India and Bangladesh floods displace millions and kill dozens

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(BBC): At least 59 people are known to have died in lightning strikes and landslides triggered by severe monsoon storms in India and Bangladesh. Millions of people have been stranded while emergency workers have struggled to reach those affected. Forecasters are warning that the flooding is expected to get worse over the next few days.… Continue reading India and Bangladesh floods displace millions and kill dozens

Russia becomes China’s biggest oil supplier

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(BBC): Russia has become China’s biggest supplier of oil as the country sold discounted crude to Beijing amid sanctions over the Ukraine war. Imports of Russian oil rose by 55% from a year earlier to a record level in May, displacing Saudi Arabia as China’s biggest provider. China has ramped up purchases of Russian oil… Continue reading Russia becomes China’s biggest oil supplier

Air Arabia and Fly Dubai to operate flights to GBIA within 2 weeks

Kathmandu: Two more foreign airlines are scheduled to operate regular flights from Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa, which has been in operation for last one month. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Air Arabia and Fly Dubai of UAE have started the process for regular flights. Both are international airline… Continue reading Air Arabia and Fly Dubai to operate flights to GBIA within 2 weeks

Executive Chairman of NAC suspended

Kathmandu: The government has suspended Yubaraj Adhikari, executive chairman of the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). The cabinet meeting held on Monday has decided to suspend him. Lately, his relationship with Tourism Minister Prem Bahadur Ale was not too good. The audio of Ale insulting the officer with obscene words was also made public. Soon after… Continue reading Executive Chairman of NAC suspended

Bagmati province legitimate ‘Ride Sharing’ business

Kathmandu: The Bagmati province has made arrangements for the company providing ride sharing service to be registered within this year. Through the Fiscal Bill 2022, the Bagmati province government has made it compulsory to register the vehicles used for the purpose of ride sharing service. According to the fiscal bill, the process of obtaining permission… Continue reading Bagmati province legitimate ‘Ride Sharing’ business

Two pilots mandatory for VIP chopper flight

Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has directed to make two pilots mandatory in VIP helicopter flights. The CAAN has issued the six-point directive on Sunday to further strengthen flight safety and make flight operations more systematic. CAAN has asked the government of Nepal to make two pilots mandatory on helicopter flight of… Continue reading Two pilots mandatory for VIP chopper flight

The title of Miss Nepal goes to Priyanka Rani Joshi

Kathmandu: Priyanka Rani Joshi has won the title of Miss Nepal 2022. In the final held in Kathmandu, Joshi was crowned Miss Nepal after beating 23 other contestants. She was crowned by former Miss Nepal Namrata Joshi. There were 24 participants in the final round of Miss Nepal 2022 pageant.