SPORTS
Hosts Russia face struggle to improve ahead of World Cup
Hosts Russia face struggle to improve ahead of World Cup
Russia's early Confederations Cup exit has sparked a wave of concern among fans as the 2018 World Cup hosts scramble to avoid another embarrassment at next year's finals.
Jun 28, 2017
SPORTS
German coach Loew calls for dopers to be named and banned
German coach Loew calls for dopers to be named and banned
Football players who are guilty of doping should be named and punished, Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Wednesday after FIFA said it was investigating allegations concerning Russian footballers.
Jun 28, 2017
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