Russia says Georgia will not get back its provinces

Thursday 14th August, 2008 A ceasefire between Russian and Georgian troops, brokered by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, might not be as solid as initially thought.There have been reports of explosions around Gori, and there is more fighting in the port… बाँकी अंश »

Prachanda poised to bag PM's post

Maoists enlist UML, MJF’s support, confident of two-third majority • Deuba NC’s nominee Backed by the CPN-UML and Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (MJF), CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ today filed nomination for the post of Prime Minister.Senior Nepali Congress leader… बाँकी अंश »

Make revenue collection efficient

Nepal Retailers Association (NRA) urged government to develop an efficient methodology and effective management of revenue collection from retailers.Speaking at a programme here today, Raj Kumar Shrestha, general secretary of NRA said, “Government should think of simplifying revenue collection system… बाँकी अंश »

China produce new sensation

At least swimmers Kosuke Kitajima and Liu Zige accomplished something while getting wet on Thursday at the Beijing Olympics.Heavy rain delayed the start of Roger Federer’s quarter-final match against James Blake, and the Swiss star may have wished it hadn’t… बाँकी अंश »

9000 year old skulls found in Israel

Archaeologists have discovered three 9,000-year-old skulls at Yiftah'el in the Lower Galilee in Israel.According to experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority, the placement of the skulls confirms ancestor worship was practiced at the time.The skulls were apparently placed on benches… बाँकी अंश »