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Where logic fails

Where logic fails

Superstitions make us do weird things. We stop abruptly on our paths if a cat crosses the road in front of us, we hesita...

Superstitions make us do weird things. We stop abruptly on our paths if a cat crosses the road in front of us, we hesita...

Jun 14, 2019

SOCIETY

A year on, family of a minor killed after abduction still awaiting justice

A year on, family of a minor killed after abduction still awaiting justice

RAUTAHAT, June 14: A year since the abduction and subsequent murder of a minor in Rautahat, his family members are still...

RAUTAHAT, June 14: A year since the abduction and subsequent murder of a minor in Rautahat, his family members are still...

Jun 14, 2019

SOCIETY

Tornado victims picket DAO

Tornado victims picket DAO

BARA, June 14: The tornado victims of Hardiya, Subarna Rural Municipality-4, picketed the District Administration Office...

BARA, June 14: The tornado victims of Hardiya, Subarna Rural Municipality-4, picketed the District Administration Office...

Jun 14, 2019

SOCIETY

Youth arrested for ‘killing’ a teenager four months ago

Youth arrested for ‘killing’ a teenager four months ago

LAHAN, June 14: Siraha Police on Thursday arrested a person on the charge of abducting and killing a teenager about four...

LAHAN, June 14: Siraha Police on Thursday arrested a person on the charge of abducting and killing a teenager about four...

Jun 14, 2019

SOCIETY

Fire started by lightning destroys entire village in Banke

Fire started by lightning destroys entire village in Banke

NEPALGUNJ, June 14: A fire caused by a lightning strike reduced the entire village of Chhotki Chauferi in Banke into ash...

NEPALGUNJ, June 14: A fire caused by a lightning strike reduced the entire village of Chhotki Chauferi in Banke into ash...

Jun 14, 2019

SOCIETY

US and UK join hands to combat human trafficking in Nepal

US and UK join hands to combat human trafficking in Nepal

KATHMANDU, June 14: Amid concerns from various quarters that there was duplication in the work of donor agencies, the US...

KATHMANDU, June 14: Amid concerns from various quarters that there was duplication in the work of donor agencies, the US...

Jun 14, 2019

SOCIETY

Liaisons wrote Everest climb reports without even hitting base camp

Liaisons wrote Everest climb reports without even hitting base camp

KATHMANDU, June 14: At least 15 Everest liaison officers deployed for this year's spring climbing season pocketed their...

KATHMANDU, June 14: At least 15 Everest liaison officers deployed for this year's spring climbing season pocketed their...

Jun 14, 2019

SOCIETY

Govt making cybercrime a new weapon to stifle criticisms: Freedom Forum

Govt making cybercrime a new weapon to stifle criticisms: Freedom Forum

KATHMANDU, June 14: Freedom Forum, an NGO that promotes press freedom in Nepal, has expressed concerns over the use of c...

KATHMANDU, June 14: Freedom Forum, an NGO that promotes press freedom in Nepal, has expressed concerns over the use of c...

Jun 14, 2019

POLITICS

Nepal, UK agree to continue discussions on Gurkha demands

Nepal, UK agree to continue discussions on Gurkha demands

KATHMANDU, June 14: Nepal and the UK have agreed to continue discussions to resolve various issues raised by former Gurk...

KATHMANDU, June 14: Nepal and the UK have agreed to continue discussions to resolve various issues raised by former Gurk...

Jun 14, 2019

POLITICS

NC wants PSC vacancy notice scrapped, seeks reservations criteria in fresh call

NC wants PSC vacancy notice scrapped, seeks reservations criteria in fresh call

KATHMANDU, June 14: The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) on Thursday urged the government to withdraw the vacancies...

KATHMANDU, June 14: The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) on Thursday urged the government to withdraw the vacancies...

Jun 14, 2019