Kathmandu: The government has declared a public holiday on Tuesday to mourn the demise of centenarian Satya Mohan Joshi. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a statement on Monday and informed that a public holiday has been decided on Tuesday across the country. Centenarian Joshi died on Sunday morning at the age of 103.… Continue reading Govt announces public holiday on Tuesday to mourn demise of Satya Mohan Joshi
Month: October 2022
Paragliding player dies of falling from glider, CAAN decides to halt paragliding across the country
Kathmandu: The Nepal Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) has suspended paragliding flights across the country for an indefinite period. CAAN has informed that it has been decided to stop paragliding flights until further notice due to serious safety issues. After the accident in Pokhara today, CAAN has decided to stop all types of recreational, commercial and… Continue reading Paragliding player dies of falling from glider, CAAN decides to halt paragliding across the country
Hoteliers demands to cut off bank’s interest rate
Kathmandu: Hoteliers have demanded to reduce the bank’s interest rate to a single point. On Sunday, Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) issued a statement and said that if the bank does not reduce the interest rate to a single point, there will be a risk of many hotels being closed. They said that although the… Continue reading Hoteliers demands to cut off bank’s interest rate
Govt preparing protocols to send nurses to UK
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has prepared a draft of protocol regarding the selection, posting and service facilities of Nepalese health workers. This draft protocol will be approved by the cabinet to send the nurses to the UK. It was agreed between Nepal and Britain to make a clear arrangement about… Continue reading Govt preparing protocols to send nurses to UK
Congress forms election mobilization committee
Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress has formed a 110-member central mobilization committee for the House of Representatives and province assembly elections. Chairman Sher Bahadur Deuba formed a 110-member election mobilization committee under the coordination of central member and former deputy chairman Gopalman Shrestha. The committee also includes Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, Dr. Prakasharan Mahat, Uma Regmi,… Continue reading Congress forms election mobilization committee
Joshi’s body handed over to Kist Hospital for autopsy
Kathmandu: The body of literary centenarian Sathya Mohan Joshi has been handed over to Kist Hospital. Joshi had announced that he would not cremate his body while he was still alive and give it to the hospital. According to Kist Medical College, the technique of using non-swallowing chemicals is used to keep his mortal body… Continue reading Joshi’s body handed over to Kist Hospital for autopsy
Cultural expert Satya Mohan Joshi passes away
Kathmandu: Century man Satya Mohan Joshi has passed away at the age of 103. His family members have confirmed that he died at Kist Medical College this morning. Joshi had heart and prostate problems. He was admitted to the emergency ward of Kisht Medical College after his weakness increased. Dengue infection was confirmed during the… Continue reading Cultural expert Satya Mohan Joshi passes away
Ninth National Games: Nepali Army at top position
Kathmandu: Nepali Army players have dominated the ninth national sports competition in Pokhara. Karnali, Madhesh Pradesh and NRNA did not get any medals while Army was at the top position. Army has won 28 medals including 9 gold, 9 silver and 10 bronze. Bagmati Province, which came second, won 10 medals including 5 gold, silver… Continue reading Ninth National Games: Nepali Army at top position
Global hunger index; Nepal ranks second in South Asia
Kathmandu: Nepal has ranked on 81st position in the Global Hunger Index. In the recent global hunger index of 2022, the condition of Nepal is better than that of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Last year, Nepal was ranked 76th in this index out of 116 countries. In the ranking of 121 countries, Nepal is at… Continue reading Global hunger index; Nepal ranks second in South Asia
Turkey coal mine explosion kills 41, injures 11
Kathmandu: Forty-one people have died following an explosion in a coal mine in northern Turkey, the country’s president says. As reported by the BBC, discovery of the final missing body brings the rescue operation to an end, more than 20 hours after Friday’s deadly blast. Earlier, 58 people working in the mine when the blast… Continue reading Turkey coal mine explosion kills 41, injures 11