Kathmandu: Nearly two years after its inauguration, the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) is preparing to host its first regular international flight. Himalaya Airlines, a Nepal-China joint venture, has announced plans to operate flights between Pokhara and Lhasa, China, with the first flight expected to take off in the first week of January 2025. Although… Continue reading PRIA set to host first regular international flight
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Europe’s flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
Kathmandu: At this year’s Paris Olympics, the electric flying taxi service, promised by Germany’s Volocopter, was meant to be a highlight but ended up as just a demonstration, with no passenger flights. Volocopter, which had hoped to raise €100 million from the German government, now faces a serious financial crisis and is negotiating with China’s… Continue reading Europe’s flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
Bulaki receives Best Film Award 2024
Kathmandu: The National Film Awards 2024 were presented in a ceremony at the President’s Residence, Sheetal Niwas, on Wednesday. President Ram Chandra Paudel honored filmmakers and artists for their outstanding contributions to Nepali cinema. The film Bulaki was awarded Best Film, while Nischal Basnet won Best Director for Dimaag Kharab. Bipin Karki received Best Actor… Continue reading Bulaki receives Best Film Award 2024
SC denies bail to Durga Prasai in electricity fraud case
Kathmandu: Supreme Court has rejected the petition for bail filed by Durga Prasai, a medical practitioner arrested on charges of electricity fraud. Prasai’s son, Nirajan Prasai, had filed a habeas corpus petition, claiming that his father was being unlawfully detained. The petition was dismissed by a bench comprising Justices Nityanand Pandey and Mahesh Sharma Paudel… Continue reading SC denies bail to Durga Prasai in electricity fraud case
EC calls for public holiday on Dec 1 for Local By-Elections
Kathmandu: Election Commission (EC) has requested local governments to declare a public holiday on December 1, for the upcoming local by-elections. In a statement, the EC urged relevant municipalities to ensure that voting stations are set up and accessible for the elections. The Commission has requested the use of various public and private venues, including… Continue reading EC calls for public holiday on Dec 1 for Local By-Elections
40-member delegation to join PM Oli’s visit to China
Kathmandu: A 40-member government delegation is set to accompany Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on his upcoming official visit to China, alongside a group of industrialists and entrepreneurs. In addition to the Prime Minister’s trip, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba is scheduled to visit China on Thursday, returning to Nepal on Saturday before rejoining PM… Continue reading 40-member delegation to join PM Oli’s visit to China
NEA decides against power cut for defaulting industries following ERC Directive
Kathmandu: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced that it will not disconnect electricity supply to industries with overdue payments, reversing earlier plans to take such action. A meeting of the NEA’s Board of Directors, held Wednesday under the chairmanship of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister, decided to halt the planned disconnections after receiving directives… Continue reading NEA decides against power cut for defaulting industries following ERC Directive
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
Kathmandu: President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as part of his efforts to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking, particularly the flow of fentanyl into the United States. In posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on all goods entering… Continue reading Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
Protests erupt in Islamabad as supporters demand Imran Khan’s release
Kathmandu: Protests erupted in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on Monday as thousands of demonstrators gathered to demand the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently serving a three-year jail term on corruption charges. The protesters have begun making their way to D Chowk, also known as Democracy Square, located near key government buildings,… Continue reading Protests erupt in Islamabad as supporters demand Imran Khan’s release
Cyber crime complaints surge in Nepal amid rising internet use
Kathmandu: As the use of the internet and information technology continues to grow, so do the number of cyber crime complaints in Nepal. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has reported a significant rise in such incidents, with over 6,500 complaints filed since mid-April 2024 alone. According to CIB spokesperson Superintendent of Police… Continue reading Cyber crime complaints surge in Nepal amid rising internet use