RASUWA, Aug 5: A total of 6,694 Chinese Tourists have visited Nepal via the northern Rasuwagadhi Transit point from January 1 till July 16 this year. This is the third year the Chinese tourists started to come to Nepal via the route.

SINGAPORE, Aug 4:U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday the process of ending North Korea’s nuclear program would take time but he was optimistic that it would be done within a timeline set by the leaders of the two countries.

Fertility decline: A new study done on students shows that less than half of the participants could correctly identify the age when a woman’s fertility declines, and even fewer knew when male fertility declines.

Rumours of Priyanka and Nick's engagement started after the actor pulled out of Salman Khan's film 'Bharat'.

Widely known for her performance in ‘Taambro’ and ‘White Sun’, Sarada Adhikari has established herself as a prominent actor in the Nepali film industry. Originally from Dhading, she moved to Kathmandu to pursue her theatrical journey in 2013. Since then, she has been featured in more than a dozen plays. Besides acting, she is also known for her roles in movies like ‘Sukha Dukha’, ‘Jadai Basey’ and ‘Mana ko chamal’.

The narrative behind the viral photo of a polar bear starving, reportedly thanks to climate change, has been called into question by the National Geographic photographer who took it in the first place.

Viral hepatitis is currently killing an estimated 410,000 in our region annually—more than HIV and malaria combined.

KATHMANDU, July 27: Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) has briefed its parliamentary party about the agreement signed with Dr Govinda KC regarding medical Education Bill.

ITAHARI, July 26: With the arrival of monsoon, Manju Magarati of Itahari ward-4, Gairigaun has started staying awake during the night. As the rain can trigger ravaging floods anytime, all she is trying to do is to ensure that none of her family members get killed during sleep.

LONDON, July 25: The IDF claims it shot down a Syrian Sukhoi warplane that violated its airspace on Tuesday, a charge Damascus denies. Former UK Ambassador to Syria Peter Ford joined Loud & Clear to discuss. A communication line was used to prevent the possibility of shooting down a Russian-operated aircraft. While operated by the Syrian Army, the aircraft was Russian-made.

QUITO, July 24: The defense of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is residing in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, is concerned about the Ecuadorian authorities' silence regarding his future, Assange's lawyer Carlos Poveda told Sputnik.

KATHMANDU, July 23: Former President Dr Ram Baran Yadav today reached Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and took note about the health condition of Dr Govinda KC, who is staging a fast-unto-death.

Naresh Kumar KC had his heed set into becoming a doctor until he joined a four-month-long workshop on film making. The incident took a beautiful turn in his life. Later, he went on to attend the University of California for Film making. He entered into the Nepali cinema fraternity with ‘Dying candle’ in 2013. Having helmed a plethora of short movies, he is currently gearing up for his next release, ‘Romeo and Muna’, which is scheduled to hit the big screen this Friday.

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The ever-young Jyoti Ghimire is known for his contributions in helping shape Nepal’s contemporary rock scene to its present state. In his musical journey spanning over three decades, the guitar virtuoso has given hits like ‘Anjaan’, ‘Maski Maski’, and ‘Nashalu’. Over the years, his unique guitar playing has also led his admirers to compare Ghimire with global icons like Carlos Santana, and Mark Knopfler. A devotee of music, Jyoti Ghimire is currently busy in the studios preparing for the launch of his brand new album. In the meantime, he is also engaged with live charity gigs around Nepal.

NEW YORK, July 12: The boys are out of the cave. Now Hollywood wants in.

Originally from Sarlahi, Bijay Baral moved to Kathmandu in hopes of establishing a career in cinema. Instead, he stumbled into the theaters. However, it wasn’t long until he found a cameo role in the 2013 blockbuster, Chadke.  Over the years, he has managed to establish a distinct identity in the Nepali film industry by portraying key roles in movies like ‘Kabbadi Kabbadi’, ‘Mr. Jholey’, and ‘Mr. Virgin’, among many others. At present, Baral is preparing for his next, ‘Pandit Bajeko Lauro’, and ‘Machha Machha’.

What is there for the Chinese to find substantively significant in this government that they did not see in previous governments?

LEEDS, July 5: Over the course of two tumultuous decades, the US government has determinedly endeavored to destabilize, undermine and ultimately depose the democratically-elected government of Venezuela without pause. First they came for Hugo Chavez, then his successor Nicolas Maduro.

KATHMANDU, July 4: Minister for Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa has clarified that the government declared a prohibited area to various security sensitive areas not to affect the people's activities.

The European Union’s proposed reform of copyright law has reached a critical stage as the one of its key legislative measures approaches its European Parliament vote of approval.

A new study has found half of people don’t initially see both a rabbit and a duck in the classic optical illusion below.

KATHMANDU, July 3: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has put all its bodies as well as locals in the risky areas on high alert after incessant rainfall that began on Monday increased high risks of landslides and flooding in various parts of the country, especially the western areas.

KATHMANDU, July 3: Lawmakers of the opposition party, Nepali Congress (NC), have drawn the attention of the parliament about the deteriorating health condition of medical education crusader Dr Govinda KC, on Monday. The opposition party has also warned the government from altering the medication education related laws against Dr KC's demand.

ACHHAM, June 28: On August 2, 2011, Min Bahadur Rawal of Sanfebagar Municipality-9 in Achham called home from India to tell his family members that he was coming home. But he never returned.

The latest Guinness world record for the largest yoga lesson was created in Kota, Rajasthan on Yoga Day, June 21, 2018.

