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February 12, 2025 1:40 PM

Conference on electric energy Elecs Korea 2025 kicks off in Seoul

In South Korea, a Conference on electric energy 'Elecs Korea 2025' kicked off today in Seoul to showcase cutting-edge electric power technologies of local and foreign companies.   Hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Conference will run for three days through Friday. &nb...

February 12, 2025 12:41 PM

Over 16,000 devotees celebrate Thaipusam in Singapore

In Singapore, over 16,000 devotees fulfilled their vows to Lord Murugan during a Thaipusam festival celebration yesterday.     Most of the participating devotees undertook to carry the 'paalkudam', or milk pot, while around 300 carried spike 'kavadis', also known as alagu kavadis, which involve...

February 12, 2025 12:11 PM

Sri Lanka: 5 Sinhala translated books on Jataka Tales launched

In Sri Lanka, the High Commission of India and Kelaniya Maha Viharaya launched 5 Sinhala translated books on Jataka Tales.      The book launch was held on the occasion of Nawam Poya Day which commemorates the appointment of first two chief disciples of Buddha.      Most Venerable Prof. ...

February 12, 2025 10:59 AM

WHO faces communication challenges on bird flu after US withdrawal

World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that communication with the US on the bird flu outbreak has become difficult. This is due to the US withdrawal from the UN health agency.   WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier addressed the issue at a press briefing in Geneva.   Since the outbrea...

February 12, 2025 9:03 AM

Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages by Saturday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages on Saturday noon.      Earlier, Hamas said on Monday that Israeli ceasefire violations have reached a point where it would no longer hold up its end of the bargain and will del...

February 11, 2025 10:10 PM

Kathmandu Metropolitan City installs Pelican crossings at 36 locations

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has installed 'on-demand pedestrian crossings' at 36 locations to prioritise pedestrian safety. The system is currently operational at 13, with the first installation being at BabarMahal, targeting important locations such as Thamel, Pradarshani Marg, Babbazaar, Tahac...

February 11, 2025 9:18 PM

PM Modi terms AI as defining force writing code for humanity in this century

At the AI Action Summit in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for global cooperation to ensure AI benefits all of humanity. Co-chairing the summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, he highlighted AI’s transformative power while cautioning against inherent biases in A...

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