Kathmandu: The sixth edition of Nepal America International Film Festival has started from today. The festival was inaugurated by showing ‘Aina Jhyalko Putali’ at the AFI Silver Theater in Washington, DC, Maryland from Thursday evening. 37 films from 11 countries including feature films, documentaries, short films and animations are being screened at the festival which… Continue reading Nepal America International Film Festival
Month: June 2023
Bir hospital to operate free 700 general beds for public
Kathmandu: 700 general beds of Bir Hospital have been made free from Friday. The Executive Council of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) has decided to make 700 beds of the hospital free for the general public. Earlier, a fee of Rs. 200 per bed was charged. From now on, any patient will have… Continue reading Bir hospital to operate free 700 general beds for public
CAAN suspense two NAC pilots for violating aviation rule
Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has suspended two pilots of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). CAAN has informed that they were suspended from the flight service as they were found to have violated flight safety rules during the Kathmandu-Narita flight. The pilot was suspended for not following the A330 standard ‘Operating Procedure’. Although… Continue reading CAAN suspense two NAC pilots for violating aviation rule
KMC to ban plastic bags from July 17
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is going to prohibit the use of plastic from the July 17. KMC Mayor Balendra Shah presented the policy and program for the next financial year 2023/24, banning single-use plastic from July 17, production, sale, distribution and import of plastic bouquets, as well as the use of plastic bags thinner… Continue reading KMC to ban plastic bags from July 17
Govt allows district courts to look after cybercrime cases
Kathmandu: The government has authorized the district courts to look after cases of cyber crime and banking offences. Rekha Sharma, Government Spokesperson and Minister of Communication and Information Technology, while announcing the decision of the Council of Ministers held on Tuesday, said that the government has given the district courts the right to take action… Continue reading Govt allows district courts to look after cybercrime cases
Nepal lose to Kuwait with 3-1 score on first match of SAFF Championship
Kathmandu: Nepal lost to Kuwait in the first match of the SAFF Championship 2023. Nepal lost to Kuwait by 3-1 in the match held today on Wednesday at Kantirava Stadium in Bangalore, India. After Kuwait scored 2 goals in the first half, Nepal scored one goal in the second half. Nepal will now play next… Continue reading Nepal lose to Kuwait with 3-1 score on first match of SAFF Championship
First International aircraft landed in Pokhara airport
Kathmandu: The first international commercial aircraft has landed at Pokhara International Airport today. The narrowbody A319 of Sichuan Airlines from Chhendu, China landed at Pokhara International Airport at 9:06 am today. This aircraft has come with passengers including athletes who will participate in the Nepal China Dragon Boat Race Festival to be held in Pokhara.… Continue reading First International aircraft landed in Pokhara airport
Nepal celebrates 9th Int’l Yoga Day
Kathmandu: The Embassy of India, Kathmandu, in association with Pokhara Metropolitan City, Nepal Tourism Board and Patanjali Yogpeeth Nepal organised a public yoga at Rangshala in Pokhara to celebrate the 9th International Day of Yoga. This year’s theme of International Yoga Day is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘Yoga for the Welfare of All as… Continue reading Nepal celebrates 9th Int’l Yoga Day
Govt decides to exempt taxes of Dhurmus Suntali Foundation
Kathmandu: The government has decided to give a tax exemption to the Dhurmus Suntali Foundation after the transfer of the houses owned by Giranchaur Integrated Model Settlement Reconstruction and Tourism Promotion Project. According to the government spokesperson and Minister of Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma the cabinet has decided to exempt tax of Dhurmus… Continue reading Govt decides to exempt taxes of Dhurmus Suntali Foundation
NOC drops Air turbine fuel price
Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the price of air turbine fuel (ATF). Stating that the new price of aviation fuel has decreased to some extent, the corporation has informed that the price has been adjusted. The Corporation has reduced the selling price of domestic aviation fuel by Rs 10 per liter to Rs… Continue reading NOC drops Air turbine fuel price