty by 2030
As the UN marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Wednesday, aid experts say donors must work closely with local governments, which in turn must do more to foster the economic growth that could lift millions out of poverty.
Oct 17, 2018
WORLD
#MeToo impact: MJ Akbar resigns over sexual harassment allegations
#MeToo impact: MJ Akbar resigns over sexual harassment alleg...
NEW DELHI, Oct 17: Indian Junior foreign minister MJ Akbar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by over 10 women, has resigned from his post, reported ANI
Oct 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Prospects of investment in energy sector in Nepal discussed in China
Prospects of investment in energy sector in Nepal discussed...
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: An interaction program on the topic of ‘Nepal-China Economic Co-operation Forum: Prospects of Investment in Nepal’s Energy Sector’ was held in Beijing today at the aegis of the Embassy of Nepal, in collaboration with China Association for International Economic Co-operation.
Oct 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Two killed in accident
Two killed in accident
CHITWAN, Oct 17: Two people were killed and five others injured in a road accident at Kurintar of Icchakamana rural municipality-5 today afternoon.
Oct 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Devotees throng to goddess temples
Devotees throng to goddess temples
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Devotees have been thronging the goddess temples and shrines throughout the country on the occasion of the Mahaastami today, the eighth day of the 10 days long Bada Dashain festival, the biggest festival of Nepali.
Oct 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Over 2.1 million people leave Valley for Dashain
Over 2.1 million people leave Valley for Dashain
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: More than 2.1 million people have left the Kathmandu Valley for various destinations for celebrating the Dashan festival.
Oct 17, 2018
SOCIETY
President pays homage at Palanchok Bhagawati temple
President pays homage at Palanchok Bhagawati temple
KAVRE, Oct 17: President Bidya Devi Bhandari paid homage to the goddess at the Palanchok Bhagawati temple this morning on the occasion of Mahaastami, the eighth day of the 10-day Bada Dashain festival.
Oct 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Educationist Dahal passes away in U.S.
Educationist Dahal passes away in U.S.
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Educationist Bhola Prasad Dahal has passed away in the United States of America on Monday. He was 51.
Oct 17, 2018