SPORTS
India 329-6 at stumps on day 1 of 3rd test vs. Sri Lanka
India 329-6 at stumps on day 1 of 3rd test vs. Sri Lanka
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka, August 12: Sri Lanka's spinners fought back to share five wickets Saturday as India reached 329-6 at stumps on the opening day of the third and final cricket test.
Aug 12, 2017
WORLD
24 killed since Kenya vote: Human rights body
24 killed since Kenya vote: Human rights body
A Kenyan human rights group says 24 people have been killed by police gunfire during protests since disputed elections on Tuesday.
Aug 12, 2017
SOCIETY
One killed in Bhimphedi landslide
One killed in Bhimphedi landslide
HETAUDA (Makawanpur), August 12: A woman was killed in a landslide at Bhimphedi rural municipality-8 this morning. According to district police office, Mithu Dani of the same place lost her life when a landslide buried her house.
Aug 12, 2017
SPORTS
Futsal becoming increasingly popular, but investors worry with increasing competition
Futsal becoming increasingly popular, but investors worry wi...
KATHMANDU, August 12: The craze for futsal is increasing in the country lately, with people of any age, be them children, youths and elderly, getting attracted to the sport.
Aug 12, 2017
WORLD
35 children die in north Indian hospital in 3 days
35 children die in north Indian hospital in 3 days
LUCKNOW, August 12: Parents of at least 35 children who have died in a state-run hospital in northern India over the past three days have alleged that the fatalities were due to the lack of a sufficient oxygen supply in the children’s ward.
Aug 12, 2017
SOCIETY
Narayangadh-Mulging road disrupted; passengers facing bad time in Nawalparasi
Narayangadh-Mulging road disrupted; passengers facing bad ti...
CHITWAN, August 12: The Narayangadh-Mugling road section has been blocked by landslides at multiple points. Incessant rainfall throughout the day has increased the risk of landslides in other areas as well, the District Police Office, Chitwan said.
Aug 12, 2017
SOCIETY
Govt urges India to open sluices of Saptakoshi and Laxmanpur barrages
Govt urges India to open sluices of Saptakoshi and Laxmanpur...
KATHMANDU, August 12: Government has urged Indian government to open the sluices of Sapktakoshi and Laxmanpur barrages as water flow in the rivers has reached dangerously high due to heavy rainfall since Friday.
Aug 12, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
EC holds talks with high officials regarding local polls in Province 2
EC holds talks with high officials regarding local polls in...
KATHMANDU, August 12: The Election Commission has on Saturday held discussions with the government chief secretary and the high officials of the ministries concerned focusing on the local level election scheduled to be held in Province 2 on September 18.
Aug 12, 2017
SOCIETY
Brightest meteor shower to be visible tonight
Brightest meteor shower to be visible tonight
KATHMANDU, August 12: The brightest ever meteor shower in human history will be seen on Saturday night. The meteor shower will be visible from 8:45 pm August 12 until 4:45 am tomorrow.
Aug 12, 2017
SOCIETY
Monsoon wreaks havoc, claims 30 (Photo feature)
Monsoon wreaks havoc, claims 30 (Photo feature)
KATHMANDU, August 12: At least 30 people are now confirmed killed and hundreds of families are displaced in floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall since Friday in various parts of the country.
Aug 12, 2017