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Govt to make 100 accessible polling stations

Kathmandu: The Election Commission has decided to make 100 polling stations disabled-friendly. Today, Wednesday, the Commission has decided to make a disabled-friendly polling station. In these polling stations, a list of sign language, orientation to the employees working in the polling station on the use of sign language, braille materials on the method of voting,… Continue reading Govt to make 100 accessible polling stations

India gives 200 vehicles to Nepal for election

Kathmandu: India has gifted 200 vehicles to Nepal for the election. On Tuesday, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava presented 200 vehicles as a gift to Finance Minister Janardhan Sharma on behalf of the Government of India. It is said that these vehicles have been provided at the request of the Government of Nepal. These… Continue reading India gives 200 vehicles to Nepal for election

Himalaya Airlines to operate daily chartered flight from GBIA

Kathmandu: Himalaya Airlines is going to start two daily passenger chartered flights from Gautam Buddha International Airport. The airline has sought permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) on Tuesday for Bhairahawa-Kuala Lumpur chartered flights from November 3 to 10. According to the authority, the airlines will fly to Kathmandu-Bhairawa-Kuala Lumpur and Kuala… Continue reading Himalaya Airlines to operate daily chartered flight from GBIA

UML unveil election manifesto

Kathmandu: CPN-UML has unvieled a manifesto for the upcoming elections to be held on November 19. President KP Sharma Oli released the party’s manifesto for the upcoming elections using the digital technology at the Yak and Yeti Hotel in Kathmandu on Tuesday afternoon. In the manifesto, the national resolution of ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’, put… Continue reading UML unveil election manifesto

National Human Rights Commission commence investigation over Kalikot bomb blast incident

Kathmandu: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has started investigation over the incident of bomb blast in Kalikot that killed two girls. The commission issued a statement on Tuesday and said that it has sent a team for on-site monitoring of the incident. Two girls were killed and three other children were injured in a… Continue reading National Human Rights Commission commence investigation over Kalikot bomb blast incident

Govt prosecutor demands to freeze financial activities of Sandeep Lamichhane

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Kathmandu: District Public Prosecutor’s Office, Kathmandu has demanded to freeze the land and bank account of rape accused Sandeep Lamichhane. In the charge sheet, the public prosecutor demanded to freeze the Kalyanpur-7 land in Chitwan, which is in the name of Lamichhane, for the purpose of compensation. Also, NIC Asia Bank account in the name… Continue reading Govt prosecutor demands to freeze financial activities of Sandeep Lamichhane

Election Commission asks clarification from UML candidate Surya Thapa

Kathmandu: The Election Commission has asked explanation from Surya Bahadur Thapa Chhetri of CPN (UML), who is a candidate for a member of the House of Representatives from Pyuthan. The commission has asked for an explanation as the audio-visual material used by children for election campaigning has been received by the commission. Section 13 of… Continue reading Election Commission asks clarification from UML candidate Surya Thapa

‘Massive’ drone attack on Black Sea Fleet – Russia

File Photo The Russian Navy at the entrance to the port city of Sevastopol in 2014. Photo Courtesy: Reuters via BBC

Kathmandu: Ukraine has carried out a “massive” drone attack on the Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port city of Sevastopol, damaging one warship, Russia says. As reported in the BBC News, nine drones were used, a top official said. Ukraine has not commented. Without providing evidence, Russia accused British troops of being involved in… Continue reading ‘Massive’ drone attack on Black Sea Fleet – Russia