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PC flags flaws in Tk 198b health projects

Dhaka, June 23 -- Two ambitious health-sector projects worth Tk 198.09 billion have hit a major scrutiny, as the Planning Commission (PC) has pushed back against their approval citing serious procedur... Read More


Spot freight rates could surge further if Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, June 23 -- Global shipping freight rates, already rocked by the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump, are expected to become more volatile as the West Asia conflict escalates. ... Read More


Conflict can both shrink and expand labour demand

Nepal, June 23 -- As the conflict in West Asia escalates, concerns are growing in Nepal about the safety, mobility, and livelihoods of the hundreds of thousands of Nepali workers in the region. In thi... Read More


Curchorem Sunday Market: Abandoned Tent Stones Pose Danger to Riders, Say Locals

Goa, June 23 -- Vendors at the popular Curchorem Sunday market are allegedly leaving behind large stones used to support their tents, creating dangerous obstacles for motorists and two-wheeler riders.... Read More


Empowering widows, promoting rights

Nepal, June 23 -- Every year on June 23, the world observes International Widows Day. But for over 258 million women globally, the impact of widowhood is not confined to a single day of recognition. I... Read More


414 government primary schools in Prayagraj likely to face merger

PRAYAGRAJ, June 23 -- Following the directive to merge government-run primary and upper primary schools with low student enrollment into nearby schools, the officials from the state's basic education ... Read More


Ram Mandir construction nears completion, priest hiring underway

LUCKNOW, June 23 -- The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has initiated the recruitment process to appoint new priests (archaks) to oversee daily rituals, including adornment (shringar puja) an... Read More


Many elderly women in Achham found suffering alone from uterine prolapse and other illnesses

Achham, June 23 -- year-old from ward 2 of Panchadewal Binayak Municipality in Achham lived silently with a prolapsed uterus for two decades. She finally revealed the painful truth during a health cam... Read More


From read-alouds to lifelong learning

India, June 23 -- Every parent aspires to raise a child who chooses to read - one with a broad literary appetite, who eagerly shares, discusses, and debates what they read. They imagine a child who wr... Read More


Did Jeff Bezos just move $48mn Venice wedding location due to protest and Trump's strikes on Iran?

India, June 23 -- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez were compelled to shift one of the locations for their $48 million wedding in Venice due to "rising global tensions". The marria... Read More