Bhaktapur, Sept 19 The cases of dengue fever are on the rise in Bhaktapur, indicating that it is gradually taking an epidemic turn. In the past two weeks, 197 people have been diagnosed with dengue in the district. District Public Health Office, Bhaktapur’s officer Parthamani Neupane confirmed that till Wednesday, 197 were found with […]
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FNJ urges for Dashain allowance to working journalists
Kathmandu, Sept 19 The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has urged all media houses to fully pay working journalists in view of the upcoming Dashain festival and ensure them the festival allowance. A meeting of the FNJ office bearers and members available in the central capital held here on Wednesday decided to urge media houses; […]
PM Khan warns Pakistanis against jihad in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Sept 18, 2019 (AFP) – Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan warned citizens Wednesday that anyone who goes to fight jihad in Kashmir will hurt the territory’s cause, as anger simmers between Islamabad and New Delhi over the disputed region. Indian authorities are waiting for “any excuse” to crack down in the Himalayan region, he […]
Spanish PM appeals for clear majority in repeat election
MADRID, Sept 18, 2019 (AFP) – Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday urged voters to give his Socialist party a clear majority in a repeat general election in November, so they could tackle the country’s economic and political challenges. Sanchez late on Tuesday announced that Spain would return to the polls on November […]
Trump names hostage negotiator O’Brien new national security advisor
WASHINGTON, Sept 18, 2019 (AFP) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday named his pointman for hostage situations, Robert O’Brien, to replace his hawkish national security advisor sacked last week. “I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!” Trump tweeted Last week, Trump abruptly fired John Bolton, a vigorous proponent […]
Iran President may not attend UNGA
Tehran (Iran), Sept 18 : Iran President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Javad Zarif might skip the UN General Assembly session later this month, as the United States has not yet issued visas to them, Iranian media reported on Wednesday. “Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to depart for New York on Friday morning […]
At least 28 killed in Liberian school fire: source
MONROVIA, Sept. 18 A fire broke out on Tuesday night at a school near Liberia’s capital Monrovia has killed at least 28 people, among them 26 children, a source with the emergency services told Xinhua on Wednesday. The source requiring anonymity said there were more than 30 students at the school, and they were all […]
Cabinet approves ordinance to ban e-cigarettes
New Delhi [India], Sep 18 The union cabinet on Wedensday approved an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes and e-hookahs in the country. Briefing reporters after a meeting of union cabinet, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the decision has been taken to protect the health of citizens. “The Union Cabinet has given the approval to ban e-cigarettes. […]
Social justice guaranteed by constitution: Minister Banskota
Biratnagar, Sept 18 Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Gokul Banskota, has reminded that the Constitution had ensured citizen’s security and respect and social justice. There was no option but to institutionalize the hard earned democracy, Minister Banskota viewed at a press meet here Wednesday. He however said citizen’s activeness was imperative to implement […]
Two bills sent for clause-wise discussion
Kathmandu, Sept 18 The second meeting today of the House of Representatives endorsed two proposals seeking consideration on the amendments from the National Assembly. Minister for Forest and Environment Shakti Bahadur Basnet had tabled the proposals seeking the HoR consideration on amendment made by the National Assembly on the ‘Environment Protection Bill, 2075 and the […]