SOCIETY
Policeman risks his own life to save voters from bomb explosion
Policeman risks his own life to save voters from bomb explos...
DANG, June 29: A policeman has displayed unparalleled courage to save the lives of voters from imminent bomb explosion during the second phase of local polls in Dang on Wednesday.
Jun 28, 2017
SPORTS
Indian Stars bags first win in ACPL
Indian Stars bags first win in ACPL
KATHMANDU, June 28: Indian Stars registered its first victory in the ongoing Asian Club Premier Club (ACPL) defeating Dubai Warriors by 20 runs, on Wednesday.
Jun 28, 2017
SPORTS
Qatar says FIFA report vindicates integrity of 2022 bid
Qatar says FIFA report vindicates integrity of 2022 bid
Qatar's 2022 World Cup organizers have welcomed a long-awaited FIFA report on the race to host the tournament, saying the conclusions represented "a vindication of the integrity" of Doha's bid.
Jun 28, 2017
SPORTS
Defender Alves confirms Juve exit
Defender Alves confirms Juve exit
Defender Dani Alves has confirmed that he has left Serie A champions Juventus after one season in Italy, with Manchester City the most likely destination for the Brazilian, according to media reports.
Jun 28, 2017
SPORTS
Chile gear up for tough Confed Cup semi-final against Portugal
Chile gear up for tough Confed Cup semi-final against Portug...
Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will renew old acquaintances when his reigning two-times Copa America champions take on Portugal in what he expects to be a tough Confederations Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Jun 28, 2017
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