Kathmandu: The results of the initial public offering (IPO) can now be seen from only three sites. Earlier, the issue of privacy was questioned as there was an arrangement to view the results of the IPO from various media outlets. Addressing the grievances, CDS and Clearing Limited stated that it has changed the regulations so… Continue reading IPO results can now be seen from three sites only
Month: February 2021
Govt keeps on adding death toll caused by Covid-19
Kathmandu: The government has added details of 82 people who lost their lives due to corona virus infection. The government added details of 618 people on Wednesday and 82 people on Thursday. The details of the deceased have been added after analyzing the data from various hospitals, municipalities and other responsible bodies, as stated by… Continue reading Govt keeps on adding death toll caused by Covid-19
Congress decides not to cooperate until NCP dispute is resolved
Kathmandu: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress has decided not to cooperate with any party until the final settlement of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) dispute. A meeting of office bearers and former office bearers held at the residence of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha on Thursday reviewed the political situation after the… Continue reading Congress decides not to cooperate until NCP dispute is resolved
DEC announces Southern zone ‘Holiday Deer Hunt’ for December
New York: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced the adoption of a new regulation to establish a “Holiday Deer Hunt” today by extending the late bow and muzzleloader hunting seasons for deer from December 26 to Janauary 1, in New York’s Southern Zone. “As part of our ongoing… Continue reading DEC announces Southern zone ‘Holiday Deer Hunt’ for December
Congresswoman Grace Meng Endorses Sandra Ung for City Council
New York: Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) has endorsed Sandra Ung today for City Council in New York’s 20th Council District, the first endorsement by the Congresswoman in the 2021 primaries. Following endorsements by Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz and a slate of labor unions, the Congresswoman’s support shows a consolidation of support by community leaders and organized… Continue reading Congresswoman Grace Meng Endorses Sandra Ung for City Council
Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news
CANBERRA, Australia (AP): Australia’s law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is ready to take effect, though the laws’ architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals. The Parliament on Thursday passed the final amendments to the so-called News Media Bargaining Code agreed between Treasurer Josh Frydenberg… Continue reading Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news
Facebook bans all Myanmar military-linked accounts and ads
YANGON, Myanmar (AP): Social media giant Facebook announced Thursday it was banning all accounts linked to Myanmar’s military as well as ads from military-controlled companies in the wake of the army’s seizure of power on Feb. 1. It said in a statement that it was treating the post-coup situation in Myanmar as an “emergency,” explaining… Continue reading Facebook bans all Myanmar military-linked accounts and ads
WHO scheme Covax delivers first vaccines
(BBC): Ghana has become the first country to receive coronavirus vaccines through the Covax vaccine-sharing initiative. A delivery of 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arrived in Accra on Wednesday. The first recipients are due to be healthcare workers. The Covax scheme aims to reduce the divide between rich countries and poorer nations unable to… Continue reading WHO scheme Covax delivers first vaccines
Digital payment for government employees’ provident fund
Kathmandu: Any kind of payment from the provident fund of 275,000 government employees across the country will now be made electronically. As the money goes directly to the saver’s account, the savings fund will no longer be credited to the personal account and will be lost, duplicate entries, multiple entries and multiple accounts of the… Continue reading Digital payment for government employees’ provident fund
TIA to operate for 18 hours only from March 28
Kathmandu: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has reduced the operating period of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). An advance date has also been fixed for this. According to TIA, the operation period of the airport will be only 18 hours daily from March 28. At present, the airport is being operated for21 hours a day.… Continue reading TIA to operate for 18 hours only from March 28