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US demands visa applicants to submit social media details



WASHINGTON: Now, almost all applicants for US visas have to submit their social media details, according to new rules by the States Department.

The regulations state that applicants need to submit their social media names and five years’ worth of email addresses and phone numbers.

Certain diplomatic and official visa applicants will be exempt from the stringent new measures. However, people traveling to the US to work or to study will have to hand over their information, the BBC reported.

Publish Date : 02 June 2019 10:40 AM

Prospects for democratic renewal in Nepal after the recent elections

The election held on Falgun 21, 2082—corresponding to March 5,

NEA announces power cuts in parts of Kathmandu today

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced scheduled power

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of

Cloudy conditions with rain expected in several provinces today

KATHMANDU: Nepal is currently experiencing the partial influence of westerly

NRB sets today’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has fixed the foreign currency