CANBERRA, Australia (AP): International tourists and business travelers began arriving in Australia with few restrictions on Monday, bringing together families in tearful reunions after separations of two years or longer forced by some of the most draconian pandemic measures of any democracy in the world. Australia closed its borders to tourists in March 2020 in… Continue reading Australia welcomes back tourists with toy koalas, Tim Tams
At Olympics, cybersecurity worries linger in background
BEIJING (AP): Warnings to use disposable “burner” phones and laptops. Privacy-protecting software. Concerns about a security flaw in an official Games smartphone app. Such precautions fueled unease about data privacy for competitors and attendees at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Not everyone heeded them. “Honestly, I’ve been coming to China for 12 years or whatever,… Continue reading At Olympics, cybersecurity worries linger in background
Nepal reach semifinals of T20 World Cup qualifiers
Kathmandu: Nepal has reached the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers after winning matches of Group A. Nepal reached the target of 81 runs set by Canada at the Emirates Stadium in Oman on Saturday by losing two wickets in 14 overs. Kushal Bhurtel scored 34 runs and Dipendra Singh Airy scored 27… Continue reading Nepal reach semifinals of T20 World Cup qualifiers
Traffic police launch mobile app to detect fake driving license
Kathmandu: The traffic police has started using the mobile app to check whether riders are carrying fake driving license. After the Department of Transport Management developed a mobile app for checking driver’s license and handed it over to the Metropolitan Traffic Police today, the traffic police will now be able to check the fake license… Continue reading Traffic police launch mobile app to detect fake driving license
Lawmakers suggest making law for living together relationships
Kathmandu: Stating that the problem of living together is increasing in Nepal, the parliamentarians have suggested making a law to address it. At a meeting of the Women and Social Affairs Committee under the House of Representatives held at Singha Durbar on Monday, MP’s have stressed on law needed to address the problem of Living… Continue reading Lawmakers suggest making law for living together relationships
Nepal Army to conduct cleaning campaign in mountains
Kathmandu: The Nepal Army is going to launch mountaing cleaning campaign dubbed ‘Safa Himal Abhiyan’ in the upcoming mountaineering season. During the campaign officials deployed by Nepal Army will clean Mount Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Kanchenjunga and Mt Manaslu. According to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, a total of 29 troops will… Continue reading Nepal Army to conduct cleaning campaign in mountains
MCC table in Parliament
Kathmandu: The grant agreement between the US aid agency Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Nepal has been tabled in the House of Representatives 32 months after it was registered in the Millennium Challenge Compact Parliament. On behalf of Finance Minister Janardan Sharma, Information Technology and Communications Minister Gyanendra Karki table the agreement… Continue reading MCC table in Parliament
The Queen tests positive for Covid
(BBC): The Queen has tested positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace has said. The monarch is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor over the coming week, the palace said. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” it added in a statement. Her eldest… Continue reading The Queen tests positive for Covid
Country marks democracy day
Kathmandu: A special ceremony has been held at Tundikhel in Kathmandu today on the occasion of Democracy Day. Democracy Day is celebrated in Nepal on February 19 every year on the occasion of the end of 104 years of Rana rule. The program organized in Tundikhel was attended by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, Vice President… Continue reading Country marks democracy day
Calibration flight begins at Gautam Buddha Intl Airport
Kathmandu: The long-awaited calibration flight has started on Friday at Gautam Buddha International Airport. Aerothai’s special aircraft, including technicians, has conducted a test flight for 10 days to check whether the equipment connected to the communication, navigation and surveillance at the airport is working smoothly. Aerothai’s team will stay in Bhairahawa till February 27. The… Continue reading Calibration flight begins at Gautam Buddha Intl Airport