Stakeholders stress on implementation of digital framework

Kathmandu: Stakeholders have raised their voices for the effective implementation of the ‘Digital Nepal Framework’. Speakers of the interaction titled ‘Technology’ Journal Launch and ‘Disruption of Digital Nepal Construction’ organized by the Tech Journos Forum (TJF) on the occasion of National Information Technology Day have stressed the need to effectively move forward by correcting the… Continue reading Stakeholders stress on implementation of digital framework

Mariupol civilian evacuation begins to Ukraine and Russia-held territories

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(BBC): Dozens of civilians have been evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol to Russian-controlled territory after weeks under siege. The massive industrial area is the last hold-out of Ukrainian troops in the strategically significant city. Russia said dozens of civilians have arrived in a village it controls. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a large… Continue reading Mariupol civilian evacuation begins to Ukraine and Russia-held territories

Election commission to take action for insulting candidates and parties on social media

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has warned that action will be taken against those who insult candidates and political parties on social media. In a statement issued on Sunday, the commission said that posting inaccurate, misleading, character assassination, personal insults and defamatory material targeting candidates and political parties on social media would violate the freedom… Continue reading Election commission to take action for insulting candidates and parties on social media

Melamchi water distribution begins in Kathmandu

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Kathmandu: Distribution of 170 million liters of Melamchi water has started in Kathmandu Valley from today. Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) distributed 170 million liters of Melamchi water from today. Now, water will reach one lakh 75 thousand taps from nine storage centers. When 170 million liters of water is sent to the distribution system,… Continue reading Melamchi water distribution begins in Kathmandu

ISPs threaten to cutoff internet connection ahead of election

Kathmandu: The Internet Service Providers Association of Nepal (ISPAN), an umbrella organization of Internet service providers, has warned that internet services across Nepal may be cut off ahead of local election.ISPAN has warned that the Internet may be cut off during the local election because the government has failed to pay foreign companies to purchase… Continue reading ISPs threaten to cutoff internet connection ahead of election

Musk sells $4B in Tesla shares, presumably for Twitter deal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk holds a press conference to introduce the auto-driving system upgrade for Chinese Tesla owners in Beijing, China on Oct. 23, 2015. Photo Courtesy: Chinatopix via AP

DETROIT (AP): Elon Musk has sold 4.4 million shares of Tesla stock worth roughly $4 billion, most likely to help fund his purchase of Twitter. Musk reported the sale in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday. The shares were sold over the past few days, at prices ranging from $872.02 to… Continue reading Musk sells $4B in Tesla shares, presumably for Twitter deal

CAAN withdraw its decision of operating late-night flights in domestic sector

Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to allow domestic airlines to fly according to the old slots. The CAAN had sent a letter to the airlines on Thursday instructing them to bring the flight schedule till 12 am but the flight schedule on Friday was not approved. However, the airline operators’… Continue reading CAAN withdraw its decision of operating late-night flights in domestic sector

Supreme court continue the interim order regarding NRB governor

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Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has continued the order to keep the action against Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) as it is.With this order, the governor will be able to continue working. A bench of Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Tanka Bahadur Moktan on Friday upheld the earlier interim order. Earlier, a… Continue reading Supreme court continue the interim order regarding NRB governor

TIA staffers including sanitation workers involved in gold smuggling

Kathmandu: Five employees of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), including two cleaners, have been arrested on charges of smuggling gold.Two kilograms and 332 grams of illegally imported gold was smuggled out through them. It has been found that they have been involved in smuggling gold smuggled from abroad to the airport. That five persons including… Continue reading TIA staffers including sanitation workers involved in gold smuggling

ANFA selects another 17 players for training after coach-player dispute

Kathmandu: Seventeen new players have been called up for the closed training of the national football team.According to ANFA, 17 new players have been called up after 10 players of the national team left closed training due to a dispute with head coach Abdullah Almutairi. Goalkeepers Bikesh Kuthu, Bishal Sunar and Abhishek Baral are among… Continue reading ANFA selects another 17 players for training after coach-player dispute