New Delhi, India (AP): Facebook in India has been selective in curbing hate speech, misinformation and inflammatory posts, particularly anti-Muslim content, according to leaked documents obtained by The Associated Press, even as its own employees cast doubt over the company’s motivations and interests. From research as recent as March of this year to company memos… Continue reading Facebook dithered in curbing divisive user content in India
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PM Deuba to inspect flood-affected districts in eastern Nepal
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who returned after observing the flood damage in the far western region, is going to inspect Eastern Nepal today. A team including the Prime Minister is scheduled to leave for Eastern Nepal from a Nepal Army helicopter at 8 am today. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Prime Minister… Continue reading PM Deuba to inspect flood-affected districts in eastern Nepal
Bus coming from Surkhet to Kathmandu caught fire
Kathmandu: A passenger bus coming from Surkhet to Kathmandu has caught fire in Gajuri of Dhading. The fire broke out in a passenger bus at around 2 this morning. Dhading police informed that the bus caught fire while it was running in Gajuri Bazaar. The bus is completely damaged. The passengers on the bus are… Continue reading Bus coming from Surkhet to Kathmandu caught fire
353 people die in disaster since mid-April
Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): At least 353 people have lost their lives in disaster-related incidents this year. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 80 people are missing during this period. According to the statistics, 161 people were killed due to landslides. Since then, 52 people have been killed by floods and… Continue reading 353 people die in disaster since mid-April
Tourists stranded at Rara in lack of flights
Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Tourists have been stranded at Rara Lake in Mugu on the occasion of Dashain due to heavy rains since October 19. Tourists have been stranded at Talcha Airport due to landslides and lack of flights to Mugu. The flight to Karnali has come to a standstill as four airlines have been… Continue reading Tourists stranded at Rara in lack of flights
813 people infected from coronavirus in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 513 people have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, eight people have died due to corona infection. Currently, the number of active corona infections in the country is 10,559 people. In the last 24 hours, corona… Continue reading 813 people infected from coronavirus in last 24 hours
Govt to distribute relief to flood and landslide victims
Kathmandu: The government has decided to provide relief to the families of those killed in floods and landslides and provide free treatment to the injured. The cabinet meeting held on Wednesday has decided to provide relief worth Rs 200,000 to the families who lost one person in floods and landslides and an additional Rs 100,000… Continue reading Govt to distribute relief to flood and landslide victims
Biratnagar Airport to remain close till 5 pm tomorrow
Kathmandu: The Biratnagar Airport, which was affected by the floods, will be closed till 5 pm on Thursday. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has informed the airport will remain closed due to the heavy rainfall. Accordingly, the airline companies have canceled flights scheduled for Thursday. Earlier, flights scheduled for Wednesday have also been canceled.… Continue reading Biratnagar Airport to remain close till 5 pm tomorrow
Flood update: 77 die, 26 missing
Kathmandu: The death toll from floods, landslides and inundation caused by incessant rains over the past four days has reached 77. The number of missing persons has reached 26 and the number of injured has reached 22. According to the Home Ministry, the landslide has caused the most human damage in Panchthar district. At least… Continue reading Flood update: 77 die, 26 missing
Nine roads including five main highways due to inundated rainfall
Kathmandu: Main highways and roads have been blocked due to continuous rainfall. Nine main highways and roads in Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Far West provinces have been blocked. Transportation service has been affected in Sindhuli, Myagdi, Dailekh, Jumla, Kailali, Doti, Achham, Bajhang and Bajura districts. Jaya Prithvi Highway, Mahakali Highway, Dhangadhi-Dadeldhura Road, Karnali Highway, VP… Continue reading Nine roads including five main highways due to inundated rainfall