Category: Tech

Kathmandu: Purushottam Khanal, the Chairman of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), has submitted his resignation from the position. The decision comes amid criticisms for not taking significant steps in various matters during his recent tenure. NTA spokesperson Santosh Poudel informed today that Khanal has conveyed his resignation to the Minister of Communication and Information Technology,… Continue reading Nepal Telecommunications Authority Chairman, Purushottam Khanal, Resigns

Kathmandu: The government has unveiled a comprehensive bill aimed at regulating social media platforms, integrating provisions from a previous draft initiated during the tenure of former Communications Minister Gokul Baskota. Released for public scrutiny by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT), the draft bill introduces fines ranging from Rs 500,000 to Rs 2,500,000… Continue reading Government proposes new legislation to regulate social media platforms

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has pointed out the need for promoting innovation-oriented agricultural systems for the country’s prosperity. Addressing a program titled ‘Present Status and the Future of Sustainable Development’ held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar today, he opined that the country’s prosperity is not possible with the traditional style… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal emphasizes need for innovative agricultural systems

Kathmandu: Following the summons of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal for discussions on the Ncell share purchase and sale issue, the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee meeting issued six directives on Tuesday. The directives are based on the findings of the ‘Study and Investigation Committee on Ncell Share Purchase and Sale – 2080’ report.The… Continue reading Parliamentary committee issues directives on Ncell share purchase issue

Kathmandu: Heyonsu Park, a dedicated volunteer from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), marked a significant milestone by successfully completing a transformative project at Shramik Shanti Secondary School. The project, which received financial support of Rs 2.017 million from KOICA and Rs 130,000 from the school, aimed to establish an advanced Computer Learning Lab, providing… Continue reading KOICA volunteer transforms Shramik Shanti Secondary School with state-of-the-art computer learning lab

Kathmandu: Students who have submitted applications for the No Objection Certificate (NOC) since December 8 are urged to re-apply, following an unexpected server outage at the Foreign Study Permit Branch. The server disruption occurred at 10:30 on Thursday, leading to a four-day delay in the processing and issuance of NOCs. It has been confirmed that… Continue reading Re-application required for NOC due to server outage

Kathmandu: In a significant legal development, Patan High Court, Nepal, has issued a short-term interim order, barring the contentious transaction of Ncell shares. The order, issued by a single bench led by Judge Purushottam Prasad Dhakal on Thursday, prohibits Ncell, a prominent private sector telecom company in Nepal, from proceeding with the share transaction.The court… Continue reading Patan High Court halts controversial Ncell share transaction with interim order

Kathmandu: In a groundbreaking development, the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras has commenced in Thamel, the bustling tourist epicenter of Kathmandu. The initiative is spearheaded by the Thamel Tourism Development Council, in collaboration with the support of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Kathmandu Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari. Council Chairperson Bhabishwor Sharma revealed that the strategic… Continue reading CCTV installation in Thamel area begins

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