Russian strikes kill at least 7 in Lviv

File Photo A man walks in his apartment ruined after the Russian shelling in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 21, 2022. Photo Courtesy: AP

LVIV, Ukraine (AP): Russian forces launched missile attacks on the western city of Lviv and pounded other targets across Ukraine on Monday in what appeared to be an intensified bid to wear down the country’s defenses ahead of an all-out assault on the east. At least seven people were reported killed in Lviv, where plumes… Continue reading Russian strikes kill at least 7 in Lviv

20 percent reduction in fuel for government activities

Kathmandu: The government has decided to cut fuel for government facilities by 20 percent. Stating that the government’s foreign exchange reserves are declining, the cabinet had decided to cut off the fuel for government facilities by 20 percent. A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance said, “Public ministries affiliated to various ministries, agencies and… Continue reading 20 percent reduction in fuel for government activities

Three arrested for trading cryptocurrency

FILE PHOTO: Representations of the Ethereum virtual currency standing on the PC motherboard are seen in this illustration picture, February 3, 2018. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

Kathmandu: Three people have been arrested on charges of engaging in trading the banned digital currency cryptocurrency. Among the arrested are Anup Mishra, Dipesh Thapa and Rahul Chachan. A team of the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office arrested them from Mahabouddha, New Road, and Kalanki areas of Kathmandu on the basis of special information. They… Continue reading Three arrested for trading cryptocurrency

TIA adding more ATMs to facilitate on-arrival visa

Kathmandu: Rashtriya Banijya Bank’s ATM machine is to be added at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). According to the airport office, Rashtriya Banijya Bank has started adding ATMs after seeing problems in electronic payment for foreign tourists coming to Nepal on on-arrival visa. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) office at Tribhuvan International… Continue reading TIA adding more ATMs to facilitate on-arrival visa

Ban on use of government vehicles on election campaign

Baitadi (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Political parties will not be allowed to use government vehicles in their election campaign during the local elections. Khagendra Bharti, information officer at the District Administration Office, said that the use of government vehicles for the programs of representatives of any political party and candidates has been banned as the election-targeted… Continue reading Ban on use of government vehicles on election campaign

Nepal to play two friendly matches with Afghanistan

File Photo National football team of Nepal. Photo Courtesy: ANFA

Kathmandu: The Nepali national team will play two friendly matches against Afghanistan. According to the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), a friendly match between Nepal and Afghanistan will be played in Doha, Qatar on May 23 and 24.Nepal, which is preparing for the Asian Cup football selection, is going to play friendly football match before… Continue reading Nepal to play two friendly matches with Afghanistan

Bibeksheel Sajha party raise women candidates for both mayor and deputy mayor in KMC

Kathmandu: The Bibeksheel Sajha Party, led by Rabindra Mishra, has fielded women candidates for both the posts of mayor and deputy mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). At a press conference held in Lalitpur, it was informed that Samiksha Baskota and Kirti Tuladhar have been nominated for the post of mayor and deputy mayor respectively.… Continue reading Bibeksheel Sajha party raise women candidates for both mayor and deputy mayor in KMC

Number of climbers increase compared to last spring season

File Photo Purnima Shrestha, one of the two women climbers to scale Mt Dhaulagiri Successfully, at mt Dhaulagiri camp 2. Photo Courtesy: Purnima Shrestha's Facebook wall.

Kathmandu: The number of people seeking permission to climb Nepal’s mountains in this spring season has reached 738. According to the Department of Tourism (DoT), 738 climbers from 70 countries have got permission to climb 21 mountains. There are 583 males and 155 females who received permission for the expedition. Of the 738 climbers, 55… Continue reading Number of climbers increase compared to last spring season

Youth Chef competition to promote Nepali food in Int’l level

African American womans hand slicing a tomatoe

Kathmandu: A youth Chef competition is to be held at the international level to explore Nepali food. The Chefs Association of Nepal, in collaboration with Global Nepal’s Chef Federation and the International Nepali Chef Society, is organizing a Youth Chef competition on Sunday. Students of 11 colleges in the Kathmandu Valley will participate in the… Continue reading Youth Chef competition to promote Nepali food in Int’l level

Preparation for 24 hour operation of international terminal and 18 hours of domestic

Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) will be operational around the clock from June 2. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is preparing to operate the international airport around the clock to manage the increasing flight pressure. According to the authority, the TIA, Gautam Buddha International Airport and the under-constructed Pokhara… Continue reading Preparation for 24 hour operation of international terminal and 18 hours of domestic