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Opinion: Fast Developing AI as New Friend of Human
Kathmandu, Feb 20 (RSS): In human civilization, human being is always in search of an alternate which can work at least similar to human beings. In such search process, recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is supposed to surpass human capacity. In mastery of language and in chess game AI has already crossed human ability...
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Nepal an advocate for peace and equality: PM Dahal
Kathmandu, Feb 20: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that Nepal’s participation in UN peace operations has always remained an important component of its foreign policy, aimed at achieving and strengthening global peace and stability which has been well praised by the global society. "I feel extremely...
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Cloudy weather will continue till Thursday
Kathmandu, Feb 20: The cloudy weather that started from the west last night is spreading across the country today. This process will continue till Thursday and the weather will gradually improve from Friday, said Ganga Nagarkoti, a meteorologist of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The weather has become cloudy with light to...
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Nepal A to bowl first against Canada 11
Kathmandu, Feb 20: Nepal A has won the toss and decided to bowl first in the second match of one-day cricket match against Canada-11. Nepal A captain Sandeep Jora won the toss and decided to bowl first at the match being held today at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground. In the first match of the three-match series, Nepal A lost to...
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Congress Mahasamiti meeting: Closed session from today
Kathmandu, Feb 20: The closed session of the Mahasamiti meeting of Nepali Congress is starting today. The Mahasamiti meeting ended with the opening session on Monday and the closed session will start from 9 am today, said NC Central Office Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel. Five different reports are going to be submitted for...
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British Minister of State Mitchell visits Lumbini Hospital
Lumbini, Feb 20: British Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Andrew Mitchell, visited the Lumbini Provincial Hospital in Butwal on Monday. On the occasion, Mitchell appreciated the health services being provided by the hospital and said that the British government was ready to increase financial support in...
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INLS Literary Convention to be held in Portugal
Lisbon (Portugal), Feb 20: The International Nepali Literary Society (INLS) is going to host International Literary Convention in Lisbon marking the International Women's Day. The INLS will hold its 8th International Literary Convention in Lisbon, Portugal from March 8 to 10. According to information shared at a press conference held...
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Five vultures found dead in Nawalpur
Madhyabindu (Nawalparasi), Feb 20: Five vultures were found dead on the banks of the Lokaha River in Kawasoti Municipality-11 of Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East). Seven others were found in a sick condition at the same place on Monday, said DB Chaudhary, president of Jatayu or vulture restaurant. Since two foxes were also found dead...
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Two persons killed in tipper accident
Rampur (Palpa), Feb 19: Two persons – driver and assistant driver died on the spot in a tipper accident at Arthokgha Rahabas of Mathagadhi rural municipality-5 along the Rahabas Khaireni road section in Palpa district today. The accident took place when a tipper (Lu 2 Kha 561) en route to Mathagadhi rural municipality-5, Dhamika from...
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Mahasamiti meeting to make party stronger and united: Deuba
Lalitpur, Feb 19: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed the confidence that the Mahasamiti meeting of the party will make the party stronger and united. Speaking at the party's Mahasamiti meeting that began in Godavari, Lalitpur today, he said that the event is being eagerly watched inside and abroad with the...
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Netherlands defeats Namibia by 7 wickets
Kathmandu, Feb 19: Netherlands registered its first victory under the tri- series of ICC World Cup Cricket League-2, defeating Namibia by 7 wickets today. Netherlands met the target of 124 runs posted by Namibia in 27.2 overs at the loss of 3 wickets in the match held at Kirtipur-based TU Cricket ground. With this victory,...
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NC Mahasamiti meeting begins
Patan, Feb 19: The Nepali Congress (NC) Mahasamiti meeting kicked off at the Sunrise Convention Centre in Godabari of Lalitpur. The meeting aiming to formulate the party's official policy began coinciding with the Democracy Day. It was inaugurated by party central President and former Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur...
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JSP calls CEC meeting on Feb 22
Kathmandu, Feb 19: The Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal has summoned its central executive committee (CEC) meeting for 11:00 am on February 22. According to party's publicity and publication department chief, Purna Basnet, the meeting has been called as preparations for the party's upcoming National General Convention....
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Two killed, 16 injured in jeep accident
Damauli (Tanahu), Feb 19: Two persons died and 16 others were injured when a vehicle carrying people going to attend a wedding ceremony met with an accident at Aabukhaireni rural municipality-1 in Tanahu district this morning. The deceased have been identified as Aasbir Gurung, 72, of Aabukhaireni rural municipality-6 and Tulasi Gurung, 17, of...
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Potential of federalism should be realized: PM Dahal
Kathmandu, Feb 19: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" has said that the immense potential brought about by the federal democratic system of governance should be realized into opportunities. Speaking at the official ceremony held this morning to mark the National Democracy Day at Sainik Manch Tundikhel in Kathmandu, he...
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RSS marking 63rd Anniversary
Kathmandu, Feb 19: The Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the official state-owned news agency, is marking its 63rd anniversary day today at its central office at Bhadrakali Plaza. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma is scheduled to inaugurate the formal programme. RSS was founded on Falgun 7,...
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US threatens to block new UN Security Council vote on Gaza
(AFP) - The UN Security Council could hold a vote next week, sought by Algeria, on a resolution seeking an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza, diplomatic sources told AFP Saturday, although Washington again appeared set to block it. Algeria launched discussions on a new draft after the International Court of Justice ruled in late January...
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'Boosting RTI regime imperative to hold authorities accountable'
Kathmandu, Feb 18: Experts and noted activists working for good governance in the south Asian countries underscored the expansion of right to information (RTI) regime to hold authorities accountable and to ensure people's participation in governance. Sharing that the south Asian countries face many similar challenges in the use of RTI, they...
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Bill on Banking offenses and Punishment in the parliament
Kathmandu, Feb 18: The meeting today of the House of Representatives has approved the proposal seeking considering on 'Banking Offenses and Punishment (Second Amendment) Bill, 2080 by a majority. The proposal was tabled by Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat. MPs who wish to propose amendments to the bill have been asked to submit...
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Big fish in CIAA net: Former secretaries, officials sued over huge embezzlements on Melamchi Project
Kathmandu, Feb 18: The anti-graft body on Sunday registered a corruption case at the Special Court against 15 peoples, including former secretaries for their alleged involvement in the irregularities on the Melamchi Drinking Water Project, a national pride project. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) said the graft...