Kathmandu: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday has revealed the 366 feature films that are eligible for the 93rd Oscars. With today’s list finalized, Academy voting will begin along with nominations to be announced March 15. Lists of the films eligible for Best Picture at the 93rd annual Academy Awards: Absent… Continue reading 366 feature films shortlisted for Oscars 2021
US carries out airstrikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militias
(CNN): The US military on Thursday struck a site in Syria used by two Iranian-backed militia groups in response to rocket attacks on American forces in the region in the past two weeks. The strikes, which mark the US military’s first known action under President Joe Biden, swiftly drew criticism from a Democratic lawmaker. The… Continue reading US carries out airstrikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militias
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
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
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