Kathmandu: Due to the unfavorable weather and snowfall since Thursday, flights in the high Himalayan region have been affected.All flights from Nepalgunj Airport to Rara and Simkot scheduled for Thursday have been canceled. Flights have been operated from Nepalgunj to far-western airports on Thursday.
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Government’s request not to travel abroad unless for urgent work
Kathmandu: The government has urged not to travel abroad except for urgent work, keeping in mind the risk of the Omicron variant of the Covid-19. Joint Spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population Sameer Kumar Adhikari issued a statement on Wednesday urging people not to travel abroad except for urgent work. Saying that Omicron… Continue reading Government’s request not to travel abroad unless for urgent work
Japan suspends new reservations on all incoming flights
TOKYO (AP): Japan has asked international airlines to stop taking new reservations for all flights arriving in Japan until the end of December as the country further tightens its border controls against a new coronavirus variant, the transportation ministry said Wednesday. It said the request is an emergency precaution amid growing concern over the spread… Continue reading Japan suspends new reservations on all incoming flights
President issues 6 ordinances
Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has issued six ordinances today. On the recommendation of the cabinet, President Bhandari has issued ordinances amending some Acts against Sexual Violence, Ordinances amending some Acts related to Criminal Offenses and Criminal Procedure, Nepal Police and State Police (Operation, Supervision and Coordination)Ordinance. She has also issued acid and other hazardous… Continue reading President issues 6 ordinances
Free shuttle bus service begins at TIA
Kathmandu: Shuttle bus service has been brought into operation at the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and Tribhuvan International Airport have brought three microbuses into operation as shuttle buses. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale inaugurated the shuttle bus on Wednesday. Passengers traveling on… Continue reading Free shuttle bus service begins at TIA
More than 10 mn people vaccinated in Nepal
Kathmandu: The number of people receiving at least the first dose of vaccine against corona virus in Nepal has exceeded 10 million. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 227,584 people have been vaccinated in the last 24 hours. Till now, 8.5 million have been fully vaccinated in Nepal. Similarly, 10 million 30 thousand… Continue reading More than 10 mn people vaccinated in Nepal
Student shoots, kills 3, wounds 8 at Michigan high school
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP): A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital, authorities said. Eight other people were wounded, some critically, including a 14-year-old girl who was placed on a ventilator after surgery.… Continue reading Student shoots, kills 3, wounds 8 at Michigan high school
Wary, weary world slams doors shut, fearing omicron variant
BRUSSELS (AP): Taking an act-now-ask-questions-later approach, countries around the world slammed their doors shut again to try to keep the new omicron variant at bay Monday as more cases of the mutant coronavirus emerged and scientists raced to figure out just how dangerous it might be. Japan announced it would bar entry of all foreign… Continue reading Wary, weary world slams doors shut, fearing omicron variant
Passengers returning from abroad bring illegal gold: DOC
Kathmandu: Department of Customs (DoC) has stated that illegal gold are being imported in Nepal through passengers returning from abroad for who were migrated for foreign employment and other work. The department published a notice on Sunday stating that gold was being hidden in flashlights, irons, mixers, radios, speakers and water pumps without the knowledge… Continue reading Passengers returning from abroad bring illegal gold: DOC
Kamal Thapa announces candidature for president of RPP
Kathmandu: Rashtriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Kamal Thapa has announced to fight for the post again from the party’s general convention to be held in Kathmandu from December 1. Speaking at a program announcing his candidature in Kathmandu on Monday, he said that he still have some work to be done. Leader Rajendra Lingden has already… Continue reading Kamal Thapa announces candidature for president of RPP