ECONOMY
Bracing for another blockade far away
Bracing for another blockade far away
KATHMANDU, June 28: It seems Nepal faced two blockades in the past two years with the recent one being the diplomatic crisis in Qatar. Nearly five months long economic blockade on Nepal imposed by India immediately after Nepal promulgated its constitution on September 19, 2015 crippled general life...
Jun 28, 2017
SPORTS
Ex-police chiefs charged over 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster that killed 96
Ex-police chiefs charged over 1989 Hillsborough stadium disa...
LONDON, June 28: Prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against six people including ex-police chiefs over the 1989 Hillsborough soccer stadium crush in which 96 fans died, Britain's worst sporting disaster.
Jun 28, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
2nd phase local polls conclude peacefully, with 70.5 pc voter turnout
2nd phase local polls conclude peacefully, with 70.5 pc vote...
KATHMANDU, June 28: The vote casting in the second phase of local elections has concluded in a peaceful manner on Wednesday.
Jun 28, 2017
SOCIETY
Fire destroys 13 thatch roofed houses
Fire destroys 13 thatch roofed houses
KOHALPUR, June 28: A total of 13 thatch roofed houses and some huts were destroyed with fire at Kalaphanta in Banke district today.
Jun 28, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Local poll, achievement in view of constitution amendment: Gachchhadar
Local poll, achievement in view of constitution amendment: G...
ITAHARI, June 28: Deputy Prime Minister Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar has said the local level lection should be taken as the significant achievement in view of the enforcement of the constitution.
Jun 28, 2017
SPORTS
Oscar leads list of ‘big foreign names’ behaving badly in China
Oscar leads list of ‘big foreign names’ behaving badly in Ch...
SHANGHAI, June 28: Oscar is suspended for eight games after a brawl. Carlos Tevez riled fans with a trip to Disneyland while his club are playing. Ezequiel Lavezzi and Hulk deny being anti-Chinese.
Jun 28, 2017
SPORTS
Shastri to apply for Indian coaching job
Shastri to apply for Indian coaching job
NEW DELHI, June 28: Former captain Ravi Shastri will apply to become India's head coach after the national cricket board extended the application deadline following Anil Kumble's shock exit, reports said Wednesday.
Jun 28, 2017
WORLD
150 burnt alive in Pakistan oil tanker explosion
150 burnt alive in Pakistan oil tanker explosion
BAHAWALPUR, June 28: An overturned oil tanker exploded in a huge fireball in Pakistan Sunday, killing at least 150 people and injuring scores as crowds scavenging for fuel ignored warnings to stay clear, officials and witnesses said.
Jun 28, 2017
ELECTION
4 elderly die at polling centers
4 elderly die at polling centers
PALPA, June 28: As many as four elderly people died while casting their votes in the second phase of the local elections on Wednesday. Among them, two died apparently due to cardiac arrest while they were in the queue to cast their votes in Palpa district.
Jun 28, 2017
WORLD
Police detain 6 IS suspects in Spain, Britain and Germany
Police detain 6 IS suspects in Spain, Britain and Germany
MADRID, June 28: Police on Wednesday arrested six suspected members of the Islamic State group, four in Spain and one each in Britain and Germany, Spain's Interior Ministry said.
Jun 28, 2017