Kathmandu: The Election Commission has completed all the preparation to begin candidate registration from tomorrow (Sunday). Direct nominations are being registered for the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapalia has said that the Election Commission is ready to facilitate the nomination of candidates to every qualified citizen. Thapalia… Continue reading Election commission completes preparation for candidate nomination
Month: October 2022
UML Leader Balkrishna Dhungel passes away
Kathmandu: CPN-UML leader Balkrishna Dhungel has passed away. He passed away this Saturday morning at his residence in Kandaghari, Kathmandu. He died after falling in the bathroom of his house. As other members of the family had gone to out of valley, he was alone at home. He was imprisoned twice for seven years for… Continue reading UML Leader Balkrishna Dhungel passes away
Road accident killed 54 people in last five days
Kathmandu: In last five days, a total of 54 people have died in road accident. As per the Nepal Police, so far 556 vehicle accidents have occurred across the country. 54 people have lost their lives and 1,057 people have been injured in road accidents. It has been estimated that more accidents have occured this… Continue reading Road accident killed 54 people in last five days
Nepal’s economy expected to grow at a rate of 5.1 percent; World Bank
Kathmandu: Nepal’s economy is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1 percent in the fiscal year 2022/23 and 4.9 percent in the fiscal year 2023/24, reflecting monetary policy normalization, the end of pandemic-era monetary support measures, and still relatively high commodity prices according to the World Bank in its latest macroeconomic update. As stated… Continue reading Nepal’s economy expected to grow at a rate of 5.1 percent; World Bank
At least 38 killed in attack at Thai nursery
Kathmandu: At least 38 people have been killed in an attack at a childcare facility in north-eastern Thailand. As reported by BBC, more than 20 children are among the dead, with victims as young as two years old.The attack began when a man armed with a gun and a knife stormed into the childcare facility… Continue reading At least 38 killed in attack at Thai nursery
Bad weather affects national/int’l flights in Nepal
Kathmandu: Flight operation from and to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been affected due to bad weather. National and International flights have been affected due to low visibility caused by the continuous rain. A dozen domestic flights have been canceled and several flights have been delayed. Seven domestic flights to Pokhara alone have been cancelled.… Continue reading Bad weather affects national/int’l flights in Nepal
16 people killed in Bara bus accident
Kathmandu: 16 people have died so far while more than 20 people have been seriously injured in a bus accident near bridge number three in Amlekhganj, Bara. District Police Office Makwanpur has informed that the seriously injured in the bus accident were taken to Hetauda and Chitwan hospitals. 12 people died in Hetauda Hospital alone… Continue reading 16 people killed in Bara bus accident
Rapti floods submerged more than 300 houses in Banke
Kathmandu: More than 300 houses in the lower coastal areas of Banke district have been inundated due to the floods in the Rapti river due to continuous rains.After incessant rains, more than 300 houses of Chaupheri, Krishi Chaupheri and Pazha villages under Duduwa rural municipality. After the water entered the house, the local residents have… Continue reading Rapti floods submerged more than 300 houses in Banke
Nepal signs agreement with Switzerland for direct flight operation
Kathmandu: Nepal and the European country Switzerland are going to be connected by air. An agreement has been reached between the civil aviation authority of Nepal and Switzerland to advance the process of bilateral air agreement and before that the airline company can fly if it wants to. According to the Authority, Swiss International Airlines… Continue reading Nepal signs agreement with Switzerland for direct flight operation
Continuous rainfall blocked major highways of the country
Kathmandu: Due to continuous rainfall and landslides, major highways are blocked during Dashain season. The Waling-Galyang section of the Siddharth highway connecting Sunauli-Pokhara has also been blocked by landslides. According to the Syangja District Police Office, the road was blocked due to a landslide in Galang-8 Jholpe around 4 am. The Siddharth Highway, which was… Continue reading Continuous rainfall blocked major highways of the country