Expenditure details of 13th SAG made public after one year

Photo Courtesy: National Sports Council

Kathmandu: The National Sports Council (NSC) has made public the expenditure details of the 13th South Asian Games (SAGS) which was held in December last year. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, (NSC) presented the expenditure details of the 13th SAG which was conducted in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Janakpur of Nepal on last December.… Continue reading Expenditure details of 13th SAG made public after one year

Agreements signed with China are under implementation: PM Oli

Photo Courtesy: Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Kathmandu (RSS): Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Chinese Defense Minister Wei Feng have expressed similar views on moving forward with the implementation of the agreement reached between the two countries. Chinese Defense Minister Fenghe, who is on a visit to Nepal, had a meeting with Prime Minister Oli at the PM’s residence in Baluwatar.… Continue reading Agreements signed with China are under implementation: PM Oli

Chinese Defense Minister Assures Resumption of Suspended Military Assistance

Photo Courtesy: Nepali Army

Kathmandu: Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Defense, General Wei Fenghe, who is on a visit to Nepal, has said that military assistance programs will be launched as soon as possible. During a meeting between the delegation including Defense Minister Fenghe and the Nepal Army at Jangi Adda on Sunday, he assured to start bilateral… Continue reading Chinese Defense Minister Assures Resumption of Suspended Military Assistance

India farmers press on with protest despite offer to talk

Protesting farmers burn an effigy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a highway, refusing to move ahead unless they're allowed to proceed to their place of choice to protest, at the Delhi-Haryana state border, India, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. Thousands of farmers in and around the Indian capital on Saturday pressed on with their protest against agricultural legislation they said could devastate crop prices, while the government sought talks with their leaders. Photo Courtesy: AP

NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of farmers in and around the Indian capital on Saturday pressed on with their protest against agricultural legislation they said could devastate crop prices, while the government sought talks with their leaders. Some protesters burned an effigy of Prime Minister Modi and shouted “Down with Modi,” as they rallied on… Continue reading India farmers press on with protest despite offer to talk

Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist

A group of protesters burn pictures of the U.S. President Donald Trump, top, and the President-elect Joe Biden in a gathering in front of Iranian Foreign Ministry on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, a day after the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh an Iranian scientist linked to the country's nuclear program by unknown assailants near Tehran. Photo Courtesy: AP

TEHRAN, Iran (AP): Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday demanded the “definitive punishment” of those behind the killing of a scientist who led Tehran’s disbanded military nuclear program, as the Islamic Republic blamed Israel for a slaying that has raised fears of reignited tensions across the Middle East. After years of being in the shadows, the… Continue reading Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist

Govt begins preparations to prepare investment modality of Nijgadh International Airport

Kathmandu: A meeting of the Nijgadh International Airport High Level Facilitation Committee held on Friday has decided to discuss the investment modality of Nijgadh International Airport within a week. The decision was taken at a meeting of a high-level facilitation committee formed under the coordination of Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai… Continue reading Govt begins preparations to prepare investment modality of Nijgadh International Airport

Oli proposes to hand over leadership to the new generation

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Kathmandu: Prime Minister and CPN Chairman KP Sharma Oli has proposed to hand over the leadership to the new generation. He has even questioned whether Prachanda would be ready for it or not. Oli’s proposal to respond in writing to Prachanda’s earlier proposal states, “I would like to make an open call today – let’s… Continue reading Oli proposes to hand over leadership to the new generation

Mountain Flight resumes after eight months

A picture of Mount Annapurna. Photo Courtesy: Buddha Air

Kathmandu (RSS): Mountain flight is considered to be a very attractive for viewing the beautiful and picturesque mountain range including the highest peak, Mount Everest. Domestic and foreign travelers are eager to fly in the mountains. Even with favorable weather, the attraction of mountain flying is increasing. Especially autumn is considered suitable for mountain flights.… Continue reading Mountain Flight resumes after eight months

Agro Minister assures market for farmers

Kathmandu: Agriculture Minister Ghanashyam Bhushal has said that the government is working to create an environment where farmers can sell their produces with suitable price. He claimed that the government is preparing to take the responsibility of purchasing and managing the market if the products are not sold. Speaking at an interaction event held by… Continue reading Agro Minister assures market for farmers

PM Oli submits written reply during CPN secretariat meeting

Kathmandu: Chairman and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has submitted his written reply today during a meeting of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN). Secretariat member and spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha informed that Oli had submitted a written opinion in response to the report submitted by Chairman Prachanda earlier. Spokesperson Shrestha also… Continue reading PM Oli submits written reply during CPN secretariat meeting