Kathmandu: Online search queries related to “climate anxiety” have risen, according to data gathered by Google and shared exclusively with BBC 100 Women. Studies also suggests that women are more affected by climate anxiety than men. The rise of wildfires, floods and droughts around the world are just some of the highly visible signs of… Continue reading Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’
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Supreme Court issues show cause order on TikTok ban decision
Kathmandu: In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court (SC) has taken a decisive step by issuing a show cause order in response to the government’s controversial decision to ban the popular social networking site, TikTok. Justice Binod Sharma, presiding over a single bench, conducted a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, seeking clarity on the rationale… Continue reading Supreme Court issues show cause order on TikTok ban decision
Korea grants Nepal state-of-the-art biochemistry analyzers
Kathmandu: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has donated fully automated biochemistry analyzers, valued at USD 402,500, to Nepal. The official handover took place at the Ministry of Health and Population today, in the presence of Dr Roshan Pokhrel, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal and Park Tae-Young, the Ambassador… Continue reading Korea grants Nepal state-of-the-art biochemistry analyzers
Supreme court receives new writ petition against TikTok ban
Kathmandu: In a recent development, an additional writ petition was submitted to the Supreme Court on Monday, contesting the government’s decision to ban the popular video-sharing app, TikTok. Advocate Jagannath Dulal lodged this latest petition, marking the eleventh challenge to the ban. Previously, ten writ petitions had been filed at the apex court, all seeking… Continue reading Supreme court receives new writ petition against TikTok ban
Nepal Telecommunication Authority forms committee to monitor TikTok ban implementation
Kathmandu: In response to the government’s decision to ban TikTok in Nepal, the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has established a technical committee led by Director Bijay Kumar Rai to ensure the effective implementation of the ban. The committee, formed during an NTA meeting on Friday, comprises four members, including Sudhir Parajuli, President of the Internet… Continue reading Nepal Telecommunication Authority forms committee to monitor TikTok ban implementation
Supreme Court to conduct preliminary hearing on TikTok ban writ petitions
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
Nepal Telecommunication Authority issues warning to ISPs regarding TikTok ban
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
Nepal Government Announces Ban on TikTok
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
CCTV camera installation begins in Thamel area
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
First all-electric ride-sharing app ‘eDrive Nepal’ begins operation with 52 electric taxis and scooters
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