KATHMANDU, June 25: Prime Minister’s scheduled briefing about his China visit has been postponed for Tuesday.

The hard-earned success of his first album, ‘Dherai Taka Chautarima’, gave Jems Pradhan the courage to overcome unprecedented challenges in Nepali music. After further exploring the Nepali music scene, his second, ‘Bhaigo Uni Jaun’ which presented a harmony between sarangi and guitar, helped Pradhan establish his mark in the industry.

WASHINGTON, June 24: The United States military drops an explosive with a strength you can hardly comprehend once every 12 minutes. The Bureau of Investigative Journalism reported that under President Barack Obama there were “563 strikes, largely by drones, that targeted Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen. …”

Keki Adhikari, showcasing her ability to blend into versatile characters, has established herself as the leading entertainers of Nepali cinema fraternity.

It's hard to imagine the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen could get any worse than it already is.

Actively producing hits after hits since 1990, Deepak Bajracharya is credited for introducing Latino grooves, and Flamenco rhythms into Nepali music. In conversation with My City’s Sonam Lama, Deepak Bajracharya revealed five things that many don’t know about him.

KATHMANDU, June 10: With the parliamentary regulations now in hand, work has started on the formation of the 10 committees under the House of Representatives.

LALITPUR, June 8: Stakeholders are worried about the degrading environment of Godavari area in the southern outskirts of Kathmandu due to unmanaged waste.

POKHARA, June 8: Nepali Congress (NC) Kaski has drawn the attention of provincial government and federal government towards the report about the construction of a regional airport of an international-standard in Kaski.

POKHARA, June 8: Nepali Congress (NC) Kaski has drawn the attention of provincial government and federal government towards the report about the construction of a regional airport of an international-standard in Kaski.

Prakash Saput is known for representing the ongoing trends of rural Nepal through his songs. He has thus far recorded close to 25 folk songs and been featured in more than 200 music videos. His latest, ‘Bola Maya’, portrays the plight of migrant workers, and is currently trending on social platforms.

Smoking hookahs has been a leisurely activity for centuries, and is popular even today at nightclubs and hookah bars. Snehal Singh, senior lifestyle and wellness management consultant at Healthians, and Sargam Dhawan, director, Planet Herbs Lifesciences list major myths about the hookah:

I have been lone. Picturing things, Wandering around, Trying to figure “Is there something wrong?”

Mariska worked as an art teacher at Daizawa International School, Tokyo, for three years. She is all set to begin a promising career in the Nepali Film industry.  The music video of ‘Aja mann ma mero’ in 2015 introduced her to Nepali entertainment industry. She jumped ship to acting, with ‘Ke Ma Timro Hoina Ra’ in 2016.

KATHMANDU, May 22: Chudamani Upreti alias Gore, main accused in the 33 kg gold smuggling case, has been made public after arrest at the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Along with his more than two decades of career in the Nepali music industry, Satya Raj Acharya has efficiently morphed into an actor now. He debuted with the film ‘Acharya’, and further starred in films like ‘Karkash’, ‘Sadhe Saat’ and ‘Hairan’. He had entered the field of music with his first duo album ‘Lahure Dai’ teaming up with Swaroop Raj Acharya, in 1997. On the work front, he is gearing up for his upcoming US-Canada tour which will take place at the end of May.

For Aruna Joshi, one of the most prominent fashion designers of Nepal, fashion is all about comfort and knowledge about wearing clothes according to occasions.

WASHINGTON, May 15: President Donald Trump’s prospects for brokering the Mideast peace “deal of the century” plunged ever deeper as the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem opened amid bloodshed in Gaza. The day fueled global concern that U.S. policies are tipping the broader Middle East into deeper, intractable conflict.

After coming from Bara to Kathmandu and entering Mandala Theater in 2010, there has been no looking back for Najir Husen. An absolute art admirer and an acclaimed artist of Nepali theater and cinema, Najir made a debut in ‘Punte Parade’ in 2014. He is much known for his roles in films such as ‘Gaatho’, ‘Raja Rani’, ‘Hostel Returns’, and ‘Timi Sanga’. Juggling between theater and films, he has recently been occupied directing his first play ‘Ugly Duckling’ which is being staged on Mandala Theatre and also working on his next films ‘Kagaj Patra’ and ‘Garud Puran’.

KATHMANDU, May 14: Following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Nepal, government officials have expressed optimism about the Indian side making necessary efforts to speed up the release of the grant and loan pledged by India after the 2015 earthquakes in Nepal.   During the bilateral meeting with the delegation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, the Nepali side led by Prime Minister KP Oli had requested the Indian side to simplify the procedures for a speedy release of the grant and loan pledged by the Indian government after the earthquakes in 2015, among many requests made by the Nepali side.

Indian PM wraps up two-day visit to Nepal

A rare combination of demure and dauntless personality, Sahara Basnet witnessed a turning point in her life after winning the title of Miss Asia Pacific International Nepal 2017. Holding a childhood dream of making her mark in beauty pageants, she represented Nepal in Miss Asia Pacific International 2017 held in the Philippines.

KATHMANDU, May 5: President Bidya Devi Bhandari visited the Neuro hospital in Bansbari today to inquire about the health condition of senior neurosurgeon Dr Upendra Devkota, who is undergoing treatment of gall bladder cancer.

Acting for Sanchita Luitel was not a childhood dream. She however got the chance to be an actor and did her best to utilize the opportunity. She entered the Nepali film scenario with her debut film ‘Apsara’, which led her way to seeking a career in films.