Kathmandu: Azerbaijan on Thursday observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about a possible cause of the disaster, with some experts saying that the airliner was damaged by Russian air defense fire. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190… Continue reading Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for air crash victims as speculation mounts about its cause
Month: December 2024
Kushal Malla to join Desert Vipers for 2025 ILT20 Season
Kathmandu: Nepal’s all-rounder, Kushal Malla, has been signed by the Desert Vipers for the upcoming season of the International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates. Malla will replace Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede, who is sidelined due to injury sustained while playing for the Pokhara Avengers in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Tom… Continue reading Kushal Malla to join Desert Vipers for 2025 ILT20 Season
Sichuan Airlines flight brings Chinese team to Pokhara for International Dragon Boat Race
Kathmandu: A chartered flight from Sichuan Airlines, carrying 126 passengers from Chengdu, landed at Pokhara International Airport today. The Chinese team is in Nepal to participate in the Second International Dragon Boat Race, set to take place on December 29 and 30 at the scenic Fewa Lake in Pokhara. The event is being organized in… Continue reading Sichuan Airlines flight brings Chinese team to Pokhara for International Dragon Boat Race
CPN-UML expels Bhim Rawal, suspends 2 other leaders for disciplinary violations
Kathmandu: The ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has expelled former Vice Chairman Bhim Rawal from the party over disciplinary issues. A decision was made during a secretariat meeting held on Wednesday, which officially ousted Rawal from the party ranks. The move comes after Rawal, a former vice president, failed to respond to… Continue reading CPN-UML expels Bhim Rawal, suspends 2 other leaders for disciplinary violations
US Dollar value rise in Nepali market
Kathmandu: The value of the US dollar has increased, according to the new exchange rates set by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) for Wednesday. In addition to the US dollar, other foreign currencies, including the European euro, Canadian dollar, Chinese yuan, Saudi Arabian riyal, Qatari riyal, Thai baht, UAE dirham, Malaysian ringgit, Danish krone, Kuwaiti dinar,… Continue reading US Dollar value rise in Nepali market
Winter rain enters Nepal
Kathmandu: Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that the first winter rain of the season entered Nepal from the far western region on Monday evening, signaling the start of winter rains across the country. Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s weather bulletin issued on Monday evening indicates varying weather patterns across provinces: Far West Province:… Continue reading Winter rain enters Nepal
UK University honors Nepal’s ‘Border Man’ Buddhi Narayan Shrestha
Kathmandu: Buddhi Narayan Shrestha, famously known as the ‘Border Man of Nepal,’ has been recognized by a university in the United Kingdom (UK) for his outstanding contributions to border research. The International Border Research Unit (IBRU) at Durham University’s Center for Borders Research presented Shrestha with the Raymond Milefsky Award, now in its seventh year.… Continue reading UK University honors Nepal’s ‘Border Man’ Buddhi Narayan Shrestha
US-based AAR Corp fined $55 mn for bribery in NAC aircraft deal
Kathmandu: AAR Corp, a US-based company, has been fined $55 million (approximately Rs 7.42 billion) by the US government after being found guilty of bribing Nepali officials during the procurement of two widebody aircraft for Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). The company allegedly paid $2.5 million in bribes to secure a deal for the purchase of… Continue reading US-based AAR Corp fined $55 mn for bribery in NAC aircraft deal
Milan Acharya surrenders to police, confesses to killing father and brother
Kathmadu: Milan Acharya, 26, has surrendered to the police and confessed to the brutal killings of his father, Kul Prasad Acharya, 56, and younger brother, Pravin Acharya, 22. The Metropolitan Police Circle in Maharajgunj confirmed that Milan is currently being questioned by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office following his surrender. According to police, Milan… Continue reading Milan Acharya surrenders to police, confesses to killing father and brother
Rabi Lamichhane suspended from parliament amid ongoing legal case
Kathmadu: Rabi Lamichhane, the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Chitwan-2 and president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has been suspended from his parliamentary duties following a money laundering charge. The notice of suspension was issued by Padma Prasad Pandey, the general secretary of the House of Representatives (HoR) Secretariat, citing legal provisions. Lamichhane… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane suspended from parliament amid ongoing legal case