Kathmandu: Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. Two $50,000 donations were posted Friday under the singer’s name on a GoFundMe page. Swift’s representative confirmed the donations to Variety, the trade publication reported, and The Associated Press… Continue reading Taylor Swift gives $100,000 to the family of the woman killed in the Chiefs parade shooting
X accused of taking payments from terrorists
Kathmandu: Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, granted subscription perks to designated terrorist groups and others barred from operating in the US, according to campaigners. The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found X had granted blue check marks to accounts tied to Hezbollah members, among others. For $8 (£6.40) a month, a tick allows longer posts and… Continue reading X accused of taking payments from terrorists
Korean language test to begin from 19th February
Kathmandu: The Employment Permit Section Korea, a division of the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE), has announced the commencement of the Korean Language Test (KLT) from February 19th. The exams will be held at the National Vocational Training Academy in Bhainsepati, as revealed by Maiya Kandel, the Director at EPS Korea. The KLT will be… Continue reading Korean language test to begin from 19th February
Kathmandu Metropolitan City mandates online monthly reporting for health institutions
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has issued directives to all health institutions within its jurisdiction, spanning private and community hospitals, including polyclinics, to submit their monthly reports through an online system. The initiative aims to streamline data collection and enhance the Integrated Health Management Information System (IHMIS). Sajina Maharjan, Acting Head of KMC Health Department,… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City mandates online monthly reporting for health institutions
PM Dahal calls for halting money outflow in the name of higher education
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the outflow of money from countries like Nepal for higher education should be stopped. Addressing the inauguration of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) – North Zone Vice Chancellors’ Meet 2024 & Bharat-Nepal Higher Education Summit today, he underscored the need for making efforts for retaining within… Continue reading PM Dahal calls for halting money outflow in the name of higher education
RPP to present memorandum to PM outlining demands for nationalism, development, and good governance
Kathmandu: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has announced its intent to submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister on February 21, outlining a set of demands centered around nationalism, development, good governance, and improved service delivery. In a meeting held on Wednesday, the movement mobilization committee, party officials, central members, district chairpersons of the Kathmandu… Continue reading RPP to present memorandum to PM outlining demands for nationalism, development, and good governance
Human trafficking racket busted in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: In a significant crackdown, the Kathmandu Police Range apprehended nine individuals, including eight Indian nationals and one Nepali, on charges of orchestrating a human trafficking scheme that involved holding Indian nationals hostage. The perpetrators had duped their victims with false promises of facilitating their journey to the United States. A special police team, led… Continue reading Human trafficking racket busted in Kathmandu
Nepal clinches semifinal spot in ACC Women’s Premier Cup winning over Kuwait
Kathmandu: In a thrilling quarterfinal clash, the Nepali women’s cricket team secured its place in the semifinals of the ‘ACC Women’s Premier Cup’ by defeating Kuwait with an impressive eight-wicket victory. The match took place at the iconic Patan Cricket Ground, where Nepal won the toss and elected to bowl. The decision proved crucial as… Continue reading Nepal clinches semifinal spot in ACC Women’s Premier Cup winning over Kuwait
IMF team identifies investment-friendly environment in Nepal’s energy sector
Kathmandu: A team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that visited Nepal has found an investment-friendly environment in the energy infrastructure sector in Nepal despite various challenges in Nepal’s economy. The IMF staff team, led by Tidiane Kinda, conducted a staff visit to Nepal from February 5-12, 2024, to discuss recent macroeconomic developments and the… Continue reading IMF team identifies investment-friendly environment in Nepal’s energy sector
Attempted illegal currency transport foiled at Tribhuvan International Airport
Kathmandu: In a significant operation, authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have apprehended a 19-year-old girl, Sushmita Gole, from Jugal Rural Municipality-2, Sindhupalchowk, for attempting to transport currency illegally to the UAE. The incident unfolded on Monday afternoon when TIA authorities detained Gole during routine checks. Upon inspection at the baggage checking area, the police… Continue reading Attempted illegal currency transport foiled at Tribhuvan International Airport