NAC’s narrow-body aircraft to operate flights in Kathmandu-Bhairahawa-Kathmandu route

Photo Courtesy: Nepal Airlines Corporation

Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation will operate commercial flights from Kathmandu to Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahawa on Monday. According to the airlines, the narrow-body aircraft will be flown on Monday to promote Gautam Buddha International Airport. The airline has fixed two types of ticket prices for Kathmandu-Bhairahawa route at Rs 4,510 and Rs 7,040 respectively.… Continue reading NAC’s narrow-body aircraft to operate flights in Kathmandu-Bhairahawa-Kathmandu route

Local election: Vote counting continues

Kathmandu: Vote counting of local election is ongoing across the country. So far, the results of nine municipalities, including those unopposed in the municipal elections, have been made public. According to the results, UML has won four seats, Congress three and UCPN (Maoist) two so far. UML has won in Manang Ngisyang rular municipality, Loghekar… Continue reading Local election: Vote counting continues

64 percent votes have been cast across the country while voting postponed in 44 centers

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has so far estimated that 64 percent of votes have been cast across the country. The commission said in a press conference this evening that it had estimated that 64 percent of votes have been cast in the country so far and that the number could increase. Speaking at the… Continue reading 64 percent votes have been cast across the country while voting postponed in 44 centers

Voting closes; EC estimates more than 65 pc votes casted

Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya casting his vote. Photo Courtesy: Election Commission

Kathmandu: Voting for second local election of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal has concluded. Voting thats was started 7 am today has concluded at 5 pm. The Election Commission (EC) has estimated that more than 65 percent of the votes have been cast this time. The commission is preparing to provide more details in this… Continue reading Voting closes; EC estimates more than 65 pc votes casted

Nepal local election; Vote counting to begin from 8 pm today

Kathmandu: The Election Commission has stated that counting of 20 percent local level’s vote will start from 8 pm today. The ballot papers of all local levels will be delivered to the polling station by 2 pm tomorrow (Saturday). As per the election commission, vote counting at all local levels will be completed in five… Continue reading Nepal local election; Vote counting to begin from 8 pm today

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa dies at 73

Photo Courtesy: Reuters via BBC

(BBC): One of the richest monarchs in the world, President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, has died at the age of 73. Sheikh Khalifa had been president of the UAE since 2004, but his role had been largely ceremonial since he suffered a stroke in 2014. His half-brother, Mohamed bin… Continue reading UAE President Sheikh Khalifa dies at 73

35 percent voters cast their votes till 12 noon

Kathmandu: About 35 percent voting has taken place till 12 noon. According to Election Commission Spokesperson Shaligram Sharma Poudel, the around 35 percent voters across the country has casted their vote. Amid this, clashes broke out at some polling stations in Dolakha, Sarlahi, Saptari, Ramechhap, Parbat, Humla and Bajura. Meanwhile, voting is underway in peaceful… Continue reading 35 percent voters cast their votes till 12 noon

14 voters killed in a car accident in Syangja

Kathmandu: At least 14 people have been killed in a road accident in Waling of Syangja district. It has been said that the bus was carrying voters and on the way to polling station. So far, 10 deceased have been identified. The injured are being taken to Waling Primary Health Center for treatment.

Man of Century Satya Mohan Joshi Celebrates 103rd Birth Anniversary today

File photo of Satya Mohan Joshi. Photo Courtesy: The Kathmandu Post

Kathmandu: Satya Mohan Joshi, the man of the literary century, is celebrating his 103rd birth anniversary today. Cultural expert Joshi is just as active at the age of 103. Along with writing literature, he has been writing about culture and traditions. He is also known as the Library of Folk Culture and History. He has… Continue reading Man of Century Satya Mohan Joshi Celebrates 103rd Birth Anniversary today

Local election update: senior leaders cast their vote

Kathmandu: Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has cast his vote. They have cast their votes from the polling station at Bharatpur Mahanagarpalika-14 in the home district of Chitwan. Similarly, Parliament Speaker Agni Sapkota has also cast his vote from Sindhupalchowk’s Chautara. Meanwhile, a candidate of Kathmandu Metropoiltan City Samiksha Baskota of… Continue reading Local election update: senior leaders cast their vote