Infographics: Where women’s religious attire is restricted
- by Republica
Countries where some level of government restricts women from wearing religious attire (2013)*
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Ganga Maya's health deteriorating
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Doctors at Bir Hospital, who have been attending to Ganga Maya Adhikari, said that her health condition is deteriorating fast and she can be critical anytime in the coming days. She is currently receiving treatment at the intensive care unit (ICU) of the hospital.
Giving back to Kathmandu
- by Shradha Shrestha
Behind that shiny glass of a Volkswagen, a handsome face popped out. Seconds later a can of Coke was hurled out of the car’s window down to a nearby footpath. The man must have been quite rich, obviously because he drives a Volkswagen, and from what I could notice, he looked educated as well. And my imaginative head took him up as the kind of rich and educated man who keeps complaining about our government and lashes out on Nepali leaders for ruining the nation.
A day for the disappeared
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Every year August 30 is observed as the ‘International Day of the Disappeared’. To commemorate the day in the capital, theater artists from Kathmandu’s Mandala Theatre, various human rights activists and families of the disappeared participated in an event titled ‘Where are they?’ at the premises of Mandala Theatre in Anamnagar.
Shivam Cement announces festival offer
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Shivam Cement Ltd has announced a festive scheme, targeting upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.
Dandi-Biyo tournament begins
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Second Valleywide Higher Secondary School-level Dandi-Biyo has begun on Tuesday at the National Sports Council (NSC) premises, Tripureshwar.
NT introduces festive data packs
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Nepal Telecom (NT) has announced special data packs for its GSM prepaid users, targeting the upcoming Father's Day.
Two late goals rescue Madhyapur
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Two goals within the last 10 minutes of the match rescued points for Madhyapur Youth Association as it salvaged a 2-2 draw against Boys Union Club on Tuesday in the Martyrs Memorial B Division League football tournament that witnessed the sending off of two players.
Nepali chess players to leave for Olympiad today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Nepal's chess team is leaving for Baku, Azerbaijan on Wednesday to take part in the 42th Olympiad of Chess to be held there from September 1 to 14.
Tata showcasing new generation passenger cars
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Tata Motors has showcased its new generation passenger vehicles at the NADA Auto Show.
Suzuki Vitara Brezza hits Nepali roads
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: CG NextGen, the authorized distributor of Suzuki four-wheelers for Nepal, has rolled out its sporty SUV -- the Vitara Brezza -- in the Nepali market.
Yamaha introduces sporty Ray ZR scooter
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: MAW Enterprises has launched the new Cygnus Ray ZR scooter in the Nepali market.
Honda takes wraps off CBR 650F, Navi
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Syakar Trading Company (STC), the authorized distributor of Honda two-wheelers for Nepal, launched two new bikes -- Honda Navi and Honda CBR 650F -- at the ongoing NADA Auto Show 2016.
Plants less thirsty as climate warms: Study
- by Agencies
A warming planet might not dry out Earth as much as previously believed, because plants will become less thirsty as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rises, researchers said Monday.
NEA disconnects power supply to over 3,000 consumers
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug. 30: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has disconnected power supply to a total of 3,411 consumers across the country, reasoning the owners failed to pay tariff for long.
Barcelona signs striker Paco Alcacer
- by Associated Press
BARCELONA, Aug 30: Barcelona says it has signed striker Paco Alcacer for five seasons after securing his transfer from rival Spanish club Valencia.
Minister Thapa asks to submit 100-day action plan within a week
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Minister for Health, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has directed the division chiefs under the ministry to submit 100-day action plan along with schedule within a week.
'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' teaser tells a tale of complex romance
- by PTI
MUMBAI, Aug 30: The first teaser of Karan Johar's much awaited directorial venture "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" is out and the director says it is a story of one-sided love, deep friendship and heartbreak.
Sexagenarian arrested with 4 kg hash
- by Republica
BARA, Aug 30: Police have arrested a man hailing from Hetauda Submetropolitian-9, Makwanpur and currently living in a rented house at Birgunj with drugs.
Rooney to retire from England duty after 2018 World Cup
- by Associated Press
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, Aug 30: England captain Wayne Rooney says he will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.