Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644. World 30 Mar, 2025
Users experience internet outages across Nepal While writing this story, the Himalayan Times took the data package as the router status went unknown. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
Protesters demanding Imran Khan's release march on Pakistan's capital. At least 6 people are killed Authorities say only courts can order the release of Khan, who was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in Parliament. World 26 Nov, 2024
Inviting global business leaders: My experiences and aspirations Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli recently had a 17-minute discussion with Elon Musk regarding the expansion of Starlink services and extended an invitation to Musk to visit Nepal. Opinion 26 Nov, 2024
Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. World 24 Nov, 2024
Trump dominates Prime Minister Oli's conversation with Elon Musk Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli yesterday congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump in a virtual meeting with the world's wealthiest person, Elon Musk, while also discussing opportunities for digital infrastructure development in Nepal. Nepal 24 Nov, 2024
Nepal's September floods, landslides leave 236 dead, including 32 children, and thousands displaced The recent floods and landslides across Nepal, triggered by heavy rainfall from 26-28 September, have resulted in significant human and infrastructural losses. Nepal 04 Oct, 2024
Nepal's persistent digital divide: From high penetration to inclusion In 2024, access to digital technology is not a luxury; it has become imperative for improving lives. However, the situation in Nepal portrays a very complicated scenario. Opinion 10 Sep, 2024
Violence in Bangladesh leaves 8 people dead, hundreds injured as protests continue A new round of violence in Bangladesh left at least eight people dead and hundreds of others injured as student protesters clashed with police and ruling party activists on Sunday, officials and media reports said, as protests that began over a government jobs quota continued with demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. World 04 Aug, 2024
Internet is still down in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests Bangladesh remained without internet for a fifth day and the government declared a public holiday Monday World 22 Jul, 2024
Despite curfew, deaths mount in Bangladesh student protests over government jobs quota Police imposed a strict curfew across Bangladesh and military forces patrolled parts of the capital Saturday to quell further violence after days of clashes over the allocation of government jobs left several people dead and hundreds injured. World 20 Jul, 2024
Internet and mobile services cut off in Bangladesh amid violent protests that have killed 28 people Internet and mobile services were cut off in Bangladesh on Friday, following days of violent protests over the allocation of government jobs, with local media reports saying at least 28 people had been killed this week. World 19 Jul, 2024
