Month: February 2021

Govt preparing to issue social media guidelines

Kathmandu (Rastriya Samachar Samiti): The government has indicated that it will take action against provocative expressions on social media and publishing and broadcasting media by giving priority to such expressions. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday to announce the decision of the cabinet meeting, government spokesperson Parbat Gurung said that a guideline on social… Continue reading Govt preparing to issue social media guidelines

Ministry of Finance assures Rs 7 billion for election

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has assured to provid Rs. 7 billion to the Election Commission for the preparation of the mid-term elections. According to Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel, the size of election expenses has not been decided yet. However, he said that the commission will receive around Rs 7 billion for the election.… Continue reading Ministry of Finance assures Rs 7 billion for election

Congress will protest alone: ​​Shashank Koirala

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress General Secretary Shashank Koirala has said that the Nepali Congress should not join hands with anyone during the agitation. Speaking at a seminar on ‘Constitution in Crisis’ organized by Sushil Koirala Youth Circle in Kathmandu on Monday on the occasion of the sixth memorial day of former Prime Minister of Nepal Sushil… Continue reading Congress will protest alone: ​​Shashank Koirala

After 18 years, Pakistan won Test series against South Africa

RAWALPINDI (Geo TV): Thanks to Hasan Ali’s maiden ten-wicket haul, Pakistan won its first Test series against South Africa since 2003 with a 95-run victory on the final day in Rawalpindi on Monday. Hasan finished with 5-60 to record his best match figures of 11-114 and help dismiss South Africa — who were set a… Continue reading After 18 years, Pakistan won Test series against South Africa

China’s interest in deepening political crisis in Nepal

Kathmandu: China, a northern neighbor, has expressed constant interest in the deepening political crisis in Nepal. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who last had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Pradip Kumar Gyawali on Friday, expressed interest in Nepal’s recent political developments. After the talks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement covering only… Continue reading China’s interest in deepening political crisis in Nepal

Nepal airlines publish new schedule for domestic flights

Kathmandu: National flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has published a new schedule for domestic flights. According to NAC, domestic flights are scheduled for the month of February.Accordingly, the company will operate Kathmandu and Nepalgunj flight as base airports to various domestic destinations. Nepal Airlines is currently flying only to remote airports. The company has… Continue reading Nepal airlines publish new schedule for domestic flights

Oscar Film awards 2021: The 21 contenders to watch

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(BBC): Now the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild have unveiled their nominations and Bafta has revealed its longlists, this year’s delayed awards season is well under way. Oscar voting begins a month from now. So here – in order of projected prominence – are what so far appear to be the top 21 awards… Continue reading Oscar Film awards 2021: The 21 contenders to watch

Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow

Protesters march towards the direction of Sule Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Thousands of people rallied against the military takeover in Myanmar's biggest city on Sunday and demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose elected government was toppled by the army that also imposed an internet blackout. Photo Courtesy: AP

YANGON, Myanmar (AP): As enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands marched through the streets of Myanmar’s biggest city on Sunday to protest last week’s coup ousting Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government, their spirits were lifted by the return of internet services that had been blocked a day earlier. Separate protests that began in various… Continue reading Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow

Glacier breaks in India’s north; flood kills 9, 140 missing

This frame grab from video provided by KK Productions shows a massive flood of water, mud and debris flowing at Chamoli District after a portion of Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Tapovan area of the northern state of Uttarakhand, India, Sunday, Feb.7, 2021. (KK Productions via AP)

RISHIKESH, India (AP): Indian authorities launched a search operation Sunday after part of a Himalayan glacier broke, sending a massive flood of water and debris slamming into two dams and damaging a number of homes. At least nine people were killed and 140 were missing. The flood was caused when a portion of Nanda Devi… Continue reading Glacier breaks in India’s north; flood kills 9, 140 missing

Next stop Mars: 3 spacecraft arriving in quick succession

FILE - In this Monday, July 20, 2020 file photo, men watch the launch of the "Amal" or "Hope" space probe at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The orbiter is scheduled to reach Mars on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, followed less than 24 hours later by China’s orbiter-rover combo. NASA’s rover will arrive on the scene a week later, on Feb. 18, to collect rocks for return to Earth _ a key step in determining whether life ever existed at Mars. Photo Courtesy: AP

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars. The stakes — and anxiety — are sky high. The United Arab Emirates’ orbiter reaches Mars on Tuesday, followed less than 24 hours later by China’s orbiter-rover combo.… Continue reading Next stop Mars: 3 spacecraft arriving in quick succession