WORLD
Kashmir group seeks UN probe into torture by India troops
Kashmir group seeks UN probe into torture by India troops
SRINAGAR, May 20: A prominent rights group in Indian-controlled Kashmir is advocating for the United Nations to establish a commission of inquiry to investigate what it calls the endemic use of torture by government forces who have faced a decades-long anti-India uprising in the disputed region.
May 20, 2019
WORLD
11 people killed in reported gun attack at bar in Brazil
11 people killed in reported gun attack at bar in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 20: A gang of gunmen reportedly attacked a bar in the capital of Brazil’s northern Pará state Sunday afternoon, and authorities said 11 people were killed.
May 20, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Movies
Bill Murray confirms his appearance in Jason Reitman's 'Ghostbusters'
Bill Murray confirms his appearance in Jason Reitman's 'Ghos...
Veteran actor Bill Murray has revealed that he will be making an appearance in the upcoming ‘Ghostbusters’ reboot, directed by Jason Reitman. The 68-year-old actor played paranormal investigator Peter Venkman in the first two ‘Ghostbusters’ movies opposite Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson.
May 20, 2019
SPORTS
Nepal finishes sixth in downriver World Rafting C’ship
Nepal finishes sixth in downriver World Rafting C’ship
KATHMANDU, May 20: Nepal finished sixth in the downriver event during the 18th World Rafting Championship held on the Tully River in Queensland in Australia on Sunday. Nepal started the day outside the top ten and managed to finish sixth on the last day of the event.
May 20, 2019
SPORTS
Chandragiri deputy mayor cup inter-school volleyball from Wednesday
Chandragiri deputy mayor cup inter-school volleyball from We...
KATHMANDU, May 20: The second edition of Chandragiri Deputy Mayor Cup Inter-School Open Volleyball Competition is set to start from Wednesday.
May 20, 2019
ECONOMY
Transportation entrepreneurs told to register companies within 5 days
Transportation entrepreneurs told to register companies with...
KATHMANDU, May 20: After more than a year since public transport cartels were declared illegal, the central body of transport entrepreneurs has asked its member associations to register companies.
May 20, 2019
ECONOMY
Sarlahi sugarcane farmers begin relay hunger strike
Sarlahi sugarcane farmers begin relay hunger strike
SARLAHI, May 20: Sugarcane farmers of Sarlahi have started a relay hunger strike in district headquarters Malangawa, demanding full payment of sugarcane purchased by the mills last season.
May 20, 2019
ECONOMY
Local products displayed in 'Fashion from Home 2019'
Local products displayed in 'Fashion from Home 2019'
KATHMANDU, May 20: With an aim to promote local products through women's participation, Federation of Business and Professional Women Nepal (FBPWN) organized an ensemble of fashion wears in Kathmandu on Saturday evening.
May 20, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Movies
Disney working on Chip 'n' Dale live-action
Disney working on Chip 'n' Dale live-action
Disney's much-loved animated chipmunk brothers Chip 'n' Dale are ready to make a comeback with a live-action feature. The character, which were created back in 1943, became popular with 1989's ‘Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers’ TV show.
May 20, 2019
ECONOMY
Gandaki province giving Rs 400m to 827 farms in grants
Gandaki province giving Rs 400m to 827 farms in grants
POKHARA, May 20: Gandaki Province is set to distribute Rs 400 million in grants to develop exemplary models of agricultural farms and animal husbandry, and provide employment opportunities to the youth.
May 20, 2019