Kathmandu: Starting tomorrow, 12th Novermber, Qatar Airways will begin operating daily flights from Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa, significantly enhancing Nepal’s international connectivity. The new service will follow a Doha–Bhairahawa–Kathmandu–Doha route, providing a direct link to both the capital city, Kathmandu, and destinations beyond Doha. This new addition brings the total number of… Continue reading Qatar Airways to begin daily flights from Gautam Buddha International Airport
Month: November 2024
Nepal govt approves plan to resolve electricity tariff dispute with industries
Kathmandu: The government has approved a comprehensive plan to address the ongoing dispute over electricity tariffs with industries that have failed to settle their bills for power consumed through dedicated lines. A special committee, led by former Supreme Court Justice Girish Chandra Lal, has been formed to resolve the issue surrounding the electricity tariffs for… Continue reading Nepal govt approves plan to resolve electricity tariff dispute with industries
India decides against traveling to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Kathmandu: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that India will not participate in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan. ESPNcricinfo reports that the BCCI has formally requested the ICC to find an alternative arrangement, with the Indian team not… Continue reading India decides against traveling to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
President appoints new ambassadors to the US and China
Kathmandu: President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed new ambassadors to the United States and China, bolstering Nepal’s diplomatic ties with both nations. Lok Darshan Regmi has been named as Nepal’s new Ambassador to the United States, while Prof. Dr. Krishna Prasad Oli has been appointed as the Ambassador to China. The appointments were made in… Continue reading President appoints new ambassadors to the US and China
TIA to remain close for 10 hours daily
Kathmandu: The upgrade work at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) began on Friday night, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) initiating the expansion of key infrastructure. The project will focus on extending the taxiway to the southwest, expanding the international airport to the north, and developing the hangar apron to the east. As part… Continue reading TIA to remain close for 10 hours daily
Foreign tech companies begin paying digital service tax in Nepal
Kathmandu: Foreign tech giants, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, and Netflix, have started paying Nepal’s 2% Digital Service Tax (DST) for providing electronic services to local consumers. As of now, 20 registered companies are complying with the tax, which was introduced in the ‘Economic Act for FY 2022/23’. The DST applies to companies offering… Continue reading Foreign tech companies begin paying digital service tax in Nepal
Nepal launches cross-border payments with Alipay plus
Kathmandu: Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) and Ant International have officially launched cross-border payment integration between NEPALPAY QR and Alipay+ at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024. This new integration allows travelers from 10 countries and regions, including China, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, South Korea, and Italy, to make seamless payments… Continue reading Nepal launches cross-border payments with Alipay plus
Nepal clinches 3 silver medals at 15th World Bodybuilding Championship in Maldives
Kathmandu: Nepal secured three silver medals on Friday at the 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in Male, Maldives. Three Nepali athletes—Rujesh Shahi, Prajwalman Shakya, and Rajani Shrestha—earned silver in their respective categories at the prestigious event organized by the Bodybuilding Association of Maldives. Shakya won silver in the Masters 40-49 age group, competing… Continue reading Nepal clinches 3 silver medals at 15th World Bodybuilding Championship in Maldives
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
Kathmandu: Australia’s government says it will introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the “harm” social media was inflicting on Australian children. “This one is for the mums and dads… They, like… Continue reading Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
Nepal secures convincing 67-run victory over Thailand in ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifiers
Kathmandu: Nepal began their ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifiers campaign with a dominant 67-run win over Thailand on Wednesday at The Seven Cricket Stadium in the UAE. Batting first after being sent in by Thailand, Nepal posted a competitive total of 102 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Puja Mahato led… Continue reading Nepal secures convincing 67-run victory over Thailand in ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifiers