- Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Meta bans Russian state media
US tech giant Meta said late Monday that it was banning Russian state media outlets from its apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, following US prosecutors' allegations that RT had covertly funded influence campaigns through social media.
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RSP national assembly: Discussion on organizational report and province-wise 'reporting' today
The national assembly of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has kicked off at Nepal Academy in Kathmandu today.
Petroleum products exploration in Dailekh, 55 per cent drilling completed
By Kamal Sharma, Dailekh, Sept.17: 55 per cent of drilling work has been completed under the exploration of the petroleum products in the Bhairavi rural municipality-1 Jaljale, Dailekh.According to the project, the work was started last May to be completed within four months, but, so far, only 55 per cent of the drilling work owing to hard rocks. According to the geologist of the Department of Mines and Geology Prakash Luitel, so far, drilling up to a depth of 2,200 meters has been completed. A total of 4,000 meters of drilling needs to be done for a project. He said that that drilling was started to complete it within four months, however, due to the hard rocks underground the drilling work is estimated to be completed by the middle of November.Presently, the experts are collecting the data by testing the stones and soil extracted from a depth of 2-2 meters. He said, "Additional three studies of source rock, reserve wire rock, and seal rock will be carried out after 2,700 drilling. The signals under the criteria set for petroleum products are being successfully obtained."The 45 ropani of land has been acquired in the Jaljale area of Bhairabi Rural Municipality-1, Lekh, Dailekh for drilling.Currently, a group of 70 people including Chinese nationals are doing the drilling work. The agreement was signed with the government of the Republic of China on February 28, 2019, to complete the investigation of petroleum products within three years in Sristhan, Nabisthan and Paduka of Dailekh. Petroleum products are being explored with financial aid of 2.5 billion rupees and technical support from the Chinese government.
CNP to welcome eight elephant calves this year
Eight elephant calves are arriving at the Elephant Breeding and Training Centre of the Chitwan National Park (CNP) at Khorsor this year. While two calves have already been born the Centre is awaiting the birth of the remaining six, said Mana Puran Chaudhary, Chief of the Training Centre.
French Embassy felicitates athlete Palesha
Kathmandu, Sept 17: The French Embassy in Nepal has felicitated Nepali athlete Palesha Goverdhan amidst a function in the federal capital.Nepal's first Paralympic medalist Palesha was honoured for her achievement in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. She won a bronze medal in the women’s 57kg category of Para taekwondo. It was a proud moment for Nepal and a significant milestone in the country's sporting history, the French Embassy in Nepal stated in a press release.The event was attended by Minister for Youth and Sports, Teju Lal Chaudhary, sports representatives, and business leaders. On the occasion, French Ambassador Virginie Corteval congratulated Palesha for her hard work and success. The Ambassador remarked, “Palesha, you are a beacon of hope and determination. Your journey reflects the audacity to dream and conquer challenges. You have revealed the immense talent of Nepali athletes to the world.”The event also served as an opportunity to introduce the Choose France/Marque France initiative, which encourages collaboration in business, culture, education etc between France and other countries, including Nepal.In alignment with the values of the Choose France/Marque France campaign, Goverdhan’s achievement reflects the spirit of perseverance, cooperation, and excellence that both nations strive to promote, it was shared.Moreover, the Embassy announced Choose France Tour, scheduled for 28 September 2024 at the Alliance Française, where Nepali students will have the chance to learn more about studying in France and meet the representatives from more than 15 prestigious French educational institutions. (RSS)
Manakamana Cable Car service goes digital
The Manakamana Cable Car resumed after upgrade today. With the upgrade, the cable transportation run by the Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd has gone digital.
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said Monday. It’s a devastating setback for polio eradication, since the virus is one of the world’s most infectious and any unva
China's economy softens in August
China's economy softened in August, extending a slowdown in industrial activity and real estate prices as Beijing faces pressure to ramp up spending to stimulate demand. Data published by
Inauguration of HICDP-School Building of Shree Mahendra Shanti Secondary School
The School Building of Shree Mahendra Shanti Secondary School, Suryabinayak Municipality, Bhaktapur, built with Government of India’s financial assistance at the project cost of NRs.11.30 million under ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ was jointly inaugurated today by Durlav Thapa Chhetri, Member of Parliament, House of Representatives, Constituency No.2, Bhaktapur, Ishwar Bahadur Thapa, Chief, District Coordination Committee, Sarita Timsina (Bhattarai), Deputy Mayor,Suryabinayak Municipality, Bhaktapur and Avinash Kumar Singh, First Secretary, Embassy of India, Kathmandu. Political
Foreign Minister Dr Rana leaves for Canada
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has left for Canada on Monday evening to attend the Meeting of Women Foreign Ministers scheduled for 19 to 20 September in Toronto.
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Budget session of Federal Parliament ends from midnight today
The budget session of the House of Representatives (HoR) and National Assembly (NA) has ended effective from midnight today.
PM Oli to address UNGA highlighting on tenets of Nepal's foreign policy
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, has made it clear that he will not do anything to bow down Nepal's image in international arena while participating in the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations.
Land related commission to be formed within a month: Minister Adhikari
Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation Balram Adhikari has promised to form a commission within a month to solve the problem of the landless squatters.
