Kathmandu: The government has banned taking pictures and videos in schools and universities during examinations. During the Secondary Education Examination (SEE), the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a statement urging not to take pictures and videos of students in university and school annual and other examinations except for official purposes. A similar statement said that… Continue reading Govt bans taking pictures and videos inside examination hall
Nepal Telecom to distribute e-Sim
Kathmandu: Nepal Telecom has announced to the distribution of e-SIM in the near future.On Sunday, Sangeeta Pahadi, Chief Commercial Officer of Nepal Telecom and Ultimate Horizon Technologies Pvt. Ltd., local representative of Monty UK Global signed the agreement. As per the agreement, Monty UK Global will provide the necessary platform to provide e-SIM service to… Continue reading Nepal Telecom to distribute e-Sim
9 national players quit training
Kathmandu: National football players preparing for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers have revolted. Nine out of the 25 players in training have revolted and left the training. The players who left the hotel have not been contacted and the management has informed the ANFA leadership about this. The reason behind the issue is yet to… Continue reading 9 national players quit training
NAC flying to GBIA on Thursday carrying 260 passengers
Kathmandu: An ‘Operation Flight’ will be operated from the widebody aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) at Gautam Buddha International Airport on Thursday. Earlier, there a mechanical flight was conducted at the airport from Aerothai’s aircraft. The widebody aircraft carrying 260 passengers including Tourism Minister Prem Ale will take off from Kathmandu-based Tribhuvan International Airport… Continue reading NAC flying to GBIA on Thursday carrying 260 passengers
Govt announces two days a week public holiday
Kathmandu: The government has announced a public holiday for two days a week, on Saturday and Sunday. The new rule will come into effect from mid-May. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki informed that the decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. Meanwhile, office hours have been extended from… Continue reading Govt announces two days a week public holiday
Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44bn
(AP): The board of Twitter has agreed to a $44bn (£34.5bn) takeover offer from the billionaire Elon Musk. Mr Musk, who made the shock bid less than two weeks ago, said Twitter had “tremendous potential” that he would unlock. He also called for a series of changes from relaxing its content restrictions to eradicating fake… Continue reading Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44bn
Ukraine round-up: Russia hits railways as US pledges extra weapons
(AP): Russia hit railway infrastructure across Ukraine on Monday with the aim of disrupting foreign weapons supplies, while the US declared it would provide more weapons despite Moscow’s objections. At least five people were killed and 18 wounded in Russian strikes in the Vinnytsia region, according to Ukrainian officials. The railways are also used by… Continue reading Ukraine round-up: Russia hits railways as US pledges extra weapons
Fire break in Shivapuri National Park
Kathmandu: A fire has broken out in Shivapuri National Park. Helicopters have also used water to control the fire. However, it didn’t come under control till Tuesday evening. According to the police, water has not been pumped from the helicopter as it was evening. Earlier, water was pumped from a helicopter when a fire broke… Continue reading Fire break in Shivapuri National Park
Tourism minister seek explanation from NAC after taking a jumbo team to Saudi Arabia
Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Prem Ale has demanded an explanation after a jumbo team of non-flight people was taken to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, started by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). According to the secretariat of Tourism Minister Ale, many people not related to the flight had been taken to Riyadh on the… Continue reading Tourism minister seek explanation from NAC after taking a jumbo team to Saudi Arabia
Country marks 7th earthquake day
Kathmandu: The country has marked the seventh memorial day of the Gorkha earthquake today by organizing various programs. A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Barpak in Gorkha district at 11:56 am on April 25, 2015. The quake killed at least 9,000 people while more than eight lakh private houses were damaged and about one thousand five… Continue reading Country marks 7th earthquake day