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    Rebel training:

    M23 rebel recruits stand at attention during a training session at the Rumangabo military camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, May 16, 2013. Photo:REUTERS

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    Rara Lake:

    Rara Lake lies in the remote far northwest of Nepal. The lake is beautiful and tranquil.

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    Best of Cannes:

    Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the film 'The Great Gatsby' and for the opening ceremony of the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, May 15, 2013. Photo:REUTERS

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    Cannes 2013 :

    Premiere.fr - Cannes 2013 : Daniel Auteuil, Christoph Waltz, Vidya Balan... un jury sérieux avant l'ouverture !

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    Plane crash:

    Nepalese rescue personnel transfer an injured passenger to another aircraft after a Nepal Airlines Twin Otter aircraft crashed in Jomsom, some 200 miles kms west of Kathmandu, Photo: AFP

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    'Himalayan Viagra'

    Nepalese harvesters scour meadows to find "yarchagumba" in the Dolpa district on June 9, 2012. The annual rush to the hills by villagers keen to harvest a rare aphrodisiac fungus dubbed "Himalayan Viagra" has emptied rural schools in Nepal and forced them to shut, a local official said Tuesday.


64 climbers including Saudi Arabian woman scale Mount Everest from Nepal

KATHMANDU (AP): Mountaineering officials say 64 climbers, including a Saudi Arabian woman, have successfully scaled Mount Everest from Nepal’s side of the...

 

Regional Conference of NRNA ongoing; Decides to install Idol of Lord Buddha in Hague

MANILA PHILIPPINES: The Asia Pacific Regional Conference of Non Residential Nepalese (NRN) Association has started in Manila, the Capital of Philippines from...

 

Regmi says Govt. serious for free and fair polls; Mahara claims poll date within two days

KATHMANDU: Chairperson of the Interim Election Government Khil Raj Regmi has informed that the government has been planning to hold the upcoming...

 


Nation

Parties differ on Threshold provision; Khanal says UML will remain firm on it

KATHMANDU: CPN-UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal has made it clear that his party would not backtrack from its stance in favor of one percent threshold for the parties...

 

Prez Yadav receives information about Chure conservation efforts

KATHMANDU: President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav has held discussions with senior government figures over progress made in conserving the Chure area of the country. The President held talks...

 

UML Politburo member Urmila Aryal and Actress Rekha Thapa join UCPN-Maoist

KATHMANDU: Few weeks after chairperson of UCPN-Maoist claimed that CPN-UML does not exist there is a growing trend of UML leaders defecting the party to join UCPN-Maoist. CPN-UML...

 

World

Pressured, China Measures Its Impact in Myanmar

By JANE PERLEZ and BREE FENG, MADAY ISLAND, Myanmar (NY Times): The pipelines are finished. The oil storage tanks gleam in the tropical sun. The deep-sea port set...

 

Rome protest turns up heat on new PM Letta

ROME (Reuters) – Thousands of people protested in Rome on Saturday against austerity policies and high unemployment, urging new Prime Minister Enrico Letta to focus on creating jobs...

 

South Korea says North Korea fires 3 short-range missiles

SEOUL, South Korea (AP): North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said. It routinely tests such missiles, but...

 

Interview

Regmi agreed to lead the Govt. after receiving assurance of CA poll during his tenure: Dr. Amaresh Kumar Singh – Leader Nepali Congress

Amaresh Ji, you remained silent for some period and it is said that you created Vibration in Nepali politics, what do you say? I am not silent, I just...

 

TPI interviews President of EESC regarding Tibet crisis

Elected as the new president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 17 April 2013, Mr Henri Malosse – a French national with a vocal stance on...

 

Int'l Coverage

64 climbers including Saudi Arabian woman scale Mount Everest from Nepal

KATHMANDU (AP): Mountaineering officials say 64 climbers, including a Saudi Arabian woman, have successfully scaled Mount Everest from Nepal’s side of the mountain. Tilak Padney of Nepal’s Mountaineering Department...

 

Chinese man arrested at Indo-Nepal border without visa papers

KATHMANDU (PTI): A 45-year-old Chinese national was arrested at the Indo-Nepal border here for allegedly trying to cross over to Nepal without visa papers, a senior official said today. Liu Guangxi of China, who was on his way to Nepal from Darmshala...

