Kathmandu: Today marks the 74th National Democracy Day, with celebrations taking place across the nation through various programs and events. In the heart of the capital, a special ceremony unfolded at the Nepal Army Pavilion Tudikhel this morning, organized by the government to commemorate this significant day in the country’s history. National Democracy Day holds… Continue reading Nepal celebrates 74th National Democracy Day
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India lifts ban on onion export
Kathmandu: In a pivotal decision, the Indian government, led by a committee chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah, has officially lifted the ban on onion exports. The ban, which was implemented in December 2023 to address soaring onion prices domestically, had a significant impact on the market, resulting in a subsequent decline in onion prices… Continue reading India lifts ban on onion export
CIAA files corruption case against 18 individuals in Melamchi Water Supply Project
Kathmandu: Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has taken legal action by filing a corruption case against 18 individuals linked to the Melamchi Water Supply Project. The case, submitted to the special court on Sunday, includes three former secretaries and other notable figures. Former secretaries Bhim Upadhyaya, Sanjay Sharma, and Gajendra Thakur… Continue reading CIAA files corruption case against 18 individuals in Melamchi Water Supply Project
Nepal resumes printing postage stamps in-country after 64 years
Kathmandu: In a historic achievement, the Nepalese government has successfully printed postage stamps within the country for the first time in 64 years. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, marked this momentous occasion by affixing the first-day cancellation mark on 11 varieties of postage stamps, printed at the Janak Education Materials Centre. The… Continue reading Nepal resumes printing postage stamps in-country after 64 years
OpenAI reveals Sora, a tool to make instant videos from written prompts
Kathmandu: The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands. San Francisco-based OpenAI’s new text-to-video generator, called Sora, isn’t the first of its kind. Google, Meta and the startup Runway ML are among the other companies to… Continue reading OpenAI reveals Sora, a tool to make instant videos from written prompts
‘Mundum International Art Exhibition’ kicks-off in KTM
Kathmandu: ‘Mundum International Art Exhibition’ organized by Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi municipality of Khotang district has kicked off in Kathmandu today. President Ram Chandra Paudel inaugurated the expo organized at Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal. On the occasion, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, expressed the belief that such types of international expo would… Continue reading ‘Mundum International Art Exhibition’ kicks-off in KTM
Taylor Swift gives $100,000 to the family of the woman killed in the Chiefs parade shooting
Kathmandu: Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. Two $50,000 donations were posted Friday under the singer’s name on a GoFundMe page. Swift’s representative confirmed the donations to Variety, the trade publication reported, and The Associated Press… Continue reading Taylor Swift gives $100,000 to the family of the woman killed in the Chiefs parade shooting
X accused of taking payments from terrorists
Kathmandu: Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, granted subscription perks to designated terrorist groups and others barred from operating in the US, according to campaigners. The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found X had granted blue check marks to accounts tied to Hezbollah members, among others. For $8 (£6.40) a month, a tick allows longer posts and… Continue reading X accused of taking payments from terrorists
Korean language test to begin from 19th February
Kathmandu: The Employment Permit Section Korea, a division of the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE), has announced the commencement of the Korean Language Test (KLT) from February 19th. The exams will be held at the National Vocational Training Academy in Bhainsepati, as revealed by Maiya Kandel, the Director at EPS Korea. The KLT will be… Continue reading Korean language test to begin from 19th February
Kathmandu Metropolitan City mandates online monthly reporting for health institutions
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has issued directives to all health institutions within its jurisdiction, spanning private and community hospitals, including polyclinics, to submit their monthly reports through an online system. The initiative aims to streamline data collection and enhance the Integrated Health Management Information System (IHMIS). Sajina Maharjan, Acting Head of KMC Health Department,… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City mandates online monthly reporting for health institutions