DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): Iran said Saturday it plans to enrich uranium up to 20 percent at its underground Fordo nuclear facility “as soon as possible,” pushing its program a technical step away from weapons-grade levels as it increases pressure on the West over the tattered atomic deal. The move comes amid heightened tensions… Continue reading Iran plans 20 pc uranium enrichment ‘as soon as possible’
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Nepal begins process of placing its own satellite in space
Kathmandu: Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has taken forward the process of placing satellites in space as part of the government’s policy of installing its own satellites in space within the next two years. NTA has stated that the process of regulation and security of ground satellite installation, legal structure, framework, business structure, technical requirements and… Continue reading Nepal begins process of placing its own satellite in space
Number of active corona infections in Nepal is less than 6,000
Kathmandu: The number of active corona infections in Nepal has dropped below 6,000. In the last 24 hours, an additional 750 people have been cured and the number of active corona infections in Nepal has dropped to 5,711. So far, 253,857 people in Nepal have been free of corona infection. Similarly, the infection has been… Continue reading Number of active corona infections in Nepal is less than 6,000
Sandeep’s excellent start in the Big Bash League
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane has taken two wickets in his first match of the ongoing Big Bash Cricket League in Australia this season. Playing for the Hobart Hurricanes, Sandeep bowled four overs in the first game and took two wickets for 38 runs. Due to the corona virus infection and having to stay in quarantine… Continue reading Sandeep’s excellent start in the Big Bash League
Prachanda-Nepal group announces second phase protest
Kathmandu: The Prachanda-Nepal faction of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) has announced a second phase of agitation against the move of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. At a press conference in Kathmandu today, the Prachanda-Nepal group announced a phased agitation from January 4 to February 5. Similarly, it has been decided to form struggle… Continue reading Prachanda-Nepal group announces second phase protest
Next meeting of the National Assembly will be held on January 7
Kathmandu: The next meeting of the National Assembly has been adjourned till January 7. Chairman of the House Ganesh Prasad Timilsina has called the next meeting on January 7. Meetings of the National Assembly have started on Friday at the call of President Bidhya Devi Bhandari. Leaders of the Communist Party of Nepal, Nepali Congress… Continue reading Next meeting of the National Assembly will be held on January 7
Children should involve directly in politics: PM
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that he will fight against the dirty politics of fighting cadres for his own interests and bringing instability in the country. Addressing the ‘Prime Minister with Children’ program organized by Nepal Scout on Friday, he urged the children not to be influenced by such dirty politics but… Continue reading Children should involve directly in politics: PM
PM Employment Program: Nearly Rs. 3.45 billion grant to 688 municipalities
Kathmandu: A grant of Rs 3.45 billion has been allocated for the Prime Minister’s Employment Program this year. According to the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Government of Nepal on January 15, conditional grant of Rs. 3.44 billion has been provided to 688 municipalities across the country for the fiscal year 2020/2021,… Continue reading PM Employment Program: Nearly Rs. 3.45 billion grant to 688 municipalities
U.S. stocks in 2020: A year for the history books, in charts
NEW YORK (Reuters): The year 2020 was a wild one for Wall Street, bookended by the end of the longest bull market in history with the battering of equities by the COVID-19 shutdowns, and a bungee-cord rebound on hopes for economic recovery that resulted in the shortest bear market on record. After closing at a… Continue reading U.S. stocks in 2020: A year for the history books, in charts
Nashville bombing spotlights vulnerable voice, data networks
PHOENIX (AP): The Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville led to phone and data service outages and disruptions over hundreds of miles in the southern U.S., raising new concerns about the vulnerability of U.S. communications. The blast seriously damaged a key AT&T network facility, an important hub that provides local wireless, internet and video service… Continue reading Nashville bombing spotlights vulnerable voice, data networks