Kathmandu: Atom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month. Gothic fantasia “Poor Things” took five prizes and Holocaust drama “The Zone of Interest” won three.British-born filmmaker Christopher Nolan won his first best… Continue reading ‘Oppenheimer’ wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards
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Curfew imposed in parts of Birgunj as tensions rise over religious procession dispute
Kathmandu: In response to escalating tensions, the District Administration Office in Parsa has issued a curfew order in specific areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City, effective from 5 PM today. The indefinite curfew spans the region bordering Nagwa Chowk in Bara’s East, Tilawe Bridge in the West, Parwanipur in the North, and Miteri Bridge Customs in… Continue reading Curfew imposed in parts of Birgunj as tensions rise over religious procession dispute
Nepal holds 103rd position in 2024 Henley Passport Index
Kathmandu: The Henley Passport Index for 2024 has been released, revealing the global standings of passports, and Nepal has maintained its position at 103rd. The index, which measures the strength of passports based on visa-free access, places Nepal alongside Libya and Palestine with visa-free access to 40 countries. In contrast, France has claimed the prestigious… Continue reading Nepal holds 103rd position in 2024 Henley Passport Index
Nepal celebrates 74th National Democracy Day
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
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