Kathmandu: Today, the 70th International Customs Day is being celebrated organizing various programs. According to the decision of the World Customs Organization, this day is being celebrated on every January 26. The main slogan of the day is to make the customs service efficient through digital technology. On the occasion of this day, Nepal government… Continue reading Country marks 70th International Customs Day
Corruption case against 18 people and nine companies
Kathmandu: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 18 people, including former president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Pashupati Murarka, alleging corruption in the cement industries. Authorities have also filed lawsuits against the nine companies. A corruption case has been filed… Continue reading Corruption case against 18 people and nine companies
Case filed against former football captain Hari Khadka
Kathmandu: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case in a special court today against Hari Khadka, a former captain of the National Football Team, alleging that he got a job in the Nepal Police by submitting fake educational qualification certificate. According to the commission, the investigation has revealed that… Continue reading Case filed against former football captain Hari Khadka
Microsoft profits up 21%, giving cushion for gaming push
(AP): Demand for Microsoft’s cloud-computing services and work software helped boost its quarterly profits by 21% as the pandemic continued to keep many office workers at least partly at home. The Redmond, Washington company on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $18.8 billion. It posted revenue of $51.7 billion for the October-December period, up 20%… Continue reading Microsoft profits up 21%, giving cushion for gaming push
Rihanna’s foundation donates $15 million to climate justice
(AP):Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social-justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her Clara Lionel Foundation. The “We Found Love” singer on Tuesday announced the donation to 18 climate justice organizations doing work in seven Caribbean nations and the United States. They include the Climate Justice Alliance,… Continue reading Rihanna’s foundation donates $15 million to climate justice
Delay in creating new cybersecurity board prompts concern
RICHMOND, Va. (AP): It’s a key part of President Joe Biden’s plans to fight major ransomware attacks and digital espionage campaigns: creating a board of experts that would investigate major incidents to see what went wrong and try to prevent the problems from happening again — much like a transportation safety board does with plane… Continue reading Delay in creating new cybersecurity board prompts concern
PM urges businessmen to invest in fertilizer factories
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has urged the industrialists to invest to open fertilizer factories in the country. Meeting the industrialists, businessmen and government representatives who have returned after assisting the Afghan people in Baluwatar on Tuesday, Prime Minister Deuba called for opening a fertilizer factory in Nepal. He also said that the government… Continue reading PM urges businessmen to invest in fertilizer factories
Schools to resume for five days from Jan 30 to vaccinate students
Kathmandu: The government has decided to open schools for five days from January 30 to vaccinate students against Covid-19. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has issued a notice on Tuesday urging the students to be vaccinated from January 30. Ministry spokesperson Deepak Sharma informed that the vaccination will be carried out at schools… Continue reading Schools to resume for five days from Jan 30 to vaccinate students
Another 12,008 people confirmed positive, 8 died of covid
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 12,008 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus (Covid-19) while eight have died due to the infection. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, out of 18,103 PCR samples 9,432 samples tested positive while among 7,806 antigen samples 2,576 samples tested positive. Meanwhile, 3,040 people have… Continue reading Another 12,008 people confirmed positive, 8 died of covid
Govt asks details from passengers who paid expensive fares on chartered flight
Kathmandu: The government has demanded details from passengers who paid more than the stipulated fare on a chartered flight last year. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has appealed passengers, who have returned Nepal last year on chartered flights, to give the evidences to the ministry. Passengers who have paid expensive fare can… Continue reading Govt asks details from passengers who paid expensive fares on chartered flight