Kathmandu: Responding to a series of accidents involving its helicopters, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has opted to suspend the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Manang Air. This decision comes after two separate helicopter mishaps involving Manang Air within a span of three months, leading the regulatory body to revoke the AOC granted… Continue reading CAAN suspends Manang Air’s operating license
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Two individuals imprisoned for assaulting doctors in Manipal hospital
Kathmandu: Two individuals, identified as Binaya Gurung from Pokhara-5 and Sushil Karki from Pokhara-17, have been incarcerated for assaulting doctors and vandalizing Manipal Teaching Hospital in Pokhara two weeks ago. The Kaski District Court announced the sentence on Friday, charging them under the Health Institutions Security Act, 2066 BS. Additionally, seven people involved in the… Continue reading Two individuals imprisoned for assaulting doctors in Manipal hospital
Nepal government repatriate 254 Nepalis from Israel
Kathmandu: A total of 254 Nepali nationals, who were rescued from Israel, arrived in Nepal on a Nepal Airlines Corporation wide-body aircraft. A delegation led by Minister for Foreign Affairs, NP Saud, had traveled to Israel to facilitate their return. Minister Saud, briefing the media at Tribhuvan International Airport after the rescue flight, informed that… Continue reading Nepal government repatriate 254 Nepalis from Israel
Biden is trying again on student loan forgiveness
Kathmandu: President Joe Biden is making another attempt at student loan cancellation after the Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that his administration couldn’t forgive $400 billion in student loan debt using a 2003 law called the HEROES Act. The first of three hearings took place Tuesday, when more than a dozen people chosen by… Continue reading Biden is trying again on student loan forgiveness
Money Laundering Bill passed by Parliamentary Committee
Kathmandu: The Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee in Kathmandu have passed a bill to amend specific laws related to the prevention of money laundering and the promotion of the business environment. The sub-committee submitted a report on Tuesday, which the committee later passed with some changes. Committee Chair Bimala Subedi mentioned that they have… Continue reading Money Laundering Bill passed by Parliamentary Committee
Arabic language classes for foreign employment office employees
Kathmandu: Foreign Employment Office in Tahachal has started teaching Arabic to its employees. They’ve begun a 15-day course to help employees learn Arabic. The office believes it’s essential because many Nepali workers go to Arab countries for jobs. Staff from the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, and the Department of Foreign Employment are… Continue reading Arabic language classes for foreign employment office employees
No electricity, food, water or gas for Gaza, says Israel
The Gaza Strip could be on the brink of a new humanitarian crisis if supplies are not allowed in, authorities say, as Israel responds to the Hamas attacks. On Monday, Israel declared a “complete siege” on the territory, saying electricity, food, fuel and water would be cut off. According to residents, aid has not reached… Continue reading No electricity, food, water or gas for Gaza, says Israel
Govt announces national mourning on Tuesday to honor deceased Nepalis in Israel
Kathmandu: The government has announced national mourning on Tuesday to pay condolence to 10 Nepalis who died in the Israeli attack . The emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Monday paid tribute to the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. After the meeting, Government Spokesperson and Minister of Communications Rekha… Continue reading Govt announces national mourning on Tuesday to honor deceased Nepalis in Israel
Govt’s fair price shop targeting festive season begins from today
Kathmandu: The government has started fair price shop from today in 98 places across the country. According to the Food Management and Trading Company, the fair price shop will continue for next 43 days. Sharmila Subedi, the information officer of the company, informed that the fair price shops have come into operation in collaboration with… Continue reading Govt’s fair price shop targeting festive season begins from today
10 Nepalis killed in Israeli attack
Kathmandu: It has been confirmed that at least 10 Nepalis have died in the attack by the Palestinian radical group Hamas on Israel. Hamas launched a major attack on Israel on Saturday, the day after the start of the Yom Kippur war 50 years ago (October 6).Nepali embassy to Israel has confirmed the number of… Continue reading 10 Nepalis killed in Israeli attack