Category: Tech

Kathmandu: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA), the regulatory body overseeing telecom operations, has announced a thorough investigation into the recent sale and purchase of Ncell’s shares, expressing concerns about the process. Purushottam Khanal, Chairman of the NTA, conveyed this decision during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday, emphasizing that the transaction’s legitimacy… Continue reading NTA initiates investigation into Ncell share transactions

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has formally submitted a written clarification to the Supreme Court (SC) on December 4, addressing the recent ban imposed on the popular social media platform TikTok. The government’s stance asserts that the decision to ban TikTok was necessitated by the platform’s inability to regulate its activities… Continue reading Government clarifies TikTok ban amidst Supreme Court inquiry

Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has stated that those who defy the law and spread chaos would not be exempted. Addressing media-persons at Bharatpur Airport today, Deputy Prime Minister Shrestha emphasized that those who violate the law and cause chaos will not be exempted. He shared that the government intends… Continue reading Home Minister Shrestha ensures govt won’t ban other social networking sites

KathmanduL: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has mandated internet service providers (ISPs) to confirm their adherence to the government’s decision to ban TikTok, a social media app. In a notice released following the Cabinet meeting on November 13, the NTA warned ISPs that failure to respond within 24 hours could result in the cancellation of… Continue reading Nepal govt issues ultimatum to ISPs for TikTok ban compliance

Kathmandu: In a surprising move, Axiata Group Berhad has officially declared its intention to part ways with Ncell, a prominent telecommunication company in Nepal. In a press statement released on Wednesday, Axiata revealed its decision to initiate the sale of its assets, marking the beginning of its exit from Ncell. The board’s resolution to divest… Continue reading Axiata group berhad announces decision to exit Ncell

Kathmandu: The police have arrested an individual engaged in online gambling, along with a business estimated to be worth around two crores. The arrested individual is Akash Regmi from Ward 7 of Kageshwari Manohara Municipality in Kathmandu. Authorities revealed that Regmi was involved in online gambling and casino games, winning money through online betting. The… Continue reading Police arrests individual involved in online gambling with a business worth approximately two crore rupees

Kathmandu: Online search queries related to “climate anxiety” have risen, according to data gathered by Google and shared exclusively with BBC 100 Women. Studies also suggests that women are more affected by climate anxiety than men. The rise of wildfires, floods and droughts around the world are just some of the highly visible signs of… Continue reading Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’

Kathmandu: In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court (SC) has taken a decisive step by issuing a show cause order in response to the government’s controversial decision to ban the popular social networking site, TikTok. Justice Binod Sharma, presiding over a single bench, conducted a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, seeking clarity on the rationale… Continue reading Supreme Court issues show cause order on TikTok ban decision

Kathmandu: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has donated fully automated biochemistry analyzers, valued at USD 402,500, to Nepal. The official handover took place at the Ministry of Health and Population today, in the presence of Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal and Park Tae-Young, the Ambassador… Continue reading Korea grants Nepal state-of-the-art biochemistry analyzers

Kathmandu: In a recent development, an additional writ petition was submitted to the Supreme Court on Monday, contesting the government’s decision to ban the popular video-sharing app, TikTok. Advocate Jagannath Dulal lodged this latest petition, marking the eleventh challenge to the ban. Previously, ten writ petitions had been filed at the apex court, all seeking… Continue reading Supreme court receives new writ petition against TikTok ban