Man dies falling from cliff

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PARBAT, Oct 14: An elderly man died as he fell off a cliff at Arthar Dandakharka VDC in Parbat district Thursday evening.

Motorcyclist killed in accident

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KAWASOTI, Oct 14: A motorcyclist was killed when a truck rammed his bike at Chalis Kilometre on the East-West Highway in Nawalparasi district last night.

Concern over fading folk culture in Jajarkot

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JAJARKOT, Oct 14: One thing that hurts elderly Sher Bahadur Khatri of Khagenkot VDC-6 here is the gradual decline of traditional folk culture and practices during the Dashain festivities in the district.

UML hosting festival tea reception on Saturday

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KATHMANDU, Oct 13: The CPN-UML is organizing a tea reception at Shankha Park in the capital on October 15, on the occasion of the Bada Dashain, Nepal Sambat, Chhath and other festivals.

President exchanges Dashain greetings with PM and former PMs

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KATHMANDU, Oct 13: President Bidya Devi Bhandari exchanged greetings and best wishes with the Prime Minister and former Prime Ministers on the occasion of the Bada Dashain festival at a function held at Sheetal Niwas this evening.

Fire at Dharamghar Bazaar destroys medical

BAITADI, Oct 13: A fire has broken out at Dharamghar Bazaar in Bhauneli VDC in the district this evening.

Int’l mega Hindu meet begins in Kathmandu on Oct 20

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KATHMANDU, Oct 14: The World Hindu Federation International is organizing the International Hindu Extensive Conference at Bankali in Kathmandu from October 20 to 22.

Portugal’s ex-PM Antonio Guterres to become next UN secretary general

- by Agencies

GENEVA, Oct 13: Portugal’s former prime minister, Antonio Guterres, has consolidated a strong lead in the race to become the next United Nations secretary general, after a third security council secret ballot on Monday.

Army Chief confirms death sentences of 10 terrorists

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KASHMIR, Oct 13: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Thursday confirmed the death sentences of 10 terrorists, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations statement.

Thai King Bhumibol, world’s longest-reigning monarch, dies

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BANGKOK, Oct 13: Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died after a long illness, the palace announced Thursday, ending a remarkable seven-decade reign and leaving a divided people bereft of a towering and rare figure of unity.

Bob Dylan wins Nobel Literature Prize

- by Agencies

American music legend Bob Dylan on Thursday won the Nobel Literature Prize, the first songwriter to win the prestigious award and an announcement that stunned prize watchers.

First Test: Pakistan win toss, choose to bat against West Indies

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DUBAI, Oct 13: Pakistan has won the toss and choose to bat against West Indies in the first Test of the three-match series at Dubai Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (today).

Indian Muslim Law Board attacks Modi govt over uniform civil code

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NEW DELHI, Oct 13: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has mounted a strong attack on the Narendra Modi government accusing it of opening a “second front internally” by raking up the issue of Uniform Civil Code to “cover up” the failures of the administration in handling external challenges.

Obama takes issue with Trump and his supporters in Congress

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GREENSBORO, Oct 13: Exposing the nation's sharp political divisions as Election Day nears, supporters of Republican Donald Trump repeatedly interrupted President Barack Obama on Tuesday as he urged North Carolina Democrats to take advantage of early voting and cast their presidential ballots for Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Defense Minister Khand meets Chinese counterpart

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KATHMANDU, Oct 13: Minister for Defense, Bal Krishna Khand, has stressed on training the focus on developing a standard on basis of cooperation and support to deal with the current security challenges facing the world.

'Mini Zoo' in the offing

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DANG, Oct 13: The construction works for developing a 'mini zoo' within the Rapti Shanti Park periphery has kicked off.

Ministry issues circular for opening state-run pharmacies

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KATHMANDU, Oct 13: Ministry of Health has issued instructions to its subordinate central, regional, sub regional, zonal and district level hospitals to operate their own pharmacies in adherence to the Pharmacy Guideline.

BRICS summit: Indian PM’s agenda includes important meetings with Xi, Putin

- by Agencies

NEW DELHI, Oct 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will look to reinvigorate the BRICS group of emerging nations at a summit this weekend with India seen as a bright spot in a bloc whose clout has been undermined by economic woes.

Former British PM David Cameron unveils new job

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LONDON, Oct 13: Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that he will be leading an expansion of the National Citizen Service (NCS) for teenagers which he set up during his tenure as premier.

Aston Villa hires Bruce in bid to return to Premier League

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BIRMINGHAM, Oct 13: Second-tier club Aston Villa has hired Steve Bruce as its fourth manager in the past year, turning to a coach with proven ability to get team promoted back to the Premier League.