KABUL, Afghanistan (AP): Tens of thousands of people in Afghanistan waited nervously on Saturday to see whether the United States would deliver on President Joe Biden’s new pledge to evacuate all Americans and all Afghans who aided the war effort. Meanwhile, the Taliban leader arrived in Kabul for talks with the group’s leadership on forming… Continue reading In Kabul, a fearful wait for US to deliver on evacuation vow
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4.8 mn people vaccinated in last one month
Kathmandu: In the last month, about 4.8 million people have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, 4.8 million people have been vaccinated against corona in the last 30 days. Before that, about 3.6 million people had already been vaccinated. As of August 18, the… Continue reading 4.8 mn people vaccinated in last one month
Corona infection in another 2,075 people, 30 die
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 2,075 people across the country in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 7,703 PCR tests tested positive for 1,424 and 5,372 antigen tests tested positive for 651 people. In the last 24 hours, 2,382 people have been infected and 30 have died.… Continue reading Corona infection in another 2,075 people, 30 die
So far 504 Nepalis repatriated from Afghanistan
Kathmandu: So far, 504 Nepalis have been repatriated from Afghanistan. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 35 people were rescued on Saturday, including 26 from Turkish Airlines and nine from Jazeera Air. As many as 317 Nepalis have registered their details on the web portal of the Consular Services Department till 5 pm on… Continue reading So far 504 Nepalis repatriated from Afghanistan
NTA directs Ncell to return Rs 1.11 billion to customer
Kathmandu: The Nepal Telecomunication Authority (NTA) has directed the private mobile service provider Ncell to refund the fee charged for providing the service without the user’s permission. The board meeting of the Nepal Telecommunication Authority has directed Ncellto return Rs 1.11 billion. Ncell has been instructed to refund the amount collected from the customer through… Continue reading NTA directs Ncell to return Rs 1.11 billion to customer
OAG recommends bringing Viber, messenger, and WhatsApp under taxation system
Kathmandu: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has suggested bringing the service providers including Viber, Messenger, Skype, WhatsApp, WeChat, Emo, etc., who provide internet telephone service through the internet service, under the taxation system. The OAG has also pointed out that applications such as Zoom, Bevex and Cisco, which conduct meetings, seminars, should also… Continue reading OAG recommends bringing Viber, messenger, and WhatsApp under taxation system
Universities fail to prioritize study research: OAG
Kathmandu: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has pointed out that all the 11 universities in the country have not been able to give priority to study and research. According to the 58th Annual Report of the Office, the universities have not conducted research to develop new knowledge, technology, and skills to contribute to… Continue reading Universities fail to prioritize study research: OAG
3,042 people infected 2,244 people recovered from corona
Kathmandu: Corona infection has been confirmed in 3,042 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 17.23 percent of the samples tested positive in 24 hours. Today, the number of confirmed corona infections in Nepal has reached 823,647. Similarly, in the last 24 hours, 2,244 people have been cured… Continue reading 3,042 people infected 2,244 people recovered from corona
Data of more than 40 million exposed in T-Mobile breach
NEW YORK (AP): The names, Social Security numbers and information from driver’s licenses or other identification of just over 40 million former and prospective customers that applied for T-Mobile credit were exposed in a recent data breach, the company said Wednesday. The same data for about 7.8 million current T-Mobile postpaid customers appears to be… Continue reading Data of more than 40 million exposed in T-Mobile breach
Taliban violently disperse rare protest, killing 1 person
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban violently broke up a protest in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least one person as they quashed a rare public show of dissent. The militant group meanwhile met with former officials from the toppled Western-backed government. As officials work to shape a future government, the United Arab Emirates… Continue reading Taliban violently disperse rare protest, killing 1 person