Mahabir Pun honored with Gandaki Ratna award

Kathmandu: The Gandaki province government has honored Mahabir Pun with Gandaki Ratna award for his contribution in ICT sector. Province Chief Prithbiman Gurung conferred the honor on Pun at a function held in Pokhara on Monday. The provincial government has started honoring the distinguished person who was born in Gandaki and contributed for the prosperity… Continue reading Mahabir Pun honored with Gandaki Ratna award

Gun applicants in NY will have to list social media accounts

File Photo Confiscated illegal guns are displayed during a news conference at New York City Police (NYPD) Headquarters in New York, October 27, 2015. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

(AP): As missed warning signs pile up in investigations of mass killings, New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits. People seeking to carry concealed handguns will be required to hand over lists of their social media accounts for a review of their “character and conduct.” It’s an… Continue reading Gun applicants in NY will have to list social media accounts

Information and broadcasting department to provide online services only

Kathmandu: All the services provided by the Department of Information and Broadcasting will now be provided via online platform. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki inaugurated the BRLMS, DMS, Information Management System and cash SMS online system provided by the department today. The department had started information management system under online service… Continue reading Information and broadcasting department to provide online services only

11 arrested for online gambling

Kathmandu: Eleven people have been arrested for gambling online in Hetauda Sub-metropolis. Makwanpur police arrested 11 online gamblers in a string operation on Tuesday. Kuldeep Pathak, who rented the third and fourth floors of Rukmani Neupane’s house in Kamaldanda, Hetauda-4, has been arrested along with others for gambling online by operating a company called Surya… Continue reading 11 arrested for online gambling

Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

FILE PHOTO: The Netflix logo is seen on their office in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 16, 2018. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

(BBC): Netflix has announced another round of job cuts as it grapples with slowing growth and increased competition. The streaming giant said it was cutting 300 more jobs – roughly 4% of its workforce – mostly in the US, after axing 150 people in May. The moves come after the company reported its first subscriber… Continue reading Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

Bagmati province legitimate ‘Ride Sharing’ business

Kathmandu: The Bagmati province has made arrangements for the company providing ride sharing service to be registered within this year. Through the Fiscal Bill 2022, the Bagmati province government has made it compulsory to register the vehicles used for the purpose of ride sharing service. According to the fiscal bill, the process of obtaining permission… Continue reading Bagmati province legitimate ‘Ride Sharing’ business

13 people arrested for scamming foreigners

This image shows the building of the Central Cyber Bureau, in Bhotahity, Kathmandu, on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Photo Courtesy: The Himalayan Times

Kathmandu: Thirteen people, including two Indians, have been arrested for scamming American and Canadian nationals in the name of call center. They have been arrested by the Cyber ​​Bureau of Nepal Police. Among the arrested are Bijay Shrestha, Chief Operator of Orbit Nexus Pvt. Similarly, Amin Khadka of Ranibari, Kathmandu, Karan Gurung of Lamjung, ,… Continue reading 13 people arrested for scamming foreigners

Huawei Digital Nepal Conclave 2022 to begin from Saturday

Kathmandu: ICT Foundation Nepal is hosting the Huawei Digital Nepal Conclave in association with InfoDevelopers and Connected by Ncell on Saturday and Sunday of. More than 60 speakers from five countries will participate in thetwo-day program, which will be held at The Soaltee Hotel Kathmandu. The Conclave will feature ten sessions on five different themes… Continue reading Huawei Digital Nepal Conclave 2022 to begin from Saturday

Nokia G21 with three-day long battery life launch in Nepal

Kathmandu: HMD Global has launched a pair of new Nokia G-series smartphones, the Nokia G21 in Nepali market. Legacy Nokia phones were famed for their robust battery lives, and the new affordable Android smartphones are no exception with impressive three-day battery life.Supported by industry-leading partners, the Nokia G21 comes pre-loaded with Spotify and Express VPN.… Continue reading Nokia G21 with three-day long battery life launch in Nepal