Saturday, 27 April 2024 02:13 PM
OR
Login using
Elephant advocates sue Trump administration on trophy hunting
Published On: November 21, 2017 12:09 PM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Nov 21: Conservation groups sued the U.S. government on Monday over a plan to allow hunters to bring home elephant and lion trophies from Zimbabwe, following changing statements about the possible move by President Donald Trump’s administration.
India release Kumar, Dhawan from test squad
Published On: November 21, 2017 11:28 AM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, Nov 21: India paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar and opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan have been released from the test squad against Sri Lanka due to “personal reasons”, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) has said.
Zlatan dethroned after a decade as Sweden's best player
Published On: November 21, 2017 08:28 AM NPT By: Reuters
STOCKHOLM, Nov 21: Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s unbroken ten-year run as Sweden’s best player came to an end on Monday when FC Krasnodar defender Andreas Granqvist won the country’s Golden Ball for 2017.
Fifteen dead in food aid stampede in Morocco
Published On: November 20, 2017 09:58 AM NPT By: Reuters
RABAT, Nov 20: Fifteen people were killed and five more injured when a stampede broke out in a southwestern Moroccan town on Sunday as food aid was being distributed in a market, the Interior Ministry said.
New Perth stadium to host England v Australia ODI
Published On: November 20, 2017 09:37 AM NPT By: Reuters
SYDNEY, Nov 20: The new Perth Stadium will host the one-day international between England and Australia on Jan. 28, Cricket Australia (CA) said in a news release on Monday.
Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP title
Published On: November 20, 2017 08:54 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Nov 20: Grigor Dimitrov claimed the biggest title of his career and sent out a huge statement of intent as the stylish Bulgarian beat David Goffin 7-5 4-6 6-3 to win the ATP Finals on Sunday.
Zimbabwe's ruling party set to sack Mugabe, sources say
Published On: November 19, 2017 01:05 PM NPT By: Reuters
HARARE, Nov 19: The leaders of Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party will meet on Sunday to approve the dismissal of President Robert Mugabe, the only leader the southern African nation has known since independence 37 years ago, two party sources have said.
Official photo released to mark 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth
Published On: November 19, 2017 12:19 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Nov 18: Buckingham Palace issued a new photographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip on Saturday to mark their upcoming 70th wedding anniversary.
Sri Lanka arrest 19 after Buddhist-Muslim violence; four injured
Published On: November 18, 2017 02:03 PM NPT By: Reuters
COLOMBO, Nov 18: Sri Lankan police arrested 19 people after a clash between “extremists” from the majority Buddhist and minority Muslim communities in which four people were injured, a spokesman said on Saturday.
Zimbabwe's ruling party to hold rally as anti-Mugabe tide rises
Published On: November 18, 2017 10:21 AM NPT By: Reuters
HARARE, Nov 18: President Robert Mugabe’s own ruling ZANU-PF party wants him to step down and plans to hold a rally in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare on Saturday to make the point.
Sharp lifts Sheffield United top of Championship
Published On: November 18, 2017 07:55 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Nov 18: Captain Billy Sharp scored twice to send Sheffield United to the top of the Championship with a 3-1 win at Burton Albion on Friday.
Arsenal must win 'electric' derby, says Cech
Published On: November 17, 2017 12:36 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Nov 17: Arsenal must win an “electric” north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur to issue a statement of intent to both their local rivals and other top-four contenders, goalkeeper Petr Cech has said ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash.
Australia recall wicketkeeper Paine in Ashes surprise
Published On: November 17, 2017 11:42 AM NPT By: Reuters
MELBOURNE, Nov 17: Australia have recalled wicketkeeper Tim Paine for the first time in seven years in a selection bombshell while dropping opening batsman Matt Renshaw in a surprising Ashes squad for the series against England.
Lakmal rocks India before rain returns in Kolkata
Published On: November 16, 2017 04:57 PM NPT By: Reuters
KOLKATA, Nov 16: Sri Lanka paceman Suranga Lakmal breathed fire on a green track to rock India on a stop-start opening day of the rain-hit first test on Thursday.
Peru down New Zealand to complete World Cup lineup
Published On: November 16, 2017 12:48 PM NPT By: Reuters
LIMA, Nov 16: Peru became the last side to clinch their place at next year’s World Cup finals when goals in each half from Jefferson Farfan and Christian Ramos gave them a 2-0 win over New Zealand in the second leg of their inter-confederation playoff on Wednesday.
WADA says Russia still 'non-compliant' with anti-doping code
Published On: November 16, 2017 11:41 AM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, Nov 16: The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Thursday that Russia remains “non-compliant” with its Code, dealing a major blow to the country’s hopes of being cleared for the Winter Olympics in February.
Kolkata rain delays toss in India v Sri Lanka opener
Published On: November 16, 2017 11:23 AM NPT By: Reuters
KOLKATA, Nov 16: Light rain has delayed the toss and start of play in the first test between India and Sri Lanka at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Da Vinci portrait of Christ sells for record $450.3 million in New York
Published On: November 16, 2017 11:18 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, Nov 16: Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait of Christ, “Salvator Mundi”, sold for a record-smashing $450.3 million on Wednesday at Christie‘s, more than double the old price for any work of art at auction.
Televisa, Globo paid FIFA bribes for 2026/2030 World Cup rights - trial witness
Published On: November 16, 2017 08:55 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, Nov 16: A prosecution witness in the corruption trial of three former soccer officials testified on Wednesday that Mexico’s Grupo Televisa (TLVACPO.MX) and Brazil’s Globo took part in a $15 million (11.39 million pounds) bribe to a FIFA executive to secure media rights to the 2026 and 2030 World Cup tournaments.
Ponting predicts Ashes stroll for Australia
Published On: November 15, 2017 12:22 PM NPT By: Reuters
SYDNEY, Nov 15: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting says England’s only hope of winning a test in the upcoming Ashes series is the day/night match in Adelaide and has predicted a 4-0 victory for the hosts.
16 hours ago
22 hours ago
19 hours ago
Just In
- Former DoTM employee Bhatta arrested in connection with illegal license issuance case
- One killed in a fire incident in Dadeldhura
- JSP Central Executive Committee meeting being held today to discuss national convention representative election guidelines
- KMC adjust office hours, services now start at 9AM
- Five-match T20 series: first match between West Indies 'A' and Nepal starts today
- Govt yet to pay Rs 60 billion to contractors
- Nepal’s poorest district identified as Bajura, richest as Mustang
- Wind storm likely at a few places of Koshi and Sudurpaschim