(BBC): One of the richest monarchs in the world, President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, has died at the age of 73. Sheikh Khalifa had been president of the UAE since 2004, but his role had been largely ceremonial since he suffered a stroke in 2014. His half-brother, Mohamed bin… Continue reading UAE President Sheikh Khalifa dies at 73
Month: May 2022
35 percent voters cast their votes till 12 noon
Kathmandu: About 35 percent voting has taken place till 12 noon. According to Election Commission Spokesperson Shaligram Sharma Poudel, the around 35 percent voters across the country has casted their vote. Amid this, clashes broke out at some polling stations in Dolakha, Sarlahi, Saptari, Ramechhap, Parbat, Humla and Bajura. Meanwhile, voting is underway in peaceful… Continue reading 35 percent voters cast their votes till 12 noon
14 voters killed in a car accident in Syangja
Kathmandu: At least 14 people have been killed in a road accident in Waling of Syangja district. It has been said that the bus was carrying voters and on the way to polling station. So far, 10 deceased have been identified. The injured are being taken to Waling Primary Health Center for treatment.
Man of Century Satya Mohan Joshi Celebrates 103rd Birth Anniversary today
Kathmandu: Satya Mohan Joshi, the man of the literary century, is celebrating his 103rd birth anniversary today. Cultural expert Joshi is just as active at the age of 103. Along with writing literature, he has been writing about culture and traditions. He is also known as the Library of Folk Culture and History. He has… Continue reading Man of Century Satya Mohan Joshi Celebrates 103rd Birth Anniversary today
Local election update: senior leaders cast their vote
Kathmandu: Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has cast his vote. They have cast their votes from the polling station at Bharatpur Mahanagarpalika-14 in the home district of Chitwan. Similarly, Parliament Speaker Agni Sapkota has also cast his vote from Sindhupalchowk’s Chautara. Meanwhile, a candidate of Kathmandu Metropoiltan City Samiksha Baskota of… Continue reading Local election update: senior leaders cast their vote
Voting begins for local elections-2022
Kathmandu: The voting has started across the country to elect local-level people’s representatives for five years. Voting is being held today to elect 35,221 people’s representatives of 753 local levels and 6,743 wards including 6 metropolitan cities, 11 sub-metropolitan cities, 276 municipalities and 460 village municipalities. However, voting will not be held today in some… Continue reading Voting begins for local elections-2022
Buddha Air to operate night flights from Sunday
Kathmandu: Buddha Air will operate night flights at six different airports from next Sunday. The company is going to operate night flights at six airports after the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) decided to keep the airports with night landing facility open for 18 hours. Accordingly, domestic flights will now be available till 12… Continue reading Buddha Air to operate night flights from Sunday
Nepal is all set for local election
Kathmandu: The country is all set for local election being held on Friday. Election Comission has informed that all the preparations in election centers across the countries have been completed.Organising a press conference today, Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Thapaliya informed that the preparations have been completed as per the commitment of the commission to make… Continue reading Nepal is all set for local election
Price inflation up by 7.28 pc
Kathmandu: The y-o-y consumer price inflation has stood at 7.28 percent in the ninth month of 2021/22 compared to 3.10 percent a year ago. According to a report published by the Nepal Rashtra Bank (NRB) food and beverage inflation stood at 7.40 percent whereas non-food and service inflation stood at 7.18 percent in the review… Continue reading Price inflation up by 7.28 pc
Sri Lankan troops ordered to open fire on looters and vandals as protests continue
(BBC): Sri Lankan security forces have been ordered to shoot law-breakers on sight in a bid to quell anti-government protests on the island. Demonstrators are calling for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the island’s worst economic crisis in history. On Monday, his brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, stepped down as prime minister amid violent street… Continue reading Sri Lankan troops ordered to open fire on looters and vandals as protests continue