CAN Federation suggests govt build secure cyberspace within a year

Kathmandu: Computer Association Nepal (CAN) Federation, Center for Cyber ​​Security Research and Innovation and Information Security Response Team Nepal has suggested the government to build secure cyberspace within a year. Giving their views on the draft of the National Cyber ​​Security Policy, 2021 made public by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology on June… Continue reading CAN Federation suggests govt build secure cyberspace within a year

Prices of 113 companies fell as Nepse fell by one point

Kathmandu: On Thursday, the Nepse index, which measures sharp fluctuations throughout the day, declined by only one point at the close. Of the 13 sub-indexes traded on Nepse, 7 sub-index have declined and 6 sub-index have increased. The largest development banks grew by 2.04 percent, while the most ‘other’ groups declined by 1.19 percent. Share… Continue reading Prices of 113 companies fell as Nepse fell by one point

2607 infected, 39 died from corona in last 24 hours

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Kathmandu: Corona virus infection has been confirmed in 2,607 people in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the PCR test on 7,711 people confirmed the infection in 1,768 people and the antigen test in 4,773 people confirmed the infection in 839 people. Meanwhile, in the last 24 hours, 39… Continue reading 2607 infected, 39 died from corona in last 24 hours

World Bank supports Nepal with $150 mn for Pandemic response and recovery

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Kathmandu: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a $150 million development policy credit to support Nepal’s resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the most vulnerable, and support sustainable growth. “Amid the economic and social impacts of the pandemic, our priority is to provide immediate relief to affected populations and support Nepal’s… Continue reading World Bank supports Nepal with $150 mn for Pandemic response and recovery

HMD Global launches Nokia G20 and G10 in Nepal

Kathmandu: HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has launched the Nokia G20 and the Nokia G10 – the latest smartphone with the first-ever three-day battery life to help people power their busy lives in Nepal.The new G-series boasts the longest battery life yet for a Nokia smartphone. Ravi Kunwar, General Manager – Pan Asia… Continue reading HMD Global launches Nokia G20 and G10 in Nepal

World Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help

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BBC: The World Bank has rejected a request from El Salvador to help with the implementation of Bitcoin as legal tender. The international lender cited concerns over transparency and the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining. Earlier this month, the Central American country announced plans to become the first nation to formally adopt the digital currency.… Continue reading World Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help

Mostly BFIs branch office open from today

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Kathmandu: Most of the branch offices of banks and financial institutions in Kathmandu Valley are open from today. Most of the bank’s branch offices reopened on Tuesday after the government decided to extend the restrictions by one week. According to Nepal Rastra Bank the banks have been instructed to open minimum branches by following the… Continue reading Mostly BFIs branch office open from today

2,745 people infected; 4,187 recovered from corona in last 24 hours

Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 2,745 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, out of 7,449 PCR tests 1,681 tested positive and out of 5,841 antigen tests 1,064 tested positive for coronavirus. In the last 24 hours, 41 people have died due… Continue reading 2,745 people infected; 4,187 recovered from corona in last 24 hours