Category: Tech

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

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