Kathmandu: Despite government ban, flower import from India continues during this Tihar festival. According to the Flouriculture Association Nepal (FAN), a total of 2.4 mn flower garlands have been consumed during this festival.Among the total consumed flower 1.7 mn was produced in the country while remaining flowers were imported from India. The actual statistics of… Continue reading Despite govt ban, flower import from India continues
Month: October 2022
Election commission asks for clarification on using govt sources during election campaign
Kathmandu: The Election Commission has informed that there have been complaints about misuse of government resources and tools in the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections. The commission has also directed to follow the code of conduct when the provisions of the Election Code of Conduct 2079 have been implemented. Also, the commission has… Continue reading Election commission asks for clarification on using govt sources during election campaign
Nepal export 380 MW electricity even during the peak hour of festive season
Kathmandu: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has exported electricity to India even during the evening of Lakshmi Puja (A festival when the country consumes maximum electricity). As the excess electricity in Nepal started to be sold in the Indian market, for the first time this year, the authority exported electricity to India even on the evening… Continue reading Nepal export 380 MW electricity even during the peak hour of festive season
Rishi Sunak calls for stability and unity as he wins contest to be PM
Kathmandu: Rishi Sunak has issued a plea for unity in the face of a “profound economic challenge” after winning the race to be the next prime minister. He won the Tory leadership contest after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure enough backing from MPs. As reported by BBC, in his first speech, Sunak said bringing… Continue reading Rishi Sunak calls for stability and unity as he wins contest to be PM
Paragliding flights resumes from today
Kathmandu: The paragliding flight, which was postponed after the death of an athlete during the ninth national sports competition, has been resumed from Sunday. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has given permission to resume paragliding with 5 different conditions. The authority stipulates that flying must be done only in the designated flight area, that… Continue reading Paragliding flights resumes from today
70 pc ballot papers printed so far for elections
Kathmandu : Almost 70 percent of the required ballots for the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly member elections to be held on November 19 have been printed so far. 40 percent of the ballots have been printed for the direct election system. Along with this, nearly 70 percent of the total number of ballots… Continue reading 70 pc ballot papers printed so far for elections
Govt allows to play Deusi-Bhailo till 9 o’clock
Kathmandu: District Police Range Kathmandu has requested to play Deusi Bhailo only till 9 o’clock on Tihar. Keeping in view the possible crimes that may occur during Tihar, the complex has released 18 points of request on Friday. It requested to report to the police immediately on 100 if any unwanted activity is observed in… Continue reading Govt allows to play Deusi-Bhailo till 9 o’clock
Govt prohibits hotels and restaurants to levy service charge to customers
Kathmandu: Hotel, restaurant and bar operators will no longer be able to add service charge and VAT amount to the menu. The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection has warned hoteliers not to charge extra money from consumers except as mentioned in the menu. The department issued a press release on Thursday and alerted… Continue reading Govt prohibits hotels and restaurants to levy service charge to customers
Newly appointed US Ambassador Thompson meet President Bhandari
Kathmandu: Dean Thompson, the newly appointed Ambassador of the United States of America to Nepal, presented his certificate of appointment to President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Friday. After handing over the credentials to the President, Thompson said in a statement that it was an honor for him to serve as the American ambassador to Nepal.… Continue reading Newly appointed US Ambassador Thompson meet President Bhandari
Nepali citizenship found with Chinese woman arrested in India
Kathmandu: A Chinese woman has been arrested on charges of espionage in India. According to the Times of India, the Delhi Police arrested the woman, identified as Kai Ruo, from Manjuka Tila area of North Delhi on Thursday. She was living in a Tibetan refugee camp there. The woman from China’s Hainan province had been… Continue reading Nepali citizenship found with Chinese woman arrested in India