Kathmandu: In a surprising turn of events, the US Dollar has surged to unprecedented levels against the Nepali rupee, setting a new record high, as reported by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). According to the latest data released by NRB on Wednesday, the buying rate for the US dollar has reached an all-time high of… Continue reading US dollar hits record high against Nepali currency, impacting economy
Nepali transgender activist Ruksana Kapali featured on BBC’s list of influential women
Kathmandu: Ruksana Kapali, a prominent transgender human rights activist from Nepal, has earned a coveted spot on the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) prestigious list of influential women for the year. The annual list, released on Tuesday, comprises 100 women recognized for their inspiring contributions and impact on a global scale. Kapali, a member of the… Continue reading Nepali transgender activist Ruksana Kapali featured on BBC’s list of influential women
IAWRT gears up for third edition of International Women Film Festival to spotlight female directors
Kathmandu: The International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) is set to host the third edition of the International Women Film Festival on November 25, aiming to foster and celebrate the work of women film directors. IAWRT, serving as the umbrella organization for female journalists in both national and international radio and television… Continue reading IAWRT gears up for third edition of International Women Film Festival to spotlight female directors
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
Prohibited zone declared in Kathmandu: gatherings from Maitighar to New Baneshwor restricted for 30 Days
Kathmandu: In response to potential clashes, Chief District Officer Jitendra Basnet has declared a restricted area, spanning from Maitighar Mandala to New Baneshwar Chowk, for a duration of 30 days. The move comes ahead of planned demonstrations by a youth association affiliated with UML and medical professional Durga Prasai. The order cites concerns over maintaining… Continue reading Prohibited zone declared in Kathmandu: gatherings from Maitighar to New Baneshwor restricted for 30 Days
Sacked OpenAI boss Sam Altman to join Microsoft
Kathmandu: Sam Altman is joining Microsoft, the tech-giant has announced, ending speculation he might return to OpenAI just 48 hours after his chaotic ousting. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that Altman would be joining Microsoft to lead “a new advanced AI research team”. Meanwhile, ex-Twitch CEO Emmett Shear will become… Continue reading Sacked OpenAI boss Sam Altman to join Microsoft
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
UNICEF calls for urgent action and recommitment to child rights in Nepal
On World Children’s Day, UNICEF calls on everyone – government, development partners, civil society, media, private sector and many more – for urgent action to protect children and their rights in Nepal. Celebrated every year on 20 November, World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s Global Day of Action for children and marks the anniversary of the adoption… Continue reading UNICEF calls for urgent action and recommitment to child rights in Nepal
Elon Musk’s Starship rocket to make second flight
Kathmandu: American entrepreneur Elon Musk will have another go shortly at launching his mammoth new rocket, Starship. The vehicle’s maiden flight in April ended in spectacular style when it lost control and exploded four minutes after leaving the ground in Texas. Debris from the 120m-tall (393ft) rocket fell into the Gulf of Mexico. Engineers at… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Starship rocket to make second flight