BANGKOK (Reuters): Thousands of people protested in Bangkok on Saturday in the latest in months of anti-government demonstrations that have also called for reforms to Thailand’s powerful monarchy. A few kilometres away, thousands of royalists gathered in yellow shirts and waved Thai flags as they waited to greet King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who was expected to… Continue reading Thousands of Thai protesters call for removal of prime minister
Month: November 2020
Tourism sector begins to gain momentum: Minister Bhattarai
Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai has said that Nepal’s tourism sector is gaining momentum. He made the remarks after meeting with a team led by Prince Mohammed Nin Abdullah M Al Thani of Qatar, who returned to Kathmandu after a successful ascent of Amadablum Himal. He said that the visit… Continue reading Tourism sector begins to gain momentum: Minister Bhattarai
Another 13 corona deaths, 1,215 deaths so far
Kathmandu: Thirteen people have died in the last 24 hours due to the covid-19 infection. The death toll has risen to 1,215, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. According to the ministry, 2,503 people from across the country have been infected today. Besides, 170,000 632 people have been cured so far. In the… Continue reading Another 13 corona deaths, 1,215 deaths so far
Finance Minister’s ‘action’ on unnecessary spending cut off
Kathmandu: Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel has been tough on unnecessary spending cuts as the government has not been able to be frugal even though the economy has slowed down due to Corona. With a view to strengthening the economy and reducing expenditure, the Ministry of Finance has formulated criteria for maintaining austerity in public expenditure.… Continue reading Finance Minister’s ‘action’ on unnecessary spending cut off
Country observes Mahakavi Devkota Jayanti
Kathmandu: The 112th birth anniversary of the great poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota is being celebrated today by organizing various programs at home and abroad. The great poet Devkota was born in 1966 BS in Dilli Bazaar, Kathmandu on the day of Kartik Krishna Aunsi which is also known as a day of Lakshmi Puja. Devkota,… Continue reading Country observes Mahakavi Devkota Jayanti
Dr. KC refuses free corona treatment provided by government
Kathmandu: Health activist Dr. Govinda KC is currently battling corona virus infection. On Friday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that the government will provide free treatment to Dr. KC for his treatment via his social networking site “Twitter”. However, KC has refused his proposal. Instead of taking responsibility for the treatment of the individual… Continue reading Dr. KC refuses free corona treatment provided by government
Britney Spears loses court bid to remove father’s control over estate
(BBC): Jamie Spears has been his daughter’s legal guardian for 12 years, due to concerns about her mental health. As reported at BBC, Spears’ lawyer said the pop star was “afraid” of him, and that she would not perform so long as he remained in the role. Her father’s lawyer argued that he always acted… Continue reading Britney Spears loses court bid to remove father’s control over estate
Construction of the country’s second largest petroleum reserve begins in Pokhara
Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation has started construction of the country’s second largest petroleum storage house. The Gandaki Provincial Office of the Corporation will be the largest depot after Amalekhgunj, the storage house to be built at Gagangonda, Pokhara. Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Lekhraj Bhatta laid the foundation stone of the depot with a… Continue reading Construction of the country’s second largest petroleum reserve begins in Pokhara
US provides 100 units of ventilator to Nepal in response to Covid-19
Kathmandu: The United States Government, through its United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 100 modern ventilators to help Nepal in its fight against COVID-19. “For more than 70 years, the United States has stood with Nepal through partnerships in all situations, including disasters, conflicts and difficult situations. Continuing this cooperation, today we… Continue reading US provides 100 units of ventilator to Nepal in response to Covid-19
Airline operators request govt not to impose lockdown
Kathmandu: The airline operators have objected to the suggestion of the Upatyaka Municipal Forum to lock down the Kathmandu Valley after Tihar and Chhath festivals. The Association of Airlines Operators of Nepal (AOAN) has expressed its complete disagreement with the shutdown, citing that the country could not afford more shutdowns in the event of a… Continue reading Airline operators request govt not to impose lockdown