 


In Nepal, battle for representation

By GYANU ADHIKARI: In a replay of the run-up to the first Constituent Assembly elections in 2008, the battle for proportional representation is on again in Nepal — delaying the passing of laws necessary to elect the new CA. The tussle comes a year after...

 

Senate immigration bill includes amendment prompted by Boston bombing

By Ed O’Keefe and David Nakamura: The Senate panel plowing through a huge immigration reform bill on Capitol Hill agreed on Tuesday to tighten the monitoring requirements of foreign students in the...

 

Nepal is suffering from the infection of Maoist's Virus

By Dirgha Raj Prasai special to www.nepal24hours.com: Nepal Mother’ suffers from four major diseases; 1) Corruption, 2) Cancer, 3) Christianity and 4) Communist (the communist that signed the 12-point pact in New...

 

'Nepal is where I'm beginning to see my future'

Kathmandu has turned into a life-changing commitment, relates SARAH MURPHY I live abroad, but I don’t consider myself an emigrant, a word I have always associated with people who move away because...

 

Finding foreign friends on the way of Mustang's trekking trail

Yogesh Dhakal, N24, KATHMANDU: White-tip, majestic mountains stand tall somewhere close to you. And standing beneath it to gaze the peaks indeed sends a thrilling vibes. This is what one can experience...

 

Muslim Women in Tortures

By Dirgha Raj Prasai: I am so offended today, reading the news-’Muslim women bear brunt of ‘Talak’ published in The Rising Nepal 29 Oct.2012- very sorrowful news at Nepaljung, I am worrying...

 

In Nepal, battle for representation

By GYANU ADHIKARI: In a replay of the run-up to the first Constituent Assembly elections in 2008, the battle for proportional representation is on again in Nepal — delaying the passing of laws necessary to elect the new CA. The tussle comes a year after...

 

Senate immigration bill includes amendment prompted by Boston bombing

By Ed O’Keefe and David Nakamura: The Senate panel plowing through a huge immigration reform bill on Capitol Hill agreed on Tuesday to tighten the monitoring requirements of foreign students in the...

 

Nepal is suffering from the infection of Maoist's Virus

By Dirgha Raj Prasai special to www.nepal24hours.com: Nepal Mother’ suffers from four major diseases; 1) Corruption, 2) Cancer, 3) Christianity and 4) Communist (the communist that signed the 12-point pact in New...

 

Ruling coalition meeting today to pitch CA revival proposal

KATHMANDU: Federal Democratic Republican Allaince, an alliance of the ruling parties and other fringe parties that back currdent government, is formally floating the proposal for reviving the dissolved Constituent Assembly despite of...

 

Federalism in Nepal: Whom & What for?

By Dirgha Raj Prasai:  In Nepal, there are three types residents in the country viz An-adibasi (those who are living from immortal time), Aadibasi (indigenous caste), Aaprabasi (migrants). Brahmins, Chhetri and few...

 

Nepalese Maoists' Corruption and Their Perplexity

By Dirgha Raj Prasai: From the very beginning of Nepalese history, foreigners had never succeeded in desecrating this holy land of Himwatkhanda. It has preserved its dignity from antiquity. This land officially...

 


Straight Questions

Sanjay Dutt in jail: Home food, fan and mosquito repellent, but no cigarettes!

Sanjay Dutt, who surrendered on May 16 before the special TADA court in Mumbai in order to complete his three-and-a-half year sentence in prison, was worried about...

 

Lady Gaga: What Hip Surgery? Singer Struts in Sky-High Platform Boots

Lady Gaga is always ready for her close-up. It’s been over two months since mama Monster’s hip injury and it finally looks like she’s fully recovered and...

 

Cine Journalists warn to boycott actress Sumina for threatening journalist

KATHMANDU: As Nepali artists do not have the capacity to show their talent, which receives admiration from people, they resort to different activities to come into light....

 

Shrawan Mukarung, singer Aavaas pair at Paleti

KATHMANDU: Poet Shrawan Murarung and singer-composer Aavaas performed before an enthralled audience at Paleti, a musical event organised by Nepayala. Aavaas presented more than a dozen songs...

 

Beyoncé Pregnant! Singer Expecting Baby No. 2 With Jay-Z, Sources Confirm

Blue Ivy’s gonna be a big sis! That’s right: Superstar supermom Beyoncé is expecting her second child with hubby Jay-Z, multiple sources exclusively confirm to E! News....

