TECHNOLOGY
India police summon Twitter chief over viral video
India police summon Twitter chief over viral video
LUCKNOW, India June 18: Police in India have summoned Twitter’s top official in the country to answer allegations that the U.S. firm did not stop the spread of a video that allegedly spread “hate and enmity”, according to an official police notice seen by Reuters.
Jun 18, 2021
My City, Lifestyle
Birdman of Brittany: French pensioner befriends pigeon
Birdman of Brittany: French pensioner befriends pigeon
When 80-year-old Xavier Bouget goes for a ride on his bicycle, tinkers in his workshop, waters his garden or sits down to eat a biscuit, he has a constant companion: a white female pigeon called Blanchon.
Jun 18, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Art & Culture
‘Suffocated’: Art becomes form of protest against Olympics
‘Suffocated’: Art becomes form of protest against Olympics
Miwako Sakauchi stands in her studio and brushes spinning swirls on torn cardboard and drawing paper, using the five colors designated as symbols of the modern Olympiad.
Jun 18, 2021
My City, Entertainment
Mom-to-be Lisa Haydon shares baby shower photos
Mom-to-be Lisa Haydon shares baby shower photos
Model turned actress Lisa Haydon, who's expecting her third child, recently surprised fans with stunning clicks from her pastel coloured, flower-themed baby shower organised by five of her best friends!
Jun 18, 2021
POLITICS
Denmark and Ireland extend support to tackle COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal
Denmark and Ireland extend support to tackle COVID-19 pandem...
KATHMANDU, June 18: Nepal received tranches of critical healthcare equipment and supplies generously supported by the Government of Denmark and the Government of Ireland to help Nepal fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The support was extended to Nepal under the European Union’s Civil Protection M...
Jun 18, 2021
SPORTS
Penalty misses at historically high rate at Euro 2020
Penalty misses at historically high rate at Euro 2020
GENEVA, June 18:Penalty kicks are being missed and saved at a historically high rate at this year’s European Championship.
Jun 18, 2021
SPORTS
Brazil cruise past Peru with 4-0 Copa America win
Brazil cruise past Peru with 4-0 Copa America win
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 18: With Neymar in fine form and scoring a goal that took him past Ronaldo on the country's all-time goals list, Brazil scored early in the game and then got three more in a commanding second half to defeat Peru 4-0 in their Copa America clash on Thursday.
Jun 18, 2021
POLITICS, AUDIO/VIDEO, Latest Updates
Gandaki CM taking trust vote (LIVE)
Gandaki CM taking trust vote (LIVE)
KATHMANDU, June 18: Chief Minister (CM) of Gandaki Province, Krishna Chandra Pokharel is seeking a vote of confidence from the provincial assembly.
Jun 18, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Floods and landslides block 31 road sections
Floods and landslides block 31 road sections
KATHMANDU, June 18: Roads in 31 places across the country have been blocked due to the floods and landslides till Thursday evening. Of them, 15 road sections have been brought into one-way operation.
Jun 18, 2021
SOCIETY
More than 100 villages in Bajura at risk of flood and landslide
More than 100 villages in Bajura at risk of flood and landsl...
BAJURA, June 18: More than 100 villages in the district are in high risk of flood and landslide due to the incessant rains over the last few days.
Jun 18, 2021