13th National Industrial Expo kicks off in Bhrikutimandap

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: The 13th edition of the National Industrial Expo has opened at Bhrikutimandap in the Capital from today.

In pictures: Aftermath of Mustang flashflood

- by Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Dec 21: A flashflood was triggered by an avalanche in Ghami of Mustang district on Sunday.

Facebook dials in live audio streaming option

Facebook on Monday began testing a live audio streaming service that will let people essentially broadcast radio-style on the leading online social network.

Actor Sarita Lamichhane 'surprised' by NC's announcement

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: The announcement of the Nepali Congress of her joining the party came as a shock to popular actor Sarita Lamichhane.

It’s nice to be back home: Priyanka Chopra

- by PTI

Actress Priyanka Chopra is happy to be back home in Mumbai after having a busy year shooting for her American show “Quantico” in the US.

Selena Gomez ends friendship with Taylor Swift

- by IANS

Los Angeles: Singer Selena Gomez has reportedly ended her friendship with singer Taylor Swift post her rehab stint.

Three accused of murdering Pulami remanded into custody

- by Republica

PALPA, Dec 21: The Palpa District Court on Tuesday night issued an order to remand three persons accused of murdering one Binu Pulami into judicial custody.

Futsal tournament this weekend in Pokhara

- by Republica

POKHARA, Dec 21: The pokharanews.com is organizing a Futsal tournament with an aim to promote tourism through means of sport.

At least 26 killed in Congo protests, rights group says

- by Associated Press

KINSHASA, Congo, Dec 21:  Security forces in Congo killed at least 26 demonstrators Tuesday and arrested scores more amid protests against President Joseph Kabila's hold on power, a rights group said. The deaths were the first reported since Kabila's mandate ended at midnight.

Jagat Baram elected new NEFIN chairman

- by Republica

CHITWAN, Dec 21: Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) has elected a new working committee under the leadership of Jagat Baram in its Ninth National General Convention held here.

Volcano eruption in Aleutian Islands sparks aviation alert

- by Associated Press

The Alaska Volcano Observatory has issued its highest level of alert for aviation after what it says was a brief eruption of a volcano on the Aleutian Islands on Tuesday.

Flood-stricken present memo to PM Dahal

- by Republica

JAJARKOT, Dec 21: The flood victims in Surkhet on Tuesday evening presented a memorandum to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is on a visit here in Birendranagar to take part in the CPN (Maoist Centre) Province no 6 meeting and training program.

60-year-old killed in road mishap

- by Republica

BHIMDATTANAGAR, Dec 21: A 60-year-old was killed after getting knocked down by a bus this morning at Bhumdattanagar of Kanchanpur.

Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel road to be built by 2022

- by Sagar Ghimire

KATMANDU, Dec 21: Travelers, who have been enduring severe traffic congestion while passing through the windy Nagdhunga-Naubise road, are likely to get respite from 2022.

Fire guts properties worth Rs 4 million

- by Republica

BENI (Myagdi), Dec 21: A fire at Pipalbot of Arthunge in Beni Municipality - 8 on Tuesday gutted properties worth four million rupees.

Indonesia police: 3 suspected militants killed, bombs found

- by Associated Press

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec 21: Indonesian police said they killed three suspected militants in a raid Wednesday on the outskirts of Jakarta and found several bombs which they are trying to defuse.

At soaring rate, Nepalis seeking jobs abroad come home dead

- by Associated Press

KATHMANDU, Nepal, Dec 21: A tiny young woman crouches just outside the airport, crying softly into her thin shawl. It's cold, but her sleeping toddler is warm in her arms.

Motorcyclist killed after getting struck by truck

- by Republica

RATNANAGAR (Chitwan), Dec 21: A motorcyclist was killed after getting rammed by a truck at Shanti Chowk of Ratnanagar Municipality – 3 in eastern part of Chitwan last night.

NOC reluctant to enforce automatic pricing mechanism

- by Ashim Neupane

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has not brought the automatic fuel pricing mechanism into use since last year's earthquake.

Vianet launches Christmas, New Year offer

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21 : Vianet Communications has launched its new festive offer called ‘Santa ko Gift via Vianet’.