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Govt committed to reduce digital divide: Minister Dr Timilsina
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (693+ words) KATHMANDU: Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has said the government is committed to expanding information and communication facilities- telephone and internet- in the remote places by ensuring quality service. In the meeting of the Education, Health and…...
Internet, telephone services enhanced at Korala border checkpoint
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (340+ words) MUSTANG: Additional equipment has been installed for the micro web BTS tower at the no-man's land near the Korala checkpoint on the Nepal'China border here. It is stated that a team from Nepal Telecom Regional Directorate Pokhara and Nepal Telecom…...
Nepal Telecom expands 4 G internet service to remote areas
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (105+ words) KATHMANDU: Nepal Telecom has continued its work to expand internet services in remote and geographically challenging areas of Nepal in line with the government's commitment to improving connectivity. As part of this initiative, 4 G service has been successfully launched a…...
4 G service begins at Pathivara Temple
2+ week, 3+ day ago (124+ words) TAPLEJUNG: In a bid to convenience communications for the visitors at Pathivara Temple, a 4 G service has been launched here. Pathivara Temple, located in the eastern hill of Nepal, is a famous pilgrim site. At the initiative of the Pathivara…...
Nepal Telecom spectrum dispute deepens as NTA chairman refuses to implement decision
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (341+ words) KATHMANDU: A fresh controversy has erupted in Nepal's telecom sector after Bhupendra Bhandari, chairman of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority, reportedly refused to implement a spectrum allocation decision despite having signed the official meeting minutes approving it. According to multiple sources…...
Nepal's digital dream faces reality check over Gmail and Whats App dependence
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1381+ words) With no standalone data protection law in place, Nepal's digital transformation effort faces growing concerns over privacy, sovereignty, and cybersecurity risks KATHMANDU: On March 15, Balendra Shah (Balen) publicly shared a Gmail address, "balenforpmnepal,' even before his appointment as Prime Minister....
Over 10, 000 online betting apps and websites blocked
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (315+ words) KATHMANDU: Over 10, 000 applications and websites used for online betting and gambling have been shut down. According to the Deputy Director of the Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) Surya Prasad Lamichhane, the unlawfully-operated betting apps and websites have been identified and blocked....
Indonesia bans social media for those under 16
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (205+ words) english. nepalnews. com Indonesia bans social media for those under 16 KATHMANDU: Indonesia has banned children from using social media. As governments around the world take steps to protect young people from online harm, Indonesia has also prohibited children under 16 from…...
Social media platforms removed 4. 7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (650+ words) WELLINGTON: Social media companies have revoked access to about 4. 7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said. "We stared down everybody who said it couldn't be…...
Seven Chinese nationals arrested in Kathmandu for illegal call bypass operation
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (227+ words) Nepalnews. com Seven Chinese nationals arrested in Kathmandu for illegal call bypass operation KATHMANDU: Nepal Police have arrested seven Chinese nationals for allegedly operating an illegal international call bypass scheme, authorities said on Monday. The suspects were detained by the…...