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Election commission urges media to adhere to code of conduct

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has warned that some media outlets have published and broadcasted material for or against parties and candidates against the Election Code of Conduct. The commission has requested not to publish and broadcast predictable material with the intention of ensuring victory or defeat of this or that party as it requires… Continue reading Election commission urges media to adhere to code of conduct

Nepal playing its third ODI against Zimbabwe ‘A’ on Monday

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Kathmandu: Nepal is playing its third ODI against Zimbabwe ‘A’ today. The game is being played at Tribhuvan University Stadium, Kirtipur. In the previous match, Nepal had won one and lost one. Nepal is playing a series against Zimbabwe ‘A’ in preparation for the one-day series to be held in the United States under the… Continue reading Nepal playing its third ODI against Zimbabwe ‘A’ on Monday

Public vehicles are not allowed on election day

Kathmandu: Public vehicle movement halted on election day. Only vehicles with driving licenses will be allowed that day.Similarly, journalists will get a driving license (pass) based on the quota allocated for the concerned media. Voters are not allowed to use vehicles on election day. However, vehicles licensed by the Election Commission and the District Administration… Continue reading Public vehicles are not allowed on election day

Selling alcohol ban in Kathmandu from Tuesday

Kathmandu: District Administration Office of Kathmandu bans selling alcohol in Kathmandu from Tuesday. Targeting the nearing local election the Kathmandu district administration has issued a notice on Sunday banning the distribution of liquor in Kathmandu from Tuesday. It is mentioned in the notice that such decision has been taken under the provision of Article 71… Continue reading Selling alcohol ban in Kathmandu from Tuesday

EDV results for 2023 out

Kathmandu: The results of the US-issued Electronic Diversity Visa (EDV) have been made public. The results of those who applied for the year 2023 were made public. Results can be checked on the link below.https://dvprogram.state.gov. Candidates can check their results by clicking on the link and need to put their confirmation number, last name, and… Continue reading EDV results for 2023 out

Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil

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(BBC): Afghan women will have to wear the Islamic face veil for the first time in decades under a decree passed by the country’s ruling Taliban militants. Any woman who refuses to comply and ignores official warnings to male members of her family could see a male guardian jailed for three days. The Taliban enforced… Continue reading Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil

President urges journalists to play role in conducting fearless election

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has said that the media sector should contribute for holding the upcoming local elections in a free and fearless environment. President Bhandari said that the media sector should contribute for holding free and fair local elections in a free and fair environment through impartial information. Speaking at a function organized… Continue reading President urges journalists to play role in conducting fearless election

Asian Games in China postponed because of Covid-19

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(BBC): The Asian Games in China have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, says the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The event was scheduled to take place between 10 and 25 September in Hangzhou. A statement from the OCA said that “new dates of the 19th Asian Games will be agreed … in the… Continue reading Asian Games in China postponed because of Covid-19