Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank signed a $150 million ‘Finance for Growth’ Development Policy Credit (DPC) today to strengthen financial sector stability, diversify financial solutions, and increase access to financial services in Nepal. The agreement was signed by the Finance Secretary, Madhu Kumar Marasini, on behalf of the Government of Nepal,… Continue reading World Bank to provide $150 Million to strengthen Nepal’s financial sector
Month: May 2022
Bhuwan KC and Shweta Khadka join Nepali congress party
Kathmandu: Actor Bhuwan KC and actress Swetha Khadka have joined the Nepali Congress party. KC, Khadka and other artists who joined the party were welcomed by party president and prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Earlier, KC, who was in the CPN-UML, joined the Nepali Congress this morning.
ANFA forms a committee to investigate player-coach dispute
Kathmandu: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has decided to form an investigation committee to resolve the dispute between head coach Abdullah Almutairi and 10 players. ANFA President Karma Chhiring Sherpa has agreed to conduct an impartial investigation into the incident after holding discussions with 10 players who were forced to leave the closed training… Continue reading ANFA forms a committee to investigate player-coach dispute
Buddha Air to resume flight on KTM-Banaras route
Kathmandu: Buddha air is all set to resume flights on the Kathmandu-Banaras route. Flights between Kathmandu and Banaras, two religious destinations closed due to the Corona epidemic, will resume on May 23. According to the company, Buddha air has set a date to operate this route twice a week. Buddha has announced the date for… Continue reading Buddha Air to resume flight on KTM-Banaras route
Raju Lama set a world record giving concert in Mt Everest
Kathmandu: Singer Raju Lama has given a concert at an altitude of 6,574 meters to spread the message about the effects of climate change. After reaching Camp 3 of Everest, Lama sang popular songs of the Mongolian Heart Band. The concert was held to convey the message that the crisis of climate change has melted… Continue reading Raju Lama set a world record giving concert in Mt Everest
EC directs candidates use bank transaction only for election campaign
Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has again warned the candidates for the local elections to spend through bank accounts for their campaign expenses. According to the Election Code of Conduct, the Commission has again alerted all the parties and candidates to implement the provision of appointing a responsible official to open the bank account and… Continue reading EC directs candidates use bank transaction only for election campaign
NAC staffers demand resignation of executive chairman
Kathmandu: Employees Of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) have locked the office of Yubaraj Adhikari, executive chairman’s office demanding his resignation. The workers’ union of NAC said that he harrassed a staff named Devraj Ojha accusing him for leaking internal information. After that the staff fell unconcious. However, chairman himself took him to the hospital where… Continue reading NAC staffers demand resignation of executive chairman
Rahul Gandhi in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Indian National Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi has arrived in Kathmandu. It has been said that he is here in Nepal to attend his close friend’s wedding ceremony. However, no official statement has been made yet regarding his visit to Nepal ahead of election. Arriving in Kathmandu on a private visit, he is currently… Continue reading Rahul Gandhi in Kathmandu
Election Commission directs to resolve internet issues
Kathmandu: The Election Commission has directed the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to make arrangements for smooth operation of internet service. The commission drew attention to the issue after the Internet service providers’ association warned that the internet service could be disrupted due to tax disputes. Internet service providers have not paid their taxes… Continue reading Election Commission directs to resolve internet issues
58,384 tourists visit Nepal in April
Kathmandu: A total of 58,384 tourists have visited Nepal in April. According to the board, only 22,477 tourists have come from India this month. Meanwhile, 281 people have come to Nepal from China. There is a statistic that 1,537 tourists have come to Nepal from Bangladesh. This month, 6,954 tourists have come from the United… Continue reading 58,384 tourists visit Nepal in April