At least 80 dead after escalation in Philippines war on drugs MANILA: Police killed at least 13 people in Manila on the third night of an escalation in President Rodrigo Duterte's ruthless war on drugs and crime, taking the toll for one of the bloodiest weeks so far to 80, Reuters witnesses and media reported... Women 18 Aug, 2017
Floods claim more than 69,600 livestock in Tarai districts Kathmandu, August 17 The recent floods in different parts of the Tarai have not only disrupted human lives and settlements but also claimed the lives of thousands of livestock. As per the preliminary report of the government, more than 69,617... 18 Aug, 2017
12 killed, 15,000 families displaced in floods in Sunsari Sunsari, August 17 At least 12 people were killed, 3,000 houses were completely damaged and 15,000 families were displaced in the recent floods in Sunsari. Floods in various rivers and local streams destroyed houses in all 12 local levels of the... Travel 18 Aug, 2017
China military criticises "wrong" US moves on Taiwan, S China Sea BEIJING: The "wrong" actions of the United States on Taiwan, its South China Sea patrols and deployment of an advanced anti-missile system in South Korea have had a large, negative influence on military trust, a senior Chinese officer said on... Women 17 Aug, 2017
Disease follows deluge: Flood-displaced people falling ill in Morang, Sunsari Biratnagar/Sunsari, August 16 Flood victims of Sunsari and Morang districts sheltering in temporary camps after being displaced from their homes following this week’s floods have begun falling sick. “There are many who have fallen sick but... Travel 17 Aug, 2017
Relief distribution starts Rautahat, August 16 Distribution of relief materials to flood victims has started in different places of Ruatahat from today. According to District Administration Office, Rautahat, the relief materials were taken in tractors and jeeps among... Travel 17 Aug, 2017
Epidemic in flood-affected area ruled out Kathmandu, August 16 Thirty-seven people of Bhangaha, Mahottari suffered diarrhoea after the floods. However, all affected people underwent medical check-up and no serious health complications were found. There is very little chance of... Travel 17 Aug, 2017
Will US strike North Korea?: Stakes are high China has serious reservations about America’s North Korea policy. For example, China adamantly opposes the deployment of the THAAD anti-missile system in South Korea, claiming that it undermines China’s own security Donald Trump is running... 17 Aug, 2017
Preparation afoot to bring back rhinos swept away by flood CHITWAN: Preparations are underway to bring back the endangered one-horned rhinos that were swept away to various places in the country and bordering India by the recent floods. The authorities at the Chitwan National Park have been looking out... Travel 16 Aug, 2017
Eastern Nepal flood, landslide death toll reaches 46; 15 missing BHOJPUR: At least 46 people have died and 15 are missing in the floods and landslides triggered by the incessant rainfall in the eastern Nepal. As many as 43 people have lost life in flooding;11 in Jhapa, 17 in Morang, 12 in Sunsari, 1 in... Travel 16 Aug, 2017
Neymar becomes goodwill ambassador for world's disabled Brazilian star becomes envoy for Handicap International GENEVA: Neymar, fresh from his first win with Paris St Germain and his world-record signing for the club, became a goodwill ambassador for Handicap International on Tuesday,... 16 Aug, 2017
Flood, landslide death toll reaches 111; 35 missing Kathmandu, August 15 At least 111 people have died and 35 are missing in the floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall across the country. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister for Home Affairs Janardan Sharma said Morang,... Travel 16 Aug, 2017
