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February 12, 2025 12:11 PM February 12, 2025 12:11 PM

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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. Kollupitiye ...

February 12, 2025 10:59 AM February 12, 2025 10:59 AM

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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 outbreak of...

February 12, 2025 9:03 AM February 12, 2025 9:03 AM

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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 delay the...

February 11, 2025 10:13 PM February 11, 2025 10:13 PM

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Recommendation to reduce marriage age in Nepal opposed by Women & Child rights activists

A parliamentary subcommittee under the Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives of Nepal has proposed lowering Nepal’s legal age of marriage from 20 to 18 years. According to the Marriage Registration Act, the minimum legal age of marriage in Nepal is 20 years for gir...

February 11, 2025 10:10 PM February 11, 2025 10:10 PM

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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 9:34 PM February 11, 2025 9:34 PM

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4 nations to compete for International Women’s Football Tournament cup in Kathmandu

All the preparations for the International Women's Football Tournament have been completed in Kathmandu. According to the All Nepal Football Association, the tournament would run from February 17 to 24. Four countries, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, and Lebanon, are participating in the tournament. The...

February 11, 2025 9:18 PM February 11, 2025 9:18 PM

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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 AI ...

February 11, 2025 8:13 PM February 11, 2025 8:13 PM

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South Korea in close talks with local industries for response to US steel tariffs

South Korea's Industry Ministry today said that it is closely communicating with local businesses and industry leaders to devise ways to minimise the impact of new US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports that will inevitably affect local manufacturers and exporters. Media reports said the country'...

February 11, 2025 7:59 PM February 11, 2025 7:59 PM

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PM Modi Meets Estonia’s President Alar Karis, Discusses Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Estonia's President Alar Karis on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris today. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. The External Affairs Ministry said both leaders discussed various facets of India-Estonia relations, including economic, I...

February 11, 2025 7:59 PM February 11, 2025 7:59 PM

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UN Chief Antonio Guterres Calls for Democratizing AI to Bridge Global Divides

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today called for democratising Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the growing concentration of AI capabilities risks deepening geopolitical divides. Speaking at the AI Action Summit in Paris, the UN Chief emphasised that AI must bridge the gap between de...

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