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
My City, Entertainment
Cardi B reveals baby bump during BET Awards performance
Cardi B reveals baby bump during BET Awards performance
Like Beyoncé did at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Cardi B debuted her baby bump during a performance at the BET Awards.
Jun 28, 2021
My City, Entertainment
‘F9’ puts charge back into movie theaters with $70M opening
‘F9’ puts charge back into movie theaters with $70M opening
In the strongest sign yet that life is left in movie theaters, “F9” sped to a box office take of $70 million in its first weekend, the biggest opening for a film since the pandemic began, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Jun 28, 2021
SPORTS
Ecuador holds Brazil to 1-1 draw, advances at Copa America
Ecuador holds Brazil to 1-1 draw, advances at Copa America
SAO PAULO, June 28: Ecuador held a below-strength Brazil to a 1-1 draw on Sunday to secure a spot in the Copa America quarterfinals.
Jun 28, 2021
OPINION
COVID-19 Vaccination: Nepal’s status, challenges, and equity issues
COVID-19 Vaccination: Nepal’s status, challenges, and equity...
The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is slowly receding, and hopefully, we could overcome this crisis. Our healthcare systems need to be strengthened to prepare for the future wave of COVID-19 or a similar pandemic.
Jun 28, 2021
SPORTS
Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals
Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals
BUDAPEST, June 28: Once the Oranje were shown red, it all went the Czech Republic’s way.
Jun 28, 2021