Kathmandu: Flights were halted at several airports in Nepal’s eastern region on Tuesday due to heavy fog, causing widespread disruptions. Most flights could neither take off nor land until around 12 noon, leaving passengers stranded and causing significant delays. According to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) officials, airports in Janakpur, Simara, Bhadrapur, Biratnagar, Chandragadhi, Rajbiraj, and… Continue reading Heavy fog disrupts flights across eastern Nepal
Month: December 2024
Discussion begins on amending Civil Service Act, Minister Gupta says
Kathmandu: Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Raj Kumar Gupta, announced that discussions have officially begun on amending the Civil Service Act, a long-pending issue in Nepal’s legislature. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Gupta revealed that the State Affairs Committee under the House of Representatives has initiated deliberations on the proposed amendments, which have… Continue reading Discussion begins on amending Civil Service Act, Minister Gupta says
Nepal Police and Armed Police Force warn of security risks due to equipment shortages
Kathmandu: Two key security agencies under Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, have warned that they cannot maintain peace and security without urgent procurement of essential weapons, vehicles, and training equipment. The heads of these agencies made the statement during a discussion on police performance held at the Ministry… Continue reading Nepal Police and Armed Police Force warn of security risks due to equipment shortages
KMC begins installing air pollution monitoring devices in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has launched an initiative to monitor air pollution levels in the capital, following Kathmandu’s ranking as one of the most polluted cities globally. The installation of air quality measuring devices has begun at 18 locations across the city, with the aim of providing real-time data on air pollution levels. On… Continue reading KMC begins installing air pollution monitoring devices in Kathmandu
NPL Update: Karnali Yaks bid farewell to Shikhar Dhawan
Kathmandu: Karnali Yaks, the Nepal Premier League (NPL) franchise team, has bid farewell to former Indian cricket opener Shikhar Dhawan, who returned to India after announcing his inability to continue playing due to knee issues. The team’s manager, coach, and players gathered at the Hilton Hotel on Monday to say their goodbyes. Dhawan had joined… Continue reading NPL Update: Karnali Yaks bid farewell to Shikhar Dhawan
Rabi Lamichhane to be moved to Parsa for embezzlement probe
Kathmandu: Chhabilal Joshi and Ram Bahadur Khanal, former directors of Gorkha Media, who were arrested for allegedly embezzling funds from a cooperative, have been moved from Pokhara to Parsa for further questioning. The two suspects, accused of defrauding a cooperative in Parsa, were transferred to Birgunj on Sunday evening after an arrest warrant was issued… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane to be moved to Parsa for embezzlement probe
PATA Nepal Chapter promotes Nepal tourism and NICE 2025 at GITF and roadshow in China
Kathmandu: PATA Nepal Chapter actively participated in the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) and the NICE 2025 Roadshow in China, engaging with over 250 outbound tour operators and media representatives. The events, held in Guangzhou on December 2 and Shenzhen on December 4, provided an ideal platform to promote Destination Nepal and the upcoming Nepal… Continue reading PATA Nepal Chapter promotes Nepal tourism and NICE 2025 at GITF and roadshow in China
Nepal’s commitment to child online protection at WPGA Summit
Kathmandu: Minister Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi, of Nepal’s Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, reaffirmed the country’s dedication to protecting children from online harm during his speech at the WeProtect Global Alliance (WPGA) Summit 2024 in Abu Dhabi. In his address, the Minister stressed that the Nepalese government is actively developing strong policies and… Continue reading Nepal’s commitment to child online protection at WPGA Summit
Nasa delays astronaut flight around the Moon
Kathmandu: NASA has announced a further delay to its ambitious Artemis program, pushing back the planned launch of its second mission to the Moon to April 2026. The mission, originally slated for September 2025, was meant to send astronauts on a flyaround of the Moon, but will now be delayed by over a year due… Continue reading Nasa delays astronaut flight around the Moon
Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7 earthquake strikes California coast
Kathmandu: A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of northern California, with the epicenter near Ferndale in Humboldt County, about 260 miles north of San Francisco, according to the US Geological Survey. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued for northern California and southern Oregon, affecting around 4.7 million people, but it was later… Continue reading Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7 earthquake strikes California coast