 

Lindsay Lohan Ignores Bad Press: I'm "Numb" To It

you’re worried how Lindsay Lohan may feel after reading all her bad press, don’t. The embattled starlet insists she doesn’t let it get to her. “I understand...

 

Sanjay Dutt in jail: Home food, fan and mosquito repellent, but no cigarettes!

Sanjay Dutt, who surrendered on May 16 before the special TADA court in Mumbai in order to complete his three-and-a-half year sentence in prison, was worried about...

 

Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur to enjoy a mini honeymoon in France

Actor Vidya Balan, who was seen walking the red carpet at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, will set out for a holiday with husband Siddharth Roy...

 


Sanjay Dutt in jail: Home food, fan and mosquito repellent, but no cigarettes!

Sanjay Dutt, who surrendered on May 16 before the special TADA court in Mumbai in order to complete his three-and-a-half year sentence in prison, was worried about the conditions in jail. The...

Business

US Ambassador underscores productive relations between NUSACCI and Embassy

KATHMANDU: The United States Ambassador to Nepal Peter W. Bodde has underscored the long and productive beneficial relationship between Nepal-USA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NUSACCI) and the...

 

Property worth millions rupees destroyed during Massive fire in Nepal’s tourist hub ‘Thamel’

KATHMANDU: A massive fire that broke out in the tourist hub of Thamel in Kathmandu on Thursday night has not been brought under control even until Friday morning....

 

Technology

The 10 Most Exciting Things Google Announced at I-O

Google spent more than three hours yesterday showing off what’s next for Android, Chrome, Google Search, and more. There were no eye-popping demos like last year’s sky-diving Google...

 

Google Merges Free Drive, Gmail Storage to 15GB

Google today unified the storage limits for Gmail and Google Drive, giving users 15GB of free storage across both products. Now instead of having a 10GB limit on...

 


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Sports

Nepal Wins Tournament, Bermuda Finishes 4th

Bermuda: Nepal won their second consecutive World Cricket League tournament with a victory over Uganda today [May 5], and both teams will advance to ICC Cricket World Cup...

 

World Cricket League Division 3

Nepal have leapfrogged USA to earn a place in the World Cup Qualifiers after a dramatic day at the World Cricket League Division 3 tournament in Bermuda. It...

 

Diaspora

Regional Conference of NRNA ongoing; Decides to install Idol of Lord Buddha in Hague

MANILA PHILIPPINES: The Asia Pacific Regional Conference of Non Residential Nepalese (NRN) Association has started in Manila, the Capital of Philippines from Saturday with the objective of utilizing remittance for multiple benefits....


Conflict related incidents should be treated in line with International norms: Dhungana

Bijaya Thapa / VIRGINIA: Noted human rights defenders of Nepal took part in an interaction program held at Arlington Library and discussed about the current political situation...

 

Baltimore conference of Nepalese Journalists concludes

Purushottam Dhakal, BALTIMORE: The Seventh General Assembly of American Journalists of Nepalese Origin has concluded in Baltimore. Senior Journalist Yogesh Upadhaya participated as the Chief Guest during...

 

General Convention of People’s Coordination Committee Italy concludes

Daulat Sanwa / ROME: The first general convention of Janasamparka Samiti (People’s Coordination Committee) concludes amidst a function in Italy. The program, which was held in a...

 

Program organized to mark establishment of diplomatic ties between Nepal and France

PARIS: Nepali Embassy in France organized a ceremony in France on 19th April to mark the 64th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between Nepal and France....

 

Saudi Arabia deports over 1,000 Nepali migrant workers

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has deported over 1,000 Nepali migrant workers, who were working illegally in the Islamic kingdom. According to Nepali Embassy the Embassy issued travel documents...

 

Nepali wins one million USD in lottery

QATAR: A Nepali won USD 1,000,000 in lottery in a Duty Free at Doha International Airport in Qatar. According to Qatar Duty Free, Dilli Ram Parajuli won...

 

Peace flame reached to Korea

SEOUL: A peace flame from Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, has reached to South Korea in a bid to promote message of peace in the world....

 

NRN investing for 27 MegaWatt hydropower project

SOUTH KOREA: At a time when the country is facing long hours of power cut, some Non Residential Nepalese have teamed up for the development of hydropower...

 


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