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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.

Parliamentary committee decides to ask clarification from PM Deuba for not attending the meeting

Kathmandu: The International Relations Committee under the House of Representatives has decided to ask Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba the reason for not attending the meeting. A meeting of the committee held on Sunday decided to ask Prime Minister Deuba the reason for his absence. The committee called on him to discuss the State Partnership… Continue reading Parliamentary committee decides to ask clarification from PM Deuba for not attending the meeting

Five arrested for making fake death certificate to sell land

Kathmandu: Five people have been arrested for selling land worth Rs 70 million in Kirtipur. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Nepal Police has arrested five people for making fake death certificate of Shantadevi Lohani, a land owner who has been living in Japan for 24 years, and selling the land in her name.… Continue reading Five arrested for making fake death certificate to sell land