Kathmandu: ChildSafeNet has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 14 schools across seven districts in Nepal, spanning Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, to conduct digital safety training sessions and workshops for students, teachers, and parents. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with TikTok. As part of this initiative, ChildSafeNet organised a three-day Training of… Continue reading ChildSafeNet and TikTok conducting Digital Safety Training for children in 7 districts
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UK to introduce groundbreaking laws against AI-generated child abuse images
Kathmandu: The United Kingdom is set to become the first country to enact legislation targeting artificial intelligence tools used to create sexualized images of children. The move aims to tackle a growing issue, which Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned is on the rise. The government announced on Saturday that it will criminalize the possession,… Continue reading UK to introduce groundbreaking laws against AI-generated child abuse images
Nepal govt reopens discussion to split CAAN
Kathmandu: The government has introduced the Air Service Authority of Nepal (ASAN) Bill, which seeks to designate key responsibilities, previously held by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), to a newly established aviation authority. The proposed changes aim to streamline operations, enhance safety, and modernize Nepal’s air services. Under the ASAN Bill, the new… Continue reading Nepal govt reopens discussion to split CAAN
SC directs government to safeguard NID Data
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the government to establish legal safeguards to protect individual data on national identity cards, aiming to prevent misuse of personal and biometric data while promoting governance and service delivery reforms. In a ruling on a case concerning the national identity card, the full bench of Chief Justice Prakash… Continue reading SC directs government to safeguard NID Data
CAN confirms coach Desai’s departure
Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has officially decided not to extend the contract of national cricket team head coach Monty Desai, citing a mutual agreement. On Saturday evening, CAN took to Facebook to acknowledge Desai’s contributions. “From defending our ODI status against the odds to locking horns against Asian giants India and Pakistan… Continue reading CAN confirms coach Desai’s departure
Nepal’s first inter-school hackathon kicks off in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Nepal’s first-ever inter-school hackathon, Hack-अ-Thon, has commenced in Kathmandu, bringing together 235 students from 33 schools to tackle educational challenges under the theme “The Future of Learning.” The event is organized by Adhyayan School and Leapfrog Technology, in collaboration with Code for Nepal and Veda. Spanning from January 26 to February 19, 2025, the… Continue reading Nepal’s first inter-school hackathon kicks off in Kathmandu
Suspended MP Rabi Lamichhane meets speaker, seeks reinstatement
Kathmandu: Suspended Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane met with Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Friday, seeking the lifting of his suspension from Parliament. Lamichhane, accompanied by RSP lawmakers, arrived at Singha Durbar to submit an application arguing that his suspension was unlawful and against House regulations. According to sources, Lamichhane cited the case of… Continue reading Suspended MP Rabi Lamichhane meets speaker, seeks reinstatement
NEA begins underground electricity supply in Pokhara
Kathmandu: Pokhara has started receiving electricity through an underground distribution system, marking a significant milestone in modernizing the city’s power infrastructure. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has begun supplying power through the system under the Pokhara–Bharatpur Distribution System Strengthening Project, improving reliability and enhancing the city’s visual appeal. In the first phase, the underground network… Continue reading NEA begins underground electricity supply in Pokhara
Federal Judge blocks Trump’s funding freeze amid widespread chaos
Kathmandu: A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding while his administration reviews spending for ideological alignment. The decision by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan came just minutes before the freeze was set to take effect, following a lawsuit by nonprofit groups that rely on federal money.… Continue reading Federal Judge blocks Trump’s funding freeze amid widespread chaos
At least 30 dead, 60 injured in crowd crush at Kumbh Mela
Kathmandu: At least 30 people have died and 60 others were injured in a crowd crush at the Kumbh Mela festival, authorities have confirmed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the victims and their families. One survivor told the BBC that he was pushed into the Ganges River as he tried to take… Continue reading At least 30 dead, 60 injured in crowd crush at Kumbh Mela