Sujan Shrestha

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14 pictures to remind you of Kathmandu's endless dust pollution

Published On: June 19, 2018 02:30 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, June 19: With the onset of monsoon, Kathmandu’s pollution levels have fluctuated between government and World Health Organization set standards. Yet, with road expansion and construction at slow pace, residents of Kathmandu choke with the dust when the sun shines.

Protest rally against petro-price hike (photo feature)

Published On: June 14, 2018 04:34 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, June 14: Nepal Communist Party led by Biplav, Nepali Communist Party led by Rishi Ram Kattel and Nepal Communist Party (Revolutionary Maoist) jointly organized a protest rally at Shanti Batika, Ratnapark in the capital on Thursday.

73 million children performing hazardous work for a living

Published On: June 12, 2018 06:51 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, June 12: Roshan Das Katbaniya, 17, from Sarlahi sells balloons at and around Basantapur area. Leaving traditional family occupation of selling Sindoor (vermillion), he has adopted this occupation for one and half year.

A year as Mayor: No improvement in city (Photo feature)

Published On: May 31, 2018 06:55 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 31: It has already been a year; Mayor Bidhya Sundar Shakya took in charge of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC).

Preparations for Indian PM Modi's visit in pictures

Published On: May 10, 2018 06:50 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 10: Preparations have been almost complete for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nepal on Friday.

As jacaranda blooms

Published On: May 7, 2018 06:58 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 7: All the while, the jacarandas are swaying helplessly; surrendering to the wild wind outside.

Newly-elected President Sherpa vows to make ANFA corruption-free

Published On: May 6, 2018 08:03 AM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 6: Karma Chirring Sherpa has taken over the leadership of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with a big-margin win over Mani Kunwar, who had withdrew from the election process.

After securing ODI status in Zimbabwe, Nepali cricketers return home

Published On: March 20, 2018 08:13 AM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, March 20: The national cricket team has returned home on Monday from Zimbabwe after securing the One Day International (ODI) status in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018.

Govt announces cash prize for Nepali cricketers

Published On: February 19, 2018 05:18 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The government has announced Rs 300,000 cash prize for each Nepali cricket team members. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced the cash prize for the Nepali national cricket team members on Monday.

Nepal defeats Macau comfortably

Published On: February 1, 2018 08:39 AM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

MACAU, Feb 1: Nepal’s national volleyball team has registered a comfortable 3-0 set victory over Macau in a friendly match on Wednesday.

Nepal beats Hong Kong in second friendly

Published On: January 30, 2018 08:45 AM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

HONG KONG, Jan 30: Nepal’s national volleyball team has defeated Hong Kong for a second straight time in matches played between the two nations after more than three decades in an international tournament.

Nepal beats Hong Kong in volleyball friendly

Published On: January 29, 2018 10:41 AM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

HONG KONG, Jan 29: A brilliant performance from Dhan Bahadur Bhatta helped Nepali national volleyball team beat Hong Kong 3-2 in a friendly match on Sunday. At the Yuen Chau Kok Sports Center, Nepal saw off Hong Kong 23-25, 28-26, 25-21, 21-25, 17-15.

Nepal to face Hong Kong after 34 years

Published On: January 24, 2018 10:39 AM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Nepali national volleyball team is set to play against Hong Kong after over three decades. Last time, Nepal had played against Hong Kong in the Asian Games held in Japan 34 years ago.

Chhakka Panja bags 10 D Cine Awards (with photos)

Published On: July 7, 2017 08:21 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

HETAUDA, July 7: ‘Chhakka Panja’ wins 10 accolades including Best Picture in the 9th annual D Cine Awards. The other top prizes went to Priyanka Karki and Bipin Karki who won awards for best actors of the calendar year for movies ‘Chhakka Panja’ and ‘Jatra’ respectively.

Victorious Moment! (Photo feature)

Published On: April 22, 2017 06:38 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

DHANGADI, April 22: Paras Khadka led-Dhangadi Team Chauraha has won the first Dhangadi Premier League title defeating Biratnagar Kings by 62 runs.

ICC to lift suspension of CAN very soon: Bista (with video)

Published On: March 25, 2017 05:58 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, March 25: Member Secretary of the Nepal Sports Council Keshav Bahadur Bista has informed that the upcoming annual meeting of International Cricket Council (ICC) on June will lift suspension of Cricket Association Nepal (CAN).