Month: September 2023

Himalaya Airlines inaugurates Kathmandu-Qingdao-Kathmandu flight

Kathmandu: Himalaya Airlines, a joint venture between Nepal and China has started Kathmandu-Qingdao-Kathmandu flight service. Issuing a press statement today, the company states that this new route will offer passengers travel options between the capital city of Nepal and the coastal city of China, known for its picturesque landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and economic significance.… Continue reading Himalaya Airlines inaugurates Kathmandu-Qingdao-Kathmandu flight

Litmus Cables introduces EcoWire-ZH: Nepal’s first zero-halogen wire

Kathmandu: Litmus Cables, a Ramesh Corp. entity, is proud to announce the successful launch of its groundbreaking wire, EcoWire-ZH, manufactured in Nepal using cutting-edge German technology. EcoWire-ZH stands as a significant milestone in Nepal’s electrical industry, being the nation’s first Zero Halogen wire. It is poised to revolutionize safety standards across a wide range of… Continue reading Litmus Cables introduces EcoWire-ZH: Nepal’s first zero-halogen wire

Fonepay and NIPL launches Cross Border QR Payment between Nepal and India

Kathmandu: Fonepay Payment Service Ltd and NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the of the National Payment Corporation of India, is now ready to launch the first Cross Border QR Payment between Nepal and India. This historic unveiling took place at the Global Fintech Fest 2023, a global gathering of fintech visionaries,… Continue reading Fonepay and NIPL launches Cross Border QR Payment between Nepal and India

Fatal attack on Congress Co-General Minister

Kathmandu: There has been a fatal attack on Nepali Congress Joint Minister Mahendra Yadav. Eyewitnesses said that Yadav was attacked with a sharp weapon while leaving the program at the Reporters Club in Kathmandu. Kathmandu Police has arrested Shyam Bahadur Sapkota. According to the police Sapkota has conffessed and stated that he attacked Yadav out… Continue reading Fatal attack on Congress Co-General Minister

51 electric charging station comes into operation at once

Kathmandu: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) inaugurates 51 electric vehicles built in different locations in the country at once. Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Shakti Bahadur Basnet and Secretary Dinesh Kumar Ghimire jointly inaugurated the fast charging station established at Nepal Police Club Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu. According to the Authority, 51 charging stations for quick… Continue reading 51 electric charging station comes into operation at once

NEA receives permission to sell 109 MW electricity to India

Kathmandu: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has got permission to sell 109 MW electricity to India. The Central Electricity Authority under the Ministry of Electricity of India has given permission to NEA to sell 109 megawatts of 2 hydropower projects for a period of 5 years. NEA will sell the electricity to India’s NTPC Vidyut Vhar… Continue reading NEA receives permission to sell 109 MW electricity to India

Bhutan Airlines announces resumption of flights from 16th Sept

Kathmandu: Bhutan Airlines (B3) – Bhutan’s first private airline headquartered in Thimphu, represented in Nepal by Society International Travel Services as the official General Sales Agent (GSA) has announced the resumption of scheduled flights from the 16th of September, 2023 with 4 weekly flights on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Bhutan Airways flights will resume… Continue reading Bhutan Airlines announces resumption of flights from 16th Sept

Nepal’s honorable defeat against India in Asia Cup

Kathmandu: Nepal has been defeated by India in Asia Cup Cricket. India defeated Nepal by 10 wickets in the match at the Palekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka on Monday night. In the rain-affected match, India got a target of 145 runs in 23 overs based on the Duckworth-Lewis rule. India reached the target… Continue reading Nepal’s honorable defeat against India in Asia Cup

Biden disappointed Xi will not attend G20 summit

President Joe Biden speaks about COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 29, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

Kathmandu: US President Joe Biden has said he is “disappointed” that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping plans to skip the upcoming G20 summit in India. Beijing said on Monday that its premier Li Qiang would lead China’s delegation at the summit in Delhi this week. Xi and Biden last met at the G20 summit in… Continue reading Biden disappointed Xi will not attend G20 summit