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Medical test on Prez starts in Tokyo hospital

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KATHMANDU, June 19: Doctors at the University of Tokyo Hospital started various tests on President Dr Ram Baran Yadav from Wednesday morning, according to a press statement issued by Nepalese embassy in Tokyo.

The president, who was admitted to the prestigious hospital on Tuesday, is being examined by a team of experts led by Prof. Toshiaki Watanabe, the Vice-director of the institute. Whether to take him to some other well-equipped hospital will be decided once the the black spot seen in his large intestine is diagnosed. [More]

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	Kalikot is open defecation free Remote Kalikot has been declared the first open defecation free district in Karnali. With active participation of the local residents, toilets have been constructed in each household of all the 30 VDCs of the district. It took four years of campaign to achieve this after the first initiation was taken in Jimjedi of Badalkot VDC in 2009. Reports said that the local villagers danced Deuda and Hudke, different dance forms, during a ceremony to declare the title.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Thapa stresses on revival of monarchy
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SARLAHI, June 19: Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party Kamal Thapa said on Wednesday that the people are looking forward to restoration of monarchy. Speaking at a function in Bardibas, Mahottari, Thapa said, “The people are fed up with the political parties. They now look forward to restoration of the institution of monarchy.” He also said that the concept of federalism would disintegrate the country.

He also claimed that his party would win many seats in the upcoming Constituent Assembly election. Thapa welcomed people from various walks of life into his party during the function. “Since the fall of monarchy, foreign interference has increased in the country,” he said. He said monarchy should be reinstated to discourage foreign interference in the country. [More]

EC announces six-month timeline for CA poll
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MPRF-D, MPRF-R merger on cards, claim Madhesi leaders
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Govt, bullion traders talks inconclusive
KRITI BHUJU

KATHMANDU, June 18: The talks between the government officials and agitating bullion traders held on Tuesday ended without any conclusion after the officials made it clear that the government won´t withdraw action against jewelry traders found involved in cheating consumers. [More]

Subisu's Internet package for SLC graduates
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MoI makes slew of recommendations for upcoming budget
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SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Parties to blame for instability: ex-king Shah
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JANAKPUR, June 19: At the time when the government is making preparations for fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) election, former king Gyanendra Shah has held the political parties responsible for instability in the country.

Addressing a function organized by Dhanusha Civil Society at Tirhutiya Gachhi, Janakpur, Shah said, “People who clamored for change have lost their track.” He also urged the people not to be intimidated by anyone but to follow their heart. “I will fully support activities based on logic and wisdom,” he said. [More]

Rainstorm kills 2, landslide sweeps away 350 cattle
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18 killed, 14 missing in floods, landslides
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LIFESTYLE

Saving pennies for a noble cause
PRAMILA RAI

KATHMANDU, June 18: Established in July of 2009 by 14 young Nepalis residing in the UK, A Penny for Nepal is a not- for-profit organization dedicated to assisting the needy children in the education and health sector.

“People don’t know the value of pennies, and so often don’t bother saving the pennies. We decided to collect pennies and use them to help the needy children in Nepal,” explains Amrit Ramudamu, 32. Ramudamu is one of the 14 founding members of the organization. [More]

What we learn at schools
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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan faces baby sex test inquiry
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SPORTS

Tension, anger as Asian giants reach World Cup
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

SINGAPORE, June 19: Asian giants Iran, South Korea and Australia scrambled into next year´s World Cup on Tuesday after scenes of crowd anger and high tension on the final night of group qualifying.

Irate South Korean fans hurled water bottles and other debris after Iran booked their ticket with a 1-0 smash-and-grab win in Ulsan, following a tetchy build-up between the two teams. [More]

CAN mulls infrastructure development, Sri Lanka tour
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Records tumble at swimming c'ship
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INTERNATIONAL

Armed gang kills 48 in raid in Nigeria: official
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KANO, Nigeria, June 19: An armed gang has raided a northern Nigerian village and killed 48 people in an apparent reprisal attack targeting a local vigilante group, a state official said Wednesday.

The attack saw gunmen move house to house as well as take positions atop a hill and open fire, the official said. Houses were also burnt, but it was not clear how many. [More]

US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
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Toll in Baghdad suicide bombs up to 31 dead: officials
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GENNEXT

Is internship really all that important?
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How important is it really to do an internship before applying for a job? Do you need to get the hands-on experience that is talked about when discussing the importance of internships or is it really a matter of just landing the right job? [More]

111 Nepali school students awarded scholarship
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Shankha; A thing of worship? A trumpet?
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