Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki has directed Nepal Telecom to immediately commence 5G test. Stating that the Nepal Telecommunication Authority has already given approval for the test Minister Karki directed Nepal Telecom (NT) to complete the test and start providing service to the public as soon as possible. Speaking at… Continue reading Communication minister directs NT to commence 5G test immediately
Month: February 2022
Japan border policy keeps thousands of foreigners in limbo
TOKYO (AP): More than a year ago Sebastian Bressa finished his paperwork to become a language teacher in Tokyo and made plans to quit his job in Sydney. His life has been in limbo ever since. Japan has kept its door closed to most foreigners during the pandemic, and the 26-year-old Australian is one of… Continue reading Japan border policy keeps thousands of foreigners in limbo
IS leader killed in US raid in Syria remains murky figure
BEIRUT (AP): The leader of the Islamic State group killed in a U.S. raid overnight in northwest Syria was largely a mystery, with almost no known photos, never appearing in public or in the group’s videos. He met his end in the same rebel-held Idlib province where his predecessor, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was hunted down… Continue reading IS leader killed in US raid in Syria remains murky figure
WHO appreciates Nepal to success on vaccination campaign
Kathmandu: World Health Organization (WHO) has appreciated Nepal for conducting a vaccination campaign against covid-19 infection successfully. The WHO has also congratulated Nepal for completing full vaccination to 70 percent of the population above 18 years. The WHO has dubbed this success a crucial milestone for Nepal. It also praised others who supported Nepal for… Continue reading WHO appreciates Nepal to success on vaccination campaign
Finance minister urges not to involve in networking business
Kathmandu: Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has urged Nepali citizens not to get involved in any kind of digital networking business. He made the request while addressing a virtual extended meeting of the Maoist center in Karnali on Thursday. He urged the government to help curb such illegal activities as the country’s capital is fleeing abroad… Continue reading Finance minister urges not to involve in networking business
14 people died of corona infection
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 14 people have died from corona infection. Although the number of infected cases are dropping gradually, the number of death cases caused by covid-19 growing. According to the Ministry of Health and Population a total of 3,175 people have been infected with corona in the last 24 hours. Among… Continue reading 14 people died of corona infection
17,000 tourists arrives Nepal in January
Kathmandu: In the first month of January 2022, 17,000 tourists have visited Nepal. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 17,975 tourists visited Nepal in January while in the same period last year, 8,874 people visited Nepal. Most of the visitors to Nepal are Indian nationals. In January, 3,916 tourists came to Nepal from India. In… Continue reading 17,000 tourists arrives Nepal in January
Leaked text suggests possible US-Russia missile arrangement
BRUSSELS (AP): The United States could be willing to enter into an agreement with Russia to ease tensions over missile deployments in Europe if Moscow steps back from the brink in Ukraine, according to a leaked document published in a Spanish newspaper on Wednesday. The daily El Pais published two documents purported to be written… Continue reading Leaked text suggests possible US-Russia missile arrangement
Covid cases drop to 3,637
Kathmandu: Covid infection cases are dropping gradually in Nepal. In the last 24 hours, an additional 3,637 people have been infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). Meanwhile, twelve people have died in due to corona infection. According to the Ministry of Health, among 6,499 PCR tests, 2,205 people tested positive and among 5,083 antigen tests,… Continue reading Covid cases drop to 3,637
UAE imposes new laws for immigrant workers
Kathmandu: The new labor law implemented by the UAE government has come into force from today, February 2. According to the old labor law of UAE, there were two types of contract agreement, limited and unlimited. But the new labor law only specifies a limited contract. During the first six-month probationary period, the employer could… Continue reading UAE imposes new laws for immigrant workers