Category: Tech

Kathmandu: The Supreme Court (SC) is set to preside over a crucial preliminary hearing on November 20 regarding the writ petitions filed against the government’s decision to ban TikTok, a widely used social networking site in Nepal. A total of 10 writ petitions challenging the government’s TikTok ban have been submitted to the SC. Legal… Continue reading Supreme Court to conduct preliminary hearing on TikTok ban writ petitions

Kathmandu: In a stern move, the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has issued a warning to internet service providers (ISPs), threatening punitive measures if they fail to comply with the ban on the popular social network TikTok. The NTA’s directive comes in response to a decision made by the Council of Ministers on Monday, emphasizing the… Continue reading Nepal Telecommunication Authority issues warning to ISPs regarding TikTok ban

Kathmandu: In a significant development, the government of Nepal has officially declared the prohibition of the popular social network platform, TikTok. This decision was disclosed by Rekha Sharma, Government Spokesperson and Minister for Communication and Information Technology, following today’s cabinet meeting. Expressing concerns about TikTok’s potential impact on social harmony, Minister Sharma emphasized the necessity… Continue reading Nepal Government Announces Ban on TikTok

Kathmandu: CCTV cameras have recently been deployed in Thamel, the primary tourist hub in the federal capital of Kathmandu. The initiative to install these cameras was spearheaded by the Thamel Tourism Development Council (TTDC), with support from the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the Kathmandu Valley Police Office Ranipokhari. Bhabishwor Sharma, Chairman of the TTDC,… Continue reading CCTV camera installation begins in Thamel area

Kathmandu: In a historic move for the country, eDrive Nepal, the ride-sharing app exclusively featuring electric vehicles, has been officially launched by EDrive Nepal Company Pvt Ltd. The company commenced its electric taxi and scooter services on Thursday, backed by a significant investment of 140 million rupees. Emphasizing affordability, the eDrive service package includes a… Continue reading First all-electric ride-sharing app ‘eDrive Nepal’ begins operation with 52 electric taxis and scooters

Kathmandu: At Singha Durbar, capturing photographs, recording videos, or creating TikTok content without prior permission is strictly forbidden. Notices to this effect have been posted by the Singha Durbar security unit of Nepal Police at multiple locations within the premises. DSP Santosh Tamang, who heads the Singha Durbar security unit, emphasized that the recent surge… Continue reading Photography and TikTok banned in Singha Durbar without permission

Kathmandu: Canada has announced it will ban WeChat on government devices. The Chinese-owned app is sometimes referred to as the “everything app” – like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder all in one. However Western governments have security concerns about it, mainly that the app could be used to spy on users. The BBC has reached… Continue reading Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices

Kathmandu: Two days after cellular and internet service abruptly vanished for most of Gaza amid a heavy Israeli bombardment, the crowded enclave was coming back online Sunday as communications systems were gradually being restored. That’s a welcome development for Gaza following a communications blackout that began late Friday as Israel expanded ground operations and launched… Continue reading Internet, phone service gradually returns after vanishing for most of Gaza amid heavy bombardment

Kathmandu: Electric car maker Tesla has a Chinese rival in its rear-view mirror. Shares in BYD, or Build Your Dreams, jumped this week after it said it expected third-quarter profits to more than double compared with last year. BYD is now ahead of Tesla in quarterly production – and second to the US car maker… Continue reading BYD: The top electric car maker