Australia beat Bangladesh Darwin, August 30:An understrength Australia crushed Bangladesh by 180 runs in their one-day international here on Saturday.The home side made 254-8 in the first of three match in what was to be a warm-up for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan before... 30 Aug, 2008
Champions Trophy cut to two venues Rawalpindi, August 13:The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cut Rawalpindi as one of the venues for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan on security grounds.Rawalpindi was excluded because there had not been a chance to fully verify its... 14 Aug, 2008
Pakistan unconcerned by threat Karachi, July 26:Pakistan’s cricket chief on Saturday said he was not worried over the prospect of top players pulling out of the Champions Trophy, which the South Asian cou-ntry hosts in September.“If some players do not come it would not make any... 26 Jul, 2008
Champions Trophy to stay in Pakistan Lahore, July 24:Pakistan’s cricket chief today said that his country would host the Champions Trophy as planned but that the International Cricket Council (ICC) would appoint a commission to ensure security.The announcement came after the ICC’s... 24 Jul, 2008
Champions trophy: ICC to decide hosts on Sunday; Pak confident New Delhi, July 18Pakistan face an agonising wait till Sunday to know if they will host the International Cricket Council’s Champions Trophy in September amid security concerns in that country.The ICC said representatives of all eight participating... 19 Jul, 2008
300 quintals of rice supplied to starving Sankhuwasabha Sankhuwasabha, July 2:Three hundred quintals of rice have recently been brought to Khandbari, the Sankhuwasabha district headquarters, for distribution in food shortage-hit northern Village Development Committees of the district.The rice delivered to... Travel 03 Jul, 2008
The 1950 Treaty : Public debate and homework needed The 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Nepal and India is now visibly haunting the Nepali society, especially politicians of the Left, and those with their interest and stake in bilateral relationship between the two countries. This has... 15 Jun, 2008
TIME OUT Torch route changedCANBERRA: The route of the Olympic torch relay through the Australian capital on April 24 has been changed due to security concerns. “Yes, the route has been reviewed, adjustments have been made,” Australian Capital Territory... 07 Apr, 2008
Aussies cancel Pakistan tour Melbourne, March 11:Cricket Australia postponed its cricket tour to Pakistan just hours after two bombs killed at least 15 people and injured many more in the eastern city of Lahore.The tour, which had been scheduled to start on March 29, had been in... 11 Mar, 2008
Rising rice prices : Poor Asians bear the brunt Soaring global rice prices are hitting the stomachs of Asia’s poorest citizens. The people of East Timor, where nearly 40 per cent live on less than 0.55 US cents a day, have just been told they may not receive their annual quota of food aid. “We... 05 Mar, 2008
Essential services act invoked Kathmandu, February 26:The government has enforced an ordinance that gives it the power to act to ensure smooth supply of basic and essential goods and maintain essential services across the country. The government can now impound means and materials,... Horoscopes 27 Feb, 2008
ICJ concerned about lack of rule of law here Kathmandu, February 19:The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today urged the Nepali authorities to address the pressing public security concerns and the many rule of law issues that have arisen after the parallel system of Maoist ‘people’s... Travel 20 Feb, 2008
