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PM Dahal justifies TikTok ban as a measure to tackle social chaos
Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has defended the recent ban on the popular social network TikTok, asserting that the decision was reached through extensive deliberations and with the consensus of all political parties. Speaking at a program in Bhaktapur on the occasion of Nepal Sambat, Prime Minister Dahal emphasized the necessity of controlling social chaos for the benefit of society.
NTA warns of action against ISPs failing to shut down TikTok
The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has issued a stern warning, signaling its intent to take action against internet service providers (ISPs) that fail to promptly shut down the popular social media platform TikTok. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the NTA directed all ISPs and mobile service providers to enforce the immediate shutdown of TikTok.
KMC Mayor Balen calls for regulation instead of TikTok shutdown
Balen Shah, the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, has emphasized the need to establish a mechanism for punishing individuals disrupting social harmony on TikTok rather than resorting to outright closure. Expressing his hope that the current TikTok shutdown could pave the way for effective regulation, Mayor Shah envisions a dignified relaunch of the platform.
Ban on TikTok is violation of constitutional freedom: Stakeholders
Stakeholders have strongly asserted that the recent prohibition on the popular social network TikTok constitutes a significant infringement upon the constitutional freedom granted to citizens. This condemnation comes in response to the government’s decision to impose a ban on TikTok usage in Nepal. A joint statement issued by approximately 30 organizations, including the Digital Freedom Coalition, Digital Rights Nepal, Center for Media Research, and the Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) characterized the government’s action as untimely and arbitrary.
42 people arrested in Kanchanpur for gambling
In a crackdown on illicit gambling activities, Kanchanpur police arrested 42 individuals from various locations in the district. The arrests took place during a special operation aimed at curbing gambling during the festival season. Police raided the residence of Bhim Bahadur Thagunna in Bhimdatta Municipality-17 Banskheda, resulting in the arrest of 28 individuals along with a significant amount of cash last night.
Speaker extends best wishes on occasion of Nepal Sambat
Speaker Devraj Ghimire has expressed the confidence that the Nepal Sambat calendar which remains as Nepal’s indigenous calendar will inspire in enhancing social unity, tolerance and mutual harmony among the Nepalis. In a message of best wishes on the occasion of the Nepal Sambat New Year 1144 today, the Speaker wished for the peace, happiness, good health, prosperity and long life of all Nepali sisters and brothers within the country and abroad.
Sakhwa an inspiring personality in our history, says PM Dahal
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said Shankhadhar Sakhwa was the national luminary and an inspiring personality in our history. Addressing a program organized in Lalitpur today on the occasion of Nepal Sambat New Year 1144, Prime Minister Dahal mentioned, “We cannot stay without remembering Sakhwa while talking about social justice. We have already declared him as the national luminary.”
Police arrest gamblers in Swayambhu and Sankhu
Police teams dispatched from Swayambhu and Sankhu have arrested a substantial number of gamblers. The Police Circle in Swayambhu arrested a gambler with Rs 4 lakhs in cash, confiscating the money from gambling dens in the area on Tuesday.
48 people injured in Jajarkot earthquake discharged from hospital after treatment
Forty-eight among those people injured in the earthquake occurred in Jajarkot on November 3 and admitted to Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj have returned home after receiving treatment and recuperating. Now, only six injured patients from Jajarkot and Rukum West are under treatment at the Bheri Hospital, said Naresh Shrestha, the resource person at the District Emergency Operation Centre, Banke.
Korala check point opens for all Mustang folks
Residents of all local levels in Mustang district can now travel across the Chinese border. Earlier, only locals of Lomanthang and Loghekar rural municipalities of Mustang had permit to go to China via Korala check point. The check point, which was closed due to coronavirus pandemic, was brought into operation from Monday after four years.
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