Category: Tech

Kathmandu: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has claimed his Neuralink company has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he said “promising” brain activity had been detected after the procedure and the patient was “recovering well”. The company’s goal is to connect human brains to… Continue reading Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip

Kathmandu: Fusemachines Inc., a prominent enterprise AI products and solutions provider, and CSLM Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: CSLM), a special purpose acquisition company, have officially entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination. This strategic move is expected to facilitate Fusemachines’ transition into a publicly traded company upon completion. Upon the fulfillment of customary closing… Continue reading Fusemachines announces definitive agreement for business combination with CSLM Acquisition Corp.

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT) in Nepal has opened the floor for input on the proposed ‘Social Sites (Use and Regulations) Act, 2080 BS.’ The purpose of the bill is to curb the misuse of social media platforms, fostering a more responsible, secure, and orderly use. The main objectives of the… Continue reading MoCIT calls for input on proposed ‘Social Sites Act’

Kathmandu: In a proactive approach towards enhancing crime control, investigation, and traffic management, the Nepal Police has embraced cutting-edge technology, yielding promising outcomes in their operational efficiency. According to police sources, the integration of modern technologies has proven crucial in substantiating the authenticity of evidence presented in court, especially when suspects deny their involvement in… Continue reading Nepal Police adopts State-of-the-Art technology for crime control and traffic management

Kathmandu: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nepal have ceased payments to their Indian service provider, Upstream, for the past 10 months. The ISPs cite the government’s failure to address foreign exchange rate issues as the primary reason for this drastic measure. The Federation of Computer Association of Nepal (CAN Federation) has officially addressed the matter,… Continue reading ISP in Nepal halt payments to Indian Service Provider amidst foreign exchange rate dispute

Kathmandu: Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Sunita Dangol, officially inaugurated the state-of-the-art E-library at the Central Department of Nepali, Tribhuvan University (TU). The inauguration marked a significant step towards harnessing 21st-century technology to showcase Nepal’s rich linguistic, artistic, literary, and cultural heritage on a global scale. The E-library, enriched with a diverse collection… Continue reading Grand inauguration of E-library at Tribhuvan University celebrated by Kathmandu Metropolitan City

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