New Japan bullet train links Tokyo with ancient Kanazawa

TOKYO, March 15: Japan on Saturday launched a new Shinkansen bullet train service linking Tokyo with the ancient city of Kanazawa, which is famed for its huge castle and traditional

Nepali man hoists national flag atop Mt Aconcagua

PYUTHAN, March 15: Runner and climber Sanjaya Pandit from Pyuthan district has hoisted the Nepali flag atop the Mount Aconcagua in South America. The resident of Tikura from Pyuthan Municipality-9,

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Four major parties to hold formal discussions today

KATHMANDU, March 14: Four major political parties—Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, UCPN (Maoist) and Madhes-based parties—are scheduled to sit in for formal talks at Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar at 4

India extend unbeaten World Cup record

AUCKLAND, March 14:  World champions India extended their unbeaten record at the cricket World Cup on Saturday with a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their final group match before a

Girl raped in Jhapa

JHAPA, March 14:  A 13-year-old girl of Birtamod Municipality was raped last night. Police said that Surya Man Tamang, 40, who was earning daily wages from the construction works, raped

Cabinet declares area for Second International Airport

KATHMANDU, March 14: The cabinet meeting held on Friday declared area spread over 80 square kilometers in Nijgadh of Bara as ‘aerodrome area’ for construction of second international airport (SIA).

Lumber Liquidators will still sell China-made flooring

NEW YORK, March 14: The founder and chairman of Lumber Liquidators said Friday that the retailer currently has no plans to stop selling laminate flooring made in China, even as

Egypt unveils plans to build new capital east of Cairo

EGYPT, March 14: The Egyptian government has announced plans to build a new capital to the east of the present one, Cairo. Housing Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the project would