May 22 2013 Last updated 7:03 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan’s retention of out-of-form veteran paceman Shoaib Akhtar for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup has drawn some sharp criticism within the country. Akhtar, nicknamed the Rawalpindi Express, took just three wickets in the four one-day internationals of the just-completed… बाँकी अंश »
The World Health Organisation has announced the swine flu virus has spread to 29 countries. The number of confirmed swine flu cases around the world has now risen to 3,440 with the latest infections reported in Argentina, Panama, Australia and… बाँकी अंश »
The Ministry of Physical Planning and Works (MPPW) has called six consulting firms to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the feasibility study of electric railway lines connecting Mechi-Mahakali and Kathmandu-Pokhara. Three months ago, the ministry had called for… बाँकी अंश »
South African cricket authorities are speeding up the launch of the proposed Southern Premier League (SPL) to cash in on the huge success of the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here. Plans for an SPL featuring South… बाँकी अंश »
With swine flu cases on the rise in other parts of the globe, the Health Ministry (MoH) has beefed up surveillance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), but officials doubt its efficacy. MoH set up a health desk at Tribhuvan International… बाँकी अंश »
Both Kings XI Punjab and Bangalore Royal Challengers will be desperately looking for a win when they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Kingsmead Stadium here Friday. Kings XI, who made semi-finals last year,… बाँकी अंश »
All but 10 of the 192 UN member states adopted by consensus Tuesday a declaration at the Durban Review Conference in Geneva calling for protecting vulnerable people and fighting against racism, discrimination and intolerance. The second day of the conference… बाँकी अंश »
Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist will be hoping that he can get a start to his mission at the Sahara Newlands Stadium Wednesday to hit 25 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to help fund 25 modified bikes for… बाँकी अंश »
SINGAPORE: Japan remains firmly on track to have four teams in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League after decisive victories Wednesday for Kashima Antlers and Nagoya Grampus. The Antlers thrashed Singapore Armed Forces 5-0 at home while Nagoya… बाँकी अंश »
A 52-year-old Bhutanese man living in a refugee camp in eastern Nepal was gunned down Tuesday, police said. Shantiram Nepal, a 52-year-old, was killed by a group of people who attacked him at his hut in eastern Nepal’s Beldangi camp.… बाँकी अंश »