DPM Mainali calls parties to make women, children a priority KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare CP Mainali asked political parties to keep agendas of women and children on their priority list. Speaking at an interaction organised on the eve of... Horoscopes 07 Mar, 2016
Jhapa 'granny' at school to learn numbers JHAPA: Grandmas across the world generally wake up to a conventional morning schedule to see their grandchildren off to school, but a 55-year-old granny here in Jhapa district has something more to do. Pancha Maya Baraili of Jyamirgadhi-2 of Jhapa... Travel 07 Mar, 2016
18 migrants drown off Turkey, few allowed into Macedonia IDOMENI: At least 18 people drowned off the Turkish coast while trying to reach Greece Sunday, while Macedonian authorities imposed further restrictions on refugees trying to cross the Greek border. The Turkish coast guard launched a... Women 06 Mar, 2016
Macedonia imposes new restrictions on flow of refugees IDOMENI: Macedonian authorities imposed further restrictions Sunday on refugees trying to cross the border from Greece, allowing only those from cities they consider to be at war to enter, Greek police officials said. The officials said the... Women 06 Mar, 2016
Afghans feel forgotten in Europe's migrant crisis CESME: As the European Union and Turkey focus on stemming the flow of Syrian refugees attempting perilous journeys across the Aegean sea to Greece, another migrant community whose numbers are also swelling says it is being overlooked. Largely... Women 06 Mar, 2016
Australian church abuse victims return dismayed Pope did not meet them SYDNEY: Australian victims of child sex abuse victims in the Roman Catholic Church returned home on Sunday disappointed they did not meet Pope Francis and angry with the evidence a senior Vatican official gave to an inquiry investigating the... Women 06 Mar, 2016
Turkey detains refugee smugglers, stops 120 Syrians from sailing to Greece DIKILI: Turkish authorities on Saturday detained at least two human traffickers after they shuttled some 120 Syrian refugees to the Aegean coast in a sign Turkey may be stepping up efforts to curb the flow of migrants to Europe. Gendarmes... Women 06 Mar, 2016
Beyond Nepal�s natural beauty KATHMANDU: Earthy Mustang caves, beautiful close-up and aerial views of Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square, serene Swayambhunath, ultra light aircrafts flying with breathtaking snow-capped mountains on the backdrop, picturesque terrace... Art & Culture 06 Mar, 2016
SLC students sans textbooks Bajura, March 5 Although the School Leaving Certificate examinations are just a few weeks away, many students in the remote villages of Bajura are preparing for the exams without textbooks. Bachdhan Thapa, a tenth grader at Bichhyan Secondary... Travel 06 Mar, 2016
Governor asks Greece to declare state of emergency IDOMENI: A regional governor called on the Greek government Saturday to declare a state of emergency for the area surrounding the Idomeni border crossing where thousands of migrants are stranded due to border restrictions along the route toward... Women 05 Mar, 2016
Putin's Syria campaign is win-win for most Russians MOSCOW: For most Russians, there's little not to like about their country's military operation in Syria. The airstrikes have demonstrated Russia's might, turned the course of the war and made sure that Russia is once again treated as a world power... Women 05 Mar, 2016
"Happiest man in world" Rupert Murdoch marries ex-model Jerry Hall LONDON: Rupert Murdoch wed former supermodel Jerry Hall in a low-key ceremony in central London on Friday, the fourth marriage for the media mogul. The 84-year-old executive chairman of News Corp and owner of 21st Century Fox Inc, and Hall, 59,... Travel Abroad 05 Mar, 2016
