Poll panel's new directive unfair to fairer sex

KATHMANDU, APRIL 28 The Election Commission's revised directive stipulating that it is not mandatory for political parties to field 50 per cent women candidates if they are contesting only one of the two top posts...

No domestic flights after 8 pm from Friday, airline operators say

Kathmandu By THT Online Published: 10:02 pm Apr 28, 2022 An aircraft of Buddha Air is seen flying, in this undated photo. Courtesy: Buddha Air KATHMANDU, APRIL 28 The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has said that no...

Candidacy withdrawal up to 5.00 pm today

Nepal By Rastriya Samachar Samiti Published: 09:57 am Apr 29, 2022 Photo: RSS KATHMANDU, APRIL 29 The Election Commission (EC) has said those registering candidacy in the local level election could withdraw their nomination within 5.00 pm today. Those willing...

Ronaldo on target as United draw 1-1 with Chelsea

MANCHESTER, APRIL 28 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo showed his continued class in front of goal by cancelling out Marcos Alonso's opener for a dominant Chelsea side in their 1-1 Premier League draw at Old Trafford...

Italian alpinist Giampaolo Corona goes out of contact near Annapurna summit

Nepal By THT Online Published: 08:56 am Apr 29, 2022 Corona, a resident of Trentino (Dolomites, Italy) is a mountain guide, helicopter rescue technician and mountaineer. He completed 15 expeditions outside Europe, climbing nine 8000 m...

Stokes succeeds Root as England test captain

LONDON, APRIL 28 England unveiled Ben Stokes as their test captain on Thursday, hoping for a swift turnaround under the talismanic all-rounder after a tame end to Joe Root's five years in charge of the...

Visitors trickle back, but climbing mecca Nepal seeks more

KATHMANDU, APRIL 28 Nepal is putting a 21st-century spin on a tourism sector dominated by activities unchanged for generations as it looks to boost a vital part of an economy decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic...

Liverpool's Klopp says job not done after Villarreal victory

LIVERPOOL, APRIL 28 Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp called on his side to stay completely alert after their 2-0 Champions League semi-final first-leg win over Villarreal on Wednesday, insisting the scoreline could give a false impression. Liverpool...