Cases of fraud in social media increases, police urged to remain alert

Kathmandu: Nepal Police has warned to avoid fraud through social media. The police have urged to remain alert after the number of people cheating via mobile, messenger, viber, WhatsApp among others from different foreign numbers has increased. Police have arrested three people with Rs 53,000 in cash on the charge of sending money through IME… Continue reading Cases of fraud in social media increases, police urged to remain alert

New York City to Install Rooftop Solar Arrays on 47 public places

NEW YORK: The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) has announced the selection of two firms today, to install rooftop solar arrays on nearly 50 public places. The public places includes schools across the five boroughs, the Wards Island Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in Manhattan, and three… Continue reading New York City to Install Rooftop Solar Arrays on 47 public places

Deuba says congress receiving cooperation proposals from both groups of NCP

File Photo Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba addressing a seminar on "Non-Violence and Peace: Today's Context" on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of Mahendra Narayan Nidhi organized by the Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Memorial Foundation on February 24. Photo Courtesy: Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has held discussions with leaders close to him before the meeting. This morning, Deuba had a discussion with central members close to him at his residence in Budhanilkantha. Deuba’s talks with leaders focused on the Supreme Court’s restoration of the House of Representatives and changing political developments. NCP’s… Continue reading Deuba says congress receiving cooperation proposals from both groups of NCP

IPO results can now be seen from three sites only

Kathmandu: The results of the initial public offering (IPO) can now be seen from only three sites. Earlier, the issue of privacy was questioned as there was an arrangement to view the results of the IPO from various media outlets. Addressing the grievances, CDS and Clearing Limited stated that it has changed the regulations so… Continue reading IPO results can now be seen from three sites only

Govt keeps on adding death toll caused by Covid-19

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Kathmandu: The government has added details of 82 people who lost their lives due to corona virus infection. The government added details of 618 people on Wednesday and 82 people on Thursday. The details of the deceased have been added after analyzing the data from various hospitals, municipalities and other responsible bodies, as stated by… Continue reading Govt keeps on adding death toll caused by Covid-19

Congress decides not to cooperate until NCP dispute is resolved

Kathmandu: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress has decided not to cooperate with any party until the final settlement of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) dispute. A meeting of office bearers and former office bearers held at the residence of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha on Thursday reviewed the political situation after the… Continue reading Congress decides not to cooperate until NCP dispute is resolved

DEC announces Southern zone ‘Holiday Deer Hunt’ for December

New York: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced the adoption of a new regulation to establish a “Holiday Deer Hunt” today by extending the late bow and muzzleloader hunting seasons for deer from December 26 to Janauary 1, in New York’s Southern Zone. “As part of our ongoing… Continue reading DEC announces Southern zone ‘Holiday Deer Hunt’ for December

Congresswoman Grace Meng Endorses Sandra Ung for City Council

New York: Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) has endorsed Sandra Ung today for City Council in New York’s 20th Council District, the first endorsement by the Congresswoman in the 2021 primaries. Following endorsements by Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz and a slate of labor unions, the Congresswoman’s support shows a consolidation of support by community leaders and organized… Continue reading Congresswoman Grace Meng Endorses Sandra Ung for City Council

Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2018, file photo a man using a mobile phone walks past Google offices in New York. Australia’s laws forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news are ready to take effect, though the laws' architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals. The Parliament on Thursday, Feb . 25, 2021, passed amendments to the so-called News Media Bargaining Code agreed between Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday. Photo Courtesy: AP

CANBERRA, Australia (AP): Australia’s law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is ready to take effect, though the laws’ architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals. The Parliament on Thursday passed the final amendments to the so-called News Media Bargaining Code agreed between Treasurer Josh Frydenberg… Continue reading Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news

Facebook bans all Myanmar military-linked accounts and ads

An anti-coup protester holds a placard requesting military action against Myanmar military in Yangon, Myanmar Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. Protesters against the military's seizure of power in Myanmar were back on the streets of cities and towns on Thursday as regional diplomatic efforts to resolve Myanmar's political crisis intensified Wednesday. Photo Courtesy: AP

YANGON, Myanmar (AP): Social media giant Facebook announced Thursday it was banning all accounts linked to Myanmar’s military as well as ads from military-controlled companies in the wake of the army’s seizure of power on Feb. 1. It said in a statement that it was treating the post-coup situation in Myanmar as an “emergency,” explaining… Continue reading Facebook bans all Myanmar military-linked accounts and ads