Santosh Pokharel

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Departmental teams into Srijana volleyball final

Published On: February 8, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Feb 8: Departmental team Nepal Police Club inched a step closer to the men's title of Srijana Invitational International Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament as it overcame the challenge of Armed Police Force (APF) in the last four clash on Wednesday.

Departmental teams dominate Srijana volleyball

Published On: February 7, 2017 09:45 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Feb 7: Departmental teams continued the dominance in the ongoing Srijana Invitational International Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday securing semifinal spots. However, Tribhuvan Army Club failed to progress to the last four in the women's event but went through in the men's side along with host Western Region and departmental rivals Nepal Police Club and Armed Police Force (APF). Similarly, in the last four of the women's event, New Diamond Academy and Western Region joined APF and Police.

APF continues its winning streak in Srijana volleyball

Published On: February 6, 2017 10:05 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Feb 6: Armed Police Force (APF) continued its fine form in the ongoing Srijana Invitational International Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament as it registered wins in the both men's and women's categories on Monday.

Win for departmental teams in Srijana volleyball

Published On: February 5, 2017 09:40 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Feb 5: Departmental teams Armed Police Force (APF) and Nepal Police Club registered wins in the Srijana Invitational International Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament on Sunday.

‘Unruly paragliders giving us a bad name’

Published On: February 4, 2017 08:12 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Feb 4: Pilot Michael Peter Plamchapd of United Kingdom had an accident while paragliding in Pokara recently. The very next day of the accident he succumbed to injuries. Later, it was revealed that he had not even taken permit for paragliding.

Foreigner's recklessness affecting paragliding business

Published On: February 4, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Feb 4: Pilot Micheal Peter Plamchapd of United Kingdom had an accident while paragliding in Pokara recently. The very next day of the accident he succumbed to injuries. Later, it was revealed that he had not even taken permit for paragliding.

Srijana volleyball begins today

Published On: February 3, 2017 09:10 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Feb 3: Srijana Invitational International Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament is set to kick off on Saturday at Pokhara Stadium. The tournament being organized jointly by Western Region Volleyball Association and Kaski District Volleyball Association will feature six teams each in men's and women's categories.

Top 10 hotels in Nepal

Published On: January 31, 2017 01:28 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 31: Trip Advisor, a popular online travel portal, has announced top 10 hotels in Nepal.

Annapurna region sees 45% more trekkers in 2016

Published On: January 30, 2017 09:07 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 30: The number of trekkers in the Annapurna Region increased by a whopping 45 percent in 2016 compared to figures of 2015.

Defending champion MMC lifts Aaha-Rara Gold Cup title

Published On: January 28, 2017 08:30 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 28: Defending champion Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) has lifted the title of Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament, defeating host Sahara Club.

Snowfall in Jomsom (photo feature)

Published On: January 28, 2017 12:05 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 28: Mustang district has received snowfall since Friday afternoon. Transportation has come to a complete halt due to the snowfall.

Title in sight for host Sahara, MMC

Published On: January 28, 2017 08:17 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 28: As defending champion Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) and host Sahara Club lock horn in the final of Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament for the second time on Saturday, both have set their sight on the title. Coaches and captains of either side said they they have set strategy of scoring in the regulation time rather than prolonging the match into extra time or penalty.

Late Afeez goal sends MMC to final

Published On: January 26, 2017 08:29 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 27: A late goal from African recruit Olawale O Afeez guided defending champion Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) to a 1-0 win over CMG Club Sankata in the semifinal of Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament on Thursday as it fixed the summit clash against host Sahara Club.

Host Sahara guns down Army in tiebreak

Published On: January 25, 2017 10:05 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 26: Host Sahara Club has inched closer to the title of the Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament on Wednesday after stunning Tribhuvan Army Club 4-3 in tiebreaker at the Pokhara Stadium in Pokhara, Kaski.

Sankata seals semifinal spot with second half goals

Published On: January 24, 2017 09:25 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 24: CMG Club Sankata advanced into the semifinal of Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament on Tuesday defeating Narayanganj FC of Bangladesh 2-0 at the Pokhara Stadium in Pokhara, Kaski.

Army into Aaha-Rara semifinals

Published On: January 23, 2017 09:50 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 24: Tribhuvan Army Club has reached to the semifinals of the ongoing Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament registering 2-0 victory over Jhapa-XI on Monday. Second half goals from strikers Nawayug Shrestha and Bharat Khawas sent the departmental side into the last four.

MMC thumps Dharan to enter semis

Published On: January 23, 2017 08:20 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 23: Defending champion Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) advanced into the semifinal of the Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament on Sunday after a 4-1 thumping of Dharan Football Club played at the Pokhara Stadium in Pokhara, Kaski.

Sankata sends Police packing home

Published On: January 20, 2017 09:58 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 21: CMG Club Sankata came from a goal down to send Nepal Police Club packing home with a 2-1 victory in the ongoing 15th Aaha-Rara Gold Cup football tournament at Pokhara Stadium in Kaski. With the victory on Friday, Sankata booked a place in the quarterfinals.

Karna hat-trick fires Jhapa to thumping win

Published On: January 20, 2017 12:15 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 20: Inspired by a hat-trick from striker Karna Limbu, Jhapa XI registered a thumping 4-1 win over visiting Association of Nepalese in America (ANA) on Thursday to book a quarterfinal ticket of the 15th Aaha-Rara Gold Cup being held at Pokhara Stadium in Pokhara, Kaski.

Dharan sends APF packing home in extra-time

Published On: January 18, 2017 09:30 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 19: An extra-time goal from Deepak Rai turned out to be decisive as Dharan Football Club registered a 1-0 win over Armed Police Force (APF) on Wednesday to book a quarterfinal spot in the 15th Aaha-Rara Gold Cup football tournament being held at Pokhara Stadium.