Civil Aviation tourism claims no plan to privatize NAC

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has clarified that it has no plans to privatize or transform the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) into a private company. Issuing a statement today, spokesperson for the ministry Taranath Adhikari said that misleading information was disseminated from various people. According to the Ministry, there has been… Continue reading Civil Aviation tourism claims no plan to privatize NAC

Another 1,831 people infected, 20 died of corona infection

Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, an additional 1,831 people have been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 1,535 PCR tests confirmed the infection in 1,237 people and 3,683 antigen tests tested positive for 594 infections. Meanwhile, 20 people have died of coronavirus in the last… Continue reading Another 1,831 people infected, 20 died of corona infection

Health ministry assures regular vaccination program

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that the vaccination program against covid-19 will now be conducted regularly. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Sunday, Ministry spokesperson Dr. Krishna Poudel said that the process of bringing vaccines from China is continuing. Inaugurating the newly constructed surgical building of Bir Hospital on Sunday,… Continue reading Health ministry assures regular vaccination program

Govt to provide Rs 50,000 per family to flood and landslide victims of Sindhupalchowk

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Kathmandu: In Sindhupalchowk, the government has decided to provide Rs 50,000 to the families affected by landslides and floods. This year, 326 families in Sindhupalchowk were affected by floods, landslides and inundation. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who reached Helambu village in Sindhupalchowk on Saturday, announced relief of Rs 50,000 per family. According to Minister… Continue reading Govt to provide Rs 50,000 per family to flood and landslide victims of Sindhupalchowk

More suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president

Suspects in the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise are tossed on the floor after being detained, at the General Direction of the police in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, July 8, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP): Haitian authorities have made more arrests in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, raiding Taiwan’s Embassy where several suspects are believed to have sought refuge, while also detaining two Haitian-Americans and several former Colombian soldiers allegedly tied to the plot. In all, 17 suspects have been detained and another eight are being… Continue reading More suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president

Nepal govt allows 53 intl flights a week

Kathmandu (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The government has decided to extend numbers of regular international flights. As per the decision of the recent cabinet meeting, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has increased the number of international flights and sent a new schedule to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). According to CAAN… Continue reading Nepal govt allows 53 intl flights a week