WORLD, TECHNOLOGY
Musk and experts call for halt in 'giant AI experiments'
Musk and experts call for halt in 'giant AI experiments'
PARIS, March 30: Billionaire mogul Elon Musk and a range of experts called on Wednesday for a pause in the development of powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems to allow time to make sure they are safe.
Mar 30, 2023
WORLD
Russia announces deal to boost oil supplies to India
Russia announces deal to boost oil supplies to India
MOSCOW, March 30: Russian energy giant Rosneft announced a deal on Wednesday to ramp up oil sales to India, as Moscow seeks new buyers in the wake of tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict.
Mar 30, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Ncell suspected of manipulating new telecom Bill to extend operating license beyond 2029
Ncell suspected of manipulating new telecom Bill to extend o...
The 25-year license period that Ncell obtained on September 1, 2004, is expiring in September 2029. As per the existing Telecommunication Act, 1997, after the expiry of the license period, Ncell will come under the ownership of Nepal government if it chooses not to limit its foreign ownership to les...
Mar 30, 2023
Editorial
A worrisome delay
A worrisome delay
The ruling parties have agreed to expand the cabinet in two phases with a few ministers scheduled to join the cabinet by Thursday evening, but this process has been delayed for far too long.
Mar 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Economic slowdown forces traders to defer customs clearance of imported goods
Economic slowdown forces traders to defer customs clearance...
KATHMANDU, March 29: A total of 2,380 imported automobiles and trucks loaded with imported goods have remained stranded at the Birgunj Dry Port after the importers were reluctant for customs clearance, citing the low demand at present.
Mar 29, 2023
ECONOMY
BFIs’ deposits collection increases by a notable amount
BFIs’ deposits collection increases by a notable amount
KATHMANDU, March 29: The banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have been under a cushion of liquidity position with an increase in deposit collection compared to their lackluster lending.
Mar 29, 2023
SOCIETY
Loan shark victims start getting sick, negotiations with the government uncertain
Loan shark victims start getting sick, negotiations with the...
KATHMANDU, March 29: Tired of the long walk and street protests, the victims of loan sharks have started falling ill.
Mar 29, 2023
POLITICS
CPN Unified Socialist prepares list of aspiring ministers
CPN Unified Socialist prepares list of aspiring ministers
KATHMANDU, March 29: CPN Unified Socialist is waiting for Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's response about the party’s participation in the government.
Mar 29, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal-India Border Coordination meeting concludes
Nepal-India Border Coordination meeting concludes
KATHMANDU, March 29: The Nepal-India Border Coordination meeting concluded at the office of the 66th battalion of Seema Surakshya Bal (SSB) Camp at Nautanwa in Uttar Pradesh State of India on Tuesday.
Mar 29, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse inches up 1.02 points, while daily turnover falls heavily to below Rs 1 billion on W...
Nepse inches up 1.02 points, while daily turnover falls heav...
KATHMANDU, March 29: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday crawled up by a marginal 1.02 points to close at 1,919.42 points.
Mar 29, 2023