Month: April 2022

Pakistan’s PM vows to fight on after Parliament ousts him

ISLAMABAD (AP): The ouster of Prime Minister Imran Khan in a parliamentary no-confidence vote early Sunday set Pakistan on an uncertain political path, with Khan calling on supporters to take to the streets in protest and the political opposition preparing to install his replacement. Khan was brought down after a day of drama and often… Continue reading Pakistan’s PM vows to fight on after Parliament ousts him

Finance Minister instructs to raise remittance and tourism activities

Kathmandu: Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has urged the heads of missions abroad to bring in as much remittances as possible from the citizens living abroad and to conduct promotional programs to promote tourism. He directed the Chief of Mission abroad to take initiative to increase the number of foreign tourists. Holding a virtual meeting today… Continue reading Finance Minister instructs to raise remittance and tourism activities

Nepali Army to provide 10,600 weapons to APF

Kathmandu: The Nepali Army has provided about 600 weapons to the Armed Police Force (APF). At a function held at the Army Headquarters ‘Jangi Adda’, Chief of Army Staff Prabhuram Sharma handed over 500 Insas rifles and 90 other rifles to Inspector General of APF Shailendra Khanal. The army has also provided various weapons and… Continue reading Nepali Army to provide 10,600 weapons to APF

Bankers’ Association decides not to issue LC for luxurious goods

Kathmandu: Commercial banks have decided not to open letter of credit (LC) for import of various goods as the country’s foreign exchange reserves are declining.A meeting of the Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) held on Sunday has decided not to open LC for import of vehicles, dry food, furniture, cigarettes, liquor, decorative items, perfumes, mobiles and… Continue reading Bankers’ Association decides not to issue LC for luxurious goods

Political turmoil in Pakistan: What’s happening?

(BBC): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan may lose power as early as Saturday. A decision by the Supreme Court has dealt a blow to the embattled premier following a foiled attempt to oust him from office. Opposition leaders tabled a no-confidence vote against Khan, which was scheduled last Sunday. But the vote was blocked by… Continue reading Political turmoil in Pakistan: What’s happening?

Govt decides to give public holiday on ‘Ramnavami’

This undated image shows the premises of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. Photo: Google maps image

Kathmandu: The government has announced a public holiday on the occasion of Ram Navami, tomorrow. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a notice stating that there will be a public holiday across the country tomorrow. It is mentioned in the information that the meeting of the Council of Ministers on Friday had decided to… Continue reading Govt decides to give public holiday on ‘Ramnavami’

Record holder mountaineer Kami Rita to climb Mt Everest for 26th time

Kathmandu: A record holder Kamirita Sherpa has decided to climb Mt Everest again to break his own record.The 52-year-old Sherpa, who has climbed Mt. Everest for the 25th time earlier, is again climbing Mt Everest for the 26th time.Kami Rita, who has been involved in mountaineering for the past 30 years, is still in charge… Continue reading Record holder mountaineer Kami Rita to climb Mt Everest for 26th time

Govt suspends Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari

Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari has been suspended.According to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, he was automatically suspended after the government formed an inquiry committee to expedite the process. The question of the governor’s office was raised in the cabinet meeting held on Thursday. Discussions were held to form a committee to… Continue reading Govt suspends Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari

Code of conduct for local election to implement from tonight

Kathmandu: The code of conduct for local elections has been implemented. The Election Commission said in a press conference on Friday that the code of conduct has been implemented from today (April 8). The commission has clarified that the party or candidate only can promote their election campaign on social media. The commission has stated… Continue reading Code of conduct for local election to implement from tonight