My City, Entertainment
K-pop activism a lifeline for Thailand's hard-hit 'tuk tuk' drivers
K-pop activism a lifeline for Thailand's hard-hit 'tuk tuk'...
Bangkok "tuk tuk" taxi driver Samran Thammasa, 39, had never heard of K-pop star Jessica Jung before the coronavirus pandemic, but now the singer's Thai fans are helping him survive the loss of tourist customers.
Jun 28, 2021
WORLD
U.S. carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria
U.S. carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in...
WASHINGTON, June 27: The United States said on Sunday it carried out another round of air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, this time in response to drone attacks by the militia against U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq.
Jun 28, 2021
SOCIETY
Landslide displaces 94 families in Bajura
Landslide displaces 94 families in Bajura
BAJURA, June 28: The incessant rainfall since the second week of this month has thrown life out of gear in the district. Scores of settlements are at risk due to floods and landslides triggered by the monsoon rain.
Jun 28, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Three COVID-19 patients die overnight in Banke
Three COVID-19 patients die overnight in Banke
Nepalgunj, June 28: As many as three infected patients have succumbed to the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection at Bheri Hospital in Banke district.
Jun 28, 2021
SOCIETY
Coca-cola launches convenient ordering service through Whatsapp to help revive the F&B sec...
Coca-cola launches convenient ordering service through Whats...
KATHMANDU, June 28: As restrictions on businesses and vehicles are lifted to some extent by the government, Coca-Cola Nepal has launched an initiative to support grocery and shop owners to recover from the pandemic.
Jun 28, 2021
SOCIETY
Govt officials sought kickbacks from an ICT-based project, say schools
Govt officials sought kickbacks from an ICT-based project, s...
KATHMANDU, June 28: The School Management Committees of the government-run community school have complained that the project officials are asking for kickbacks from an initiative to empower rural schools to conduct virtual classes.
Jun 28, 2021
SOCIETY
BPKIHS sees multiple protests as it faces allegation of corruption and irregularities
BPKIHS sees multiple protests as it faces allegation of corr...
DHARAN, June 28: Nepal's famed teaching hospital BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) has been rocked by constant protests for a couple of weeks. Protesters are both from within and outside the BPKIHS.
Jun 28, 2021
SOCIETY
Muktikot village in Bajura facing food shortage
Muktikot village in Bajura facing food shortage
BAJURA, June 28: The Muktikot village of Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality-1 in Bajura is going through a food shortage. The prolonged drought and COVID-19 crisis led to the emergence of a food crisis in the village.
Jun 28, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
House Dissolution Case: Defendants to debate on the case from today
House Dissolution Case: Defendants to debate on the case fro...
KATHMANDU, June 28: Legal practitioners and government attorneys are scheduled to begin pleading in favor of the May 22’s House dissolution by President Bidya Devi Bhandari at the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Jun 28, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Supreme Court issues interim order not to appoint Karki as ambassador
Supreme Court issues interim order not to appoint Karki as a...
KATHMANDU, June 28: The Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday issued an interim order in the name of the government not to implement its decision to appoint former Minister Yuvraj Karki as ambassador.
Jun 28, 2021