(BBC): Afghan women will have to wear the Islamic face veil for the first time in decades under a decree passed by the country’s ruling Taliban militants. Any woman who refuses to comply and ignores official warnings to male members of her family could see a male guardian jailed for three days. The Taliban enforced… Continue reading Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil
Month: May 2022
Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes
(BBC): Nigeria’s airlines are to stop domestic operations from Monday in protest at the spiralling cost of jet fuel. It has risen almost fourfold this year, which was unsustainable, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said. “No airline in the world can absorb this kind of sudden shock from such an astronomical rise over a… Continue reading Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes
President urges journalists to play role in conducting fearless election
Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has said that the media sector should contribute for holding the upcoming local elections in a free and fearless environment. President Bhandari said that the media sector should contribute for holding free and fair local elections in a free and fair environment through impartial information. Speaking at a function organized… Continue reading President urges journalists to play role in conducting fearless election
Kami Rita Sherpa a new record climbing Mt Everest 26th time
Kathmandu: Kami Rita Sherpa has set a record by climbing Mt. Everest for the 26th time. He is leading an 11-member team of Icefall Doctor to reach the summit of Everest on Saturday. The team with him reached the summit by making way for climbing Mt. Everest and hanging the rope. Kami Rita, born in… Continue reading Kami Rita Sherpa a new record climbing Mt Everest 26th time
Asian Games in China postponed because of Covid-19
(BBC): The Asian Games in China have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, says the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The event was scheduled to take place between 10 and 25 September in Hangzhou. A statement from the OCA said that “new dates of the 19th Asian Games will be agreed … in the… Continue reading Asian Games in China postponed because of Covid-19
Domestic flight to halt operation on election day
Kathmandu: No domestic flights will be operated on election date that will be held on May 14. Buddha Air has issued a travel alert stating that there will be no flights on this day. Meanwhile, Yeti Airlines has also confirmed that there will be no flights on that day. All public transport will be closed… Continue reading Domestic flight to halt operation on election day
World Bank to provide &23 mn for Nepal’s Youth employment project
Kathmandu: The World Bank has reallocated $23 million of the $120 million in the Youth Employment Transformation Initiative (YETI) project to scale up direct support to unemployed poor impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The financing is expected to help about 64,000 unemployed individuals, especially those who lost employment during the COVID-19 pandemic, receive temporary employment… Continue reading World Bank to provide &23 mn for Nepal’s Youth employment project
Nepal-India border to remain close for 72 hours
Kathmandu: Nepal-India border will remain closed for 72 hours during local election. A meeting of security officials from Chitwan, East Nawalparasi, West Nawalparasi and West Champaran, which falls under the Indian state of Bihar, has decided to close the border for 72 hours. The border will be closed to conduct the local elections in a… Continue reading Nepal-India border to remain close for 72 hours
Govt to arrange corona vaccination at election centers
Kathmandu: The government has requested all to get vaccinated before the local level election. First, a full dose and booster dose for those over the age of 18 who missed out on the vaccination facility at the election center has been arranged. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, those who are yet to… Continue reading Govt to arrange corona vaccination at election centers
Human Rights Commission to monitor election activity across the country
Kathmandu: The National Human Rights Commission has decided to monitor the local elections. The commission has said that they are preparing to monitor the election in three phases including before, during and after the election. The commission also monitored the nomination of candidates. The commission has planned to mobilize 47 teams and monitor the election… Continue reading Human Rights Commission to monitor election activity across the country