Govt reopens Lebanon for migrant workers

Kathmandu: The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) reopened Lebanon for Nepali blue-collar jobseekers today. DoFE had stopped granting work permits for Lebanon since December 28 last year after escalating violence there and in neighbouring Israel and Palestinian territories. The decision… बाँकी अंश »

Thousands of refugees return to violent-torn Mogadishu

Tdens of thousands of refugees have flocked to Mogadishu in recent weeks. Although the Somali capital is witnessing some of the worst clashes in months, more than 40,000 internally displaced persons have returned to Mogadishu over the last six weeks,… बाँकी अंश »

‘Special rights is needed, not federalism’

Activists have suggested for special rights and compensation from the state for unprivileged and backward regions and society rather than adopting federalism. Speaking at an interaction programme Tuesday organised by Karnali Development and Research Center, member of National Human Rights… बाँकी अंश »

Brad And Angelina Plan Their Seventh Child

Not content with six children under the age of seven, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are said to be planning to expand their brood further by adopting again. The couple – who recently denied rumours that they had secretly split… बाँकी अंश »

Dubai launches global campaign to eradicate blindness

(IANS) Marking the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Dubai Wednesday launched an initiative aimed at helping a global campaign to eradicate blindness that is likely to benefit one million people including in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, according to officials.… बाँकी अंश »

UAE firm to help homeless in India during Ramadan

(IANS) To mark the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, a leading United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based real estate developer will make significant contribution for building houses for the homeless in India and three other countries. For this the Dubai-based ETA Star… बाँकी अंश »

Curtain down as China top medal tally

The Beijing Olympics, played out against a background of political intrigue and featuring 16 days of compelling and controversial action, drew to a spectacular close today. International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge described the Games as “truly exceptional” in a… बाँकी अंश »

Medals table after 216 events

Following is the medals tally on the twelfth day of the Olympic Games here Wednesday. India is at 42nd position after wrestler Sushil Kumar clinched the bronze in the freestyle (66 kg). Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 China 45… बाँकी अंश »