As an officer of the Gurkha Regiment, General Rawat’s connection with Nepal and Nepalis was always marked by intimacy and affection. When he visited Nepal to receive the honorary General title in 2017, he reportedly made a remarkable impression upon the President and the then Prime Minister of Nepal. He spoke in fluent Nepali and made all the right assurances.

KATHMANDU, Mar 3: The country today gave final adieu to Nepal Communist Party (NCP) senior leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari with the state honor.

Playwright Neil Simon dies in NY at 91

August 28, 2018 15:30 pm

CARACAS, Aug 28: Famed U.S. playwright Neil Simon whose worked reigned on Broadway and Hollywood for five decades died on Sunday from pneumonia at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. The Bronx born writer was 91 years old.

Obituary to Prakash Dahal (Photo feature)

November 19, 2017 19:01 pm

KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Chairman of  CPN (Maoist Center), Puspa Kamal Dahal's son Prakash Dahal is no more. He passed away on Sunday morning due to cardiac arrest at the age of 36.