India keeps lid on Kashmir's internet 6 months into lockdown NEW DELHI: Six months after India's government stripped restive Kashmir of its semi-autonomy and enforced a total communications blackout, it is heralding the restoration of limited, slow-speed internet as a step toward normalcy. But for the... Women 14 Feb, 2020
Taliban, Afghan forces clash despite talk of breakthrough in peace deal KABUL: Afghan government forces and Taliban insurgents waged war against each other in the past 24 hours despite US officials saying there had been a breakthrough in recent days in peace talks to end the 18-year-old conflict. While negotiators from... Women 14 Feb, 2020
Virus renews safety concerns about slaughtering wild animals BEIJING: China cracked down on the sale of exotic species after an outbreak of a new virus in 2002 was linked to markets selling live animals. The germ turned out to be a coronavirus that caused SARS. The ban was later lifted, and the animals... Women 14 Feb, 2020
Electricity consumption increases to 267 units Kathmandu, February 13 After the elimination of load-shedding in the country and also due to regular supply of electricity, the per capita energy consumption of the country has increased to 267 per units a year on average as per a review of the... 14 Feb, 2020
Corporate Super Sixes KATHMANDU: SS Event Pvt Ltd is organising the sixth edition of the Machhapuchchhre Bank Corporate Super Sixes from February 15-19 here at the TU Stadium. A total of 23 teams will take part in the five-over-a-side tournament, informed the... 14 Feb, 2020
No peak in sight as China reports 5,000 new coronavirus cases China says mainland cases rise by 5,090, 121 new deaths Japan reports first death, third outside mainland China Trump lauds China's response, top adviser more critical BEIJING/SIHANOUKVILLE: China's coronavirus outbreak showed no sign of... Women 14 Feb, 2020
Vigilance centre tells government to set standard for conferring medals, awards Home ministry says 189 persons have refused to receive awards Kathmandu, February 13 The National Vigilance Centre has made a 19-point recommendation to the Government of Nepal to control corruption and maintain good governance in public... Horoscopes 14 Feb, 2020
India offers US dairy, chicken access in bid for elusive trade deal with Trump NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: India has offered to partially open up its poultry and dairy markets in a bid for a limited trade deal during US President Donald Trump's first official visit to the country this month, people familiar with the protracted talks... 14 Feb, 2020
KMC plans to operate night bus service within the city Kathmandu, February 13 Kathmandu Metropolitan City plans to operate night bus service within the metropolis. If everything goes as planned, KMC will launch night bus service by Nepali New Year in mid-April. This is not the first time KMC has... Horoscopes 14 Feb, 2020
For the greater good Our first instinct as we enter a dirty and foul-smelling place is to walk out. As humans, we find it easy to understand our physical requirement, but we most often fail to comprehend the needs of our soul even when it’s screaming aloud. Our... 14 Feb, 2020
Parliamentary panel to probe former CoAS Chhetri Kathmandu, February 13 A committee of the Federal Parliament is gearing up to investigate former chief of army staff Rajendra Chhetri acting on complaints regarding his involvement in irregularities when he was at the helm of Nepali Army. A... 14 Feb, 2020
India to woo businesses to Kashmir in planned investment summit NEW DELHI: India plans to offer around 6,000 acres (2,400 hectares) of land in Kashmir as part of a business summit planned for April or May to help the Himalayan region after withdrawing its special rights and making sweeping administrative... Women 13 Feb, 2020
