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Depp-Heard trial: Why Johnny Depp lost in the UK but won in the US

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(BBC): In 2020, Hollywood actor Johnny Depp lost a UK libel lawsuit against the Sun newspaper. But on Wednesday, he won a similar lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard in a US courtroom. At the start of his recent trial, many legal experts suggested that Mr Depp had a weaker chance of winning than he… Continue reading Depp-Heard trial: Why Johnny Depp lost in the UK but won in the US

Govt warns to fine for keeping arable land barren

A farmer uses a traditional tool of "Henga" to flatten the field after sowing wheat seeds in Kanchanpur district, on Friday, November 11, 2016. Photo: Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Kathmandu: A fine of up to Rs 100,000 will be levied for keeping arable land barren. The cabinet has approved the land use regulations and has made arrangements to impose a fine of up to one lakh rupees on those who keep the land barren. According to the regulations, the government will classify the land… Continue reading Govt warns to fine for keeping arable land barren

Govt reduces infrastructure tax on fuel by Rs 10

Kathmandu: The government has reduced the infrastructure tax on diesel and petrol. The government has decided to reduce the infrastructure tax on diesel and petrol by Rs 10 per liter. With the reduction of infrastructure tax on diesel and petrol, the fuel price has been expected to adjust.

Service provider threatens to cut off internet service

Kathmandu: Internet Service Providers Association of Nepal has warned that the internet service can be halted at any time to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The association has stated that the NEA is cutting power transmission lines to major internet distribution centers across the country. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has warned that the power… Continue reading Service provider threatens to cut off internet service

EU leaders agree to ban 90% of Russian oil by year-end

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seen on a screen, left, as addresses from Kyiv during an extraordinary meeting of EU leaders to discuss Ukraine, energy and food security at the Europa building in Brussels, Monday, May 30, 2022. Photo Courtesy: AP

BRUSSELS (AP): European Union leaders agreed Monday to embargo most Russian oil imports into the bloc by year-end as part of new sanctions on Moscow worked out at a summit focused on helping Ukraine with a long-delayed package of new financial support. The embargo covers Russian oil brought in by sea, allowing a temporary exemption… Continue reading EU leaders agree to ban 90% of Russian oil by year-end

Nepali team set to depart Malaysia for U-19 Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Kathmandu: Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Tuesday bade farewell to the Nepali team that is going to play in the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia qualifiers. Nepali team will leave for Malaysia on Wednesday. The selection competition is being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from June 20 to 26. The ICC’s first-ever… Continue reading Nepali team set to depart Malaysia for U-19 Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Two pilots mandatory for single engine chopper

Kathmandu: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has made it mandatory to have two pilots even in single engine chopper. Currently, there is a rule of operating chopper flights with single pilot only.But now, the CAAN has decided to make it mandatory to have two pilots even in small helicopters. Due to the geographical location… Continue reading Two pilots mandatory for single engine chopper