Kathmandu: Ukrainian men between the ages of 25 and 60 living abroad will be asked to report for military service, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov has said. He described this as an “invitation” – but suggested there would be sanctions against anyone who did not comply. However, a spokesman later denied that a call-up was being… Continue reading Ukraine war: Male citizens living abroad to be asked to join army
Month: December 2023
Election Commission announces designated polling stations for National Assembly elections
Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has officially allocated polling stations and centers for the upcoming National Assembly member elections scheduled for January 25. Each province will host one polling center, featuring two polling stations, totaling 7 centers and 14 stations nationwide. Key locations include the Province Election Office in Biratnagar, Morang, representing the Koshi Province,… Continue reading Election Commission announces designated polling stations for National Assembly elections
Nepal and Sri Lanka pledge to strengthen SAARC and BIMSTEC cooperation
Kathmandu: In a diplomatic meeting in Kathmandu, Foreign Ministers Narayan Prakash Saud (Nepal) and Mohammad Uvais Mohammad Ali Sabry (Sri Lanka) underscored their commitment to bolstering regional cooperation within SAARC and BIMSTEC. The discussion covered a spectrum of bilateral relations, emphasizing trade, investment, connectivity, tourism, culture, education, defense, and immigration. Foreign Minister Saud highlighted the… Continue reading Nepal and Sri Lanka pledge to strengthen SAARC and BIMSTEC cooperation
IRD expands CBMS mandate to medium-sized businesses for enhanced tax oversight
Kathmandu: Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has expanded the scope of the Central Billing Monitoring System (CBMS) to include business entities with an annual turnover exceeding Rs 250 million. Previously applicable only to large taxpayers, the revision comes as the IRD aims to enhance tax collection and overall tax administration. The IRD, through a public notice,… Continue reading IRD expands CBMS mandate to medium-sized businesses for enhanced tax oversight
Ground issue delays Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket launch
Kathmandu: Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin called off a return-to-flight mission with its suborbital New Shepard rocket in Texas over what it described as a ground system issue encountered during preparations for liftoff, the company said. “We’re scrubbing #NS24 today due to a ground system issue the team is troubleshooting,” Blue Origin wrote on… Continue reading Ground issue delays Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket launch
NAC records annual income of Rs 22.24 bc in FY 2022/23
Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has announced a notable financial achievement, reporting an annual income of Rs 22.24 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23. The corporation shared this information in an official statement released on Tuesday, highlighting a positive turnaround in its business operations. The fiscal year 2022/23 marks a significant improvement for NAC, which… Continue reading NAC records annual income of Rs 22.24 bc in FY 2022/23
An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
Kathmandu: A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday, destroying homes, leaving residents out in a below-freezing winter night and killing 127 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck just before midnight on Monday, injuring more than 700 people, damaging roads and… Continue reading An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
Parliamentary committee issues directives on Ncell share purchase issue
Kathmandu: Following the summons of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal for discussions on the Ncell share purchase and sale issue, the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee meeting issued six directives on Tuesday. The directives are based on the findings of the ‘Study and Investigation Committee on Ncell Share Purchase and Sale – 2080’ report.The… Continue reading Parliamentary committee issues directives on Ncell share purchase issue
NAC suspends employees involved in alleged visa scam
Kathmandu: In connection with a case involving the illicit sending of Nepali workers abroad on visit visas, two employees of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) have been arrested and subsequently suspended from their positions. Hom Nath Pokharel, an officer at NAC, and Arbinda Yadav, a senior assistant, were apprehended by the police for their alleged involvement… Continue reading NAC suspends employees involved in alleged visa scam
KOICA volunteer transforms Shramik Shanti Secondary School with state-of-the-art computer learning lab
Kathmandu: Heyonsu Park, a dedicated volunteer from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), marked a significant milestone by successfully completing a transformative project at Shramik Shanti Secondary School. The project, which received financial support of Rs 2.017 million from KOICA and Rs 130,000 from the school, aimed to establish an advanced Computer Learning Lab, providing… Continue reading KOICA volunteer transforms Shramik Shanti Secondary School with state-of-the-art computer learning lab