Nepal’s population reached 29.1 million

Kathmandu: According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, the population of Nepal has reached 29.1 million. Among them the number of females is 1,49,1,169 and that of males is 1,42,91,311. According to the last census, the population of Nepal was 26.4 million. The department has stated that the population growth rate has decreased compared to… Continue reading Nepal’s population reached 29.1 million

30 equipments used by cryptocurrency traders seize from TIA

FILE PHOTO: Representations of the Ethereum virtual currency standing on the PC motherboard are seen in this illustration picture, February 3, 2018. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

Kathmandu: Thirty electronic devices used for trading cryptocurrency, a digital currency banned in Nepal, have been seized from Tribhuvan International Airport. A device called ‘Digital Wallet’, which is also used for the purpose of securing cryptocurrency passwords, has been seized at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. The airport customs office had sent the goods arrived from… Continue reading 30 equipments used by cryptocurrency traders seize from TIA

Country marks 70th International Customs Day

Kathmandu: Today, the 70th International Customs Day is being celebrated organizing various programs. According to the decision of the World Customs Organization, this day is being celebrated on every January 26. The main slogan of the day is to make the customs service efficient through digital technology. On the occasion of this day, Nepal government… Continue reading Country marks 70th International Customs Day

Corruption case against 18 people and nine companies

Kathmandu: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 18 people, including former president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Pashupati Murarka, alleging corruption in the cement industries. Authorities have also filed lawsuits against the nine companies. A corruption case has been filed… Continue reading Corruption case against 18 people and nine companies

Case filed against former football captain Hari Khadka

Kathmandu: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case in a special court today against Hari Khadka, a former captain of the National Football Team, alleging that he got a job in the Nepal Police by submitting fake educational qualification certificate. According to the commission, the investigation has revealed that… Continue reading Case filed against former football captain Hari Khadka

Microsoft profits up 21%, giving cushion for gaming push

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(AP): Demand for Microsoft’s cloud-computing services and work software helped boost its quarterly profits by 21% as the pandemic continued to keep many office workers at least partly at home. The Redmond, Washington company on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $18.8 billion. It posted revenue of $51.7 billion for the October-December period, up 20%… Continue reading Microsoft profits up 21%, giving cushion for gaming push

Rihanna’s foundation donates $15 million to climate justice

File Photo Rihanna attends an event for her lingerie line Savage X Fenty at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles on on Aug. 28, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

(AP):Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social-justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her Clara Lionel Foundation. The “We Found Love” singer on Tuesday announced the donation to 18 climate justice organizations doing work in seven Caribbean nations and the United States. They include the Climate Justice Alliance,… Continue reading Rihanna’s foundation donates $15 million to climate justice

Delay in creating new cybersecurity board prompts concern

File Photo This Feb 23, 2019, photo shows the inside of a computer. Photo Courteys: AP

RICHMOND, Va. (AP): It’s a key part of President Joe Biden’s plans to fight major ransomware attacks and digital espionage campaigns: creating a board of experts that would investigate major incidents to see what went wrong and try to prevent the problems from happening again — much like a transportation safety board does with plane… Continue reading Delay in creating new cybersecurity board prompts concern

PM urges businessmen to invest in fertilizer factories

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has urged the industrialists to invest to open fertilizer factories in the country. Meeting the industrialists, businessmen and government representatives who have returned after assisting the Afghan people in Baluwatar on Tuesday, Prime Minister Deuba called for opening a fertilizer factory in Nepal. He also said that the government… Continue reading PM urges businessmen to invest in fertilizer factories