MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers
MPs have rejected an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s, and have instead backed flexible ministerial powers, BBC reported.
A ban on sites like Tiktok, Instagram, and Snapchat was brought in for children in Australia at the end of last year -- the first country to impose a ban -- and similar plans were backed by peers in the House of Lords in January.
Supporters include actor Hugh Grant, but critics such as children's charity the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) warned of young people being driven to dark corners of the internet as a result, according to BBC.
Pakistan congratulates Nepal on successful elections
Pakistan congratulated Nepal on the successful completion of its elections.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar extended his heartiest congratulations to the people and the leadership of Nepal, according to the Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu.
In his message, the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister said Pakistan deeply values its fraternal relations with Nepal and expressed hope that the two countries would continue to strengthen their longstanding friendship.
Dar also said he looks forward to working closely with his counterpart and the new government of Nepal to further enhance bilateral cooperation, explore new avenues of partnership, and promote regional peace and prosperity.
Slight increase in gold, silver prices
The prices of gold have increased in the domestic market today.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold has gone up by Rs 3,800 per tola (11.66 grams) and silver by Rs 310 per tola today as compared to Monday.
The Federation has fixed the price of the yellow metal at Rs 317,000 per tola while silver at Rs 5,720 per tola. Gold was traded at Rs 313,200 per tola and silver at Rs 5,410 per tola on Monday.
According to international media, gold is being traded at USD 5,141 per ounce and silver at USD 875 per ounce in the international market today.
Bhutanese PM Tobgay congratulates Shah and Lamichhane over victory
Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay congratulated Rastriya Swantantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balen Shah through social media for the victory in the election.
Prime Minister Tobgay also mentioned that he is looking forward to working deeply, further deepening the warm friendship between the two countries with the government. ‘We look forward to further deepening the warm friendship between the two countries,’ he wrote in the congratulatory message.
