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90 pc of channels to shut down after implementation of clean feed

Kathmandu: The issue of implementing Clean Feed on foreign television channels that have been broadcasting in Nepal for a long time is finally being implemented from this Saturday. As per the provisions of the Advertising Act-2019, it has been decided that the clean feed policy will be implemented in Nepal.This means, after the implementation of… Continue reading 90 pc of channels to shut down after implementation of clean feed

Lukla airport to remain close for uncertain period

Kathmandu: Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality of Solukhumbu district has announced to halt flight operations for uncertain period. Considering the increasing infection of covid-19, tthe rural municipality has decided to halt flight operations for a few days. Starting from Friday the airport will remain close. The rural municipality has sent a letter to the airline… Continue reading Lukla airport to remain close for uncertain period

Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions

ROME (AP): Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday, sparking cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching on the issue.The papal thumbs-up came midway through the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered at the Rome Film… Continue reading Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions

South Korea’s pop culture machine boosts Netflix’s international growth

NEW YORK/SEOUL (Reuters) – A zombie drama, a TV series about a supernatural nurse and one about an antisocial children’s book author helped turn South Korea into one of Netflix’s biggest sources of growth in the international markets, a source familiar with the matter said.Netflix said 46 percent of its net new global paid customers… Continue reading South Korea’s pop culture machine boosts Netflix’s international growth

Province 2 government to provide free covid treatment

Dhanusha (RSS): Minister for Social Development of Province 2, Nawal Kishor Sah has said that the government of Province 2 will provide free treatment for the corona epidemic. Minister Sah said that the entire cost of the corona test and treatment of the people would be borne by the state government.Minister Sah informed that corona… Continue reading Province 2 government to provide free covid treatment

Nepal to play int’l friendly match against Bangladesh

Kathmandu: Two international friendly football matches between Nepal and Bangladesh have been scheduled. The international friendly match is scheduled to be played on November 13 and 17 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Football Federation has also announced the preliminary squad for the match.Bangladesh has called up 36 players for the… Continue reading Nepal to play int’l friendly match against Bangladesh

Remittances increased by 8 percent to Rs 165 billion in two months

Kathmandu: Remittances to Nepal from abroad have increased by eight percent during the first two months of the current fiscal. According to the data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) remittance inflow was 8.1 percent during the same period of last fiscal year.According to NRB, remittance worth Rs. 165.73 billion has been received till mid-August.… Continue reading Remittances increased by 8 percent to Rs 165 billion in two months

Pakistan lifts TikTok ban

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (New York Times) — Just 10 days after introducing a ban on TikTok, the Pakistani authorities said on Monday that they were reversing the decision after receiving assurance from the Chinese-owned social media platform that it would moderate content according to local laws.“TikTok is being unlocked after assurance from management that they will… Continue reading Pakistan lifts TikTok ban