Tearing ballot papers undemocratic: Chairman Oli

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    Kathmandu : CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli said tearing ballot papers would weaken democracy.  During a programme organized by Madan Bhandari Foundation to mark the 66th birth anniversary of then General Secretary of CPN-ML, Chairman Oli said the people’s multi-party democracy propounded by Bhandari had finely incorporated the idea of empowering local governments. …

Vote counting begins at 307 local levels

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Kathmandu, June 29: The vote counting of the second phase of local level elections held in 35 districts of Province no 1, 5 and 7 for 334 local levels, has started in 307 local levels.  With this, the vote counting of the 25 local units has remained unaccounted, according to the Spokesperson at the Election…

Science Says: Pregnant or trying? Don't let Zika guard down

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WASHINGTON,June 29 (AP) — The Zika virus may not seem as big a threat as last summer but don’t let your guard down — especially if you’re pregnant or trying to be.  While cases of the birth defect-causing virus have dropped sharply from last year’s peak in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean, Zika…

Killing people in name of cow protection not acceptable: PM

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  Ahmedabad, Jun 29 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said killing of people in the name of cow protection is not acceptable, remarks that come amid a spurt of attacks by cow vigilantes and a wave of protests.  Delivering a speech to mark the centenary of the Sabarmati ashram here and 150th birth anniversary…

NC demands re-election in three polling centres of Bajhang, Achham

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Kathmandu, June 29: Nepali Congress (NC) has demanded with the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) to conduct re-election in the total three polling centres from Bajhang and Achham.  The NC has demanded the election claiming that CPN-UML attempted to rig in the election by commanding its cadres to take hold of those polling centres and…

Pakistan oil tanker inferno kills at least 123

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Panjab : At least 123 people were killed when a lorry transporting oil burst into flames near the Pakistani city of Ahmedpur East, local officials say. A crowd had gathered reportedly to collect fuel leaking from the overturned vehicle when it caught fire. Dozens are being treated in hospital. Unconfirmed reports suggest the tanker had…

North Korea tests new missile engine, US officials say

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North Koria: North Korea has tested a new rocket engine as part of its efforts to build a missile capable of reaching the American mainland, US officials said. The news comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Pyongyangover the North’s nuclear ambitions. The Trump administration has made the issue one of its top priorities. Despite…

SUBISU: 200 Plus HD & Digital Channels in its Clear TV service

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    Subisu Cablenet (P.) LTD, a leading Internet, Network and Television Service Provider has reached groundbreaking 200 Plus Digital and HD Channels in its Clear TV Service. It is now Nepal’s largest number of HD and Digital Channels provider. Having 200 Plus HD and Digital Channels in different genre such as Sports, Movies, Music,…

Battle for Mosul: IS 'blows up' al-Nuri mosque

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Mosul : So-called Islamic State (IS) has blown up the Great Mosque of al-Nuri in Mosul, Iraqi forces say. The ancient landmark with its famous leaning minaret was where IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed a “caliphate” in 2014. However, IS claims that US aircraft destroyed the complex, in a statement issued by its news…