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NAC to operate cargo flight for NEA

Kathmandu: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). The MoU was signed by NEA Executive Director Kulman Ghising and NAC Executive Chairman Yubaraj Adhikari in the presence of Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale and Secretary Maheshwar Neupane. From now… Continue reading NAC to operate cargo flight for NEA

India app that put Muslim women up for sale is shut

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(BBC): Police in two Indian states have registered cases after an app shared photos of more than 100 Muslim women saying they were on “sale”. The accused include developers of the app and Twitter handles that shared the images and content. The open source app – Bulli Bai – was hosted on web platform GitHub,… Continue reading India app that put Muslim women up for sale is shut

Govt to begin covid booster dose from Tuesday

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Kathmandu: The government has decided to give booster dose of corona vaccine to people with weakened immune system from Tuesday. The Ministry of Health and Population has stated that the vaccine will be given to those who have completed three months of immunization against corona. Booster doses of the vaccine will be available to people… Continue reading Govt to begin covid booster dose from Tuesday

Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

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(BBC): Airport staff in Mauritius have found a newborn baby boy abandoned in the rubbish bin toilet of a plane’s toilet. A 20-year-old woman from Madagascar, suspected of having given birth on the flight, was arrested. The Air Mauritius plane, which arrived from Madagascar, landed at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on 1 January. Airport… Continue reading Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

1.5 mn tourist arrives in 2021

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Kathmandu: A total of 150,962 tourists have visited Nepal in 2021. According to the Nepal Tourism Board this number is 80,000 less than in 2020. In 2020, 230,085 tourists visited Nepal. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated during the early months of 2020. As a result, the number of tourists was higher in the first month… Continue reading 1.5 mn tourist arrives in 2021

Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

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(BBC): Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19. The Argentine forward and team-mates Juan Bernat, Nathan Bitumazala and Sergio Rico were confirmed to have Covid a day before PSG’s French Cup tie against fourth-tier side Vannes. The quartet are said to be isolating. PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino added… Continue reading Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

New year brings more canceled flights for air travelers

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, air travelers wear masks at Love Field in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

(AP): For air travelers, the new year picked up where the old one left off – with lots of frustration. By late Saturday afternoon on the East Coast, more than 2,600 U.S. flights and nearly 4,600 worldwide had been canceled, according to tracking service FlightAware. That is the highest single-day U.S. toll yet since just… Continue reading New year brings more canceled flights for air travelers

North Korea to focus on economy in 2022

File Photo North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's return to testing missiles will be getting the attention of the White House. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

(BBC): North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has said the faltering economy will be the national priority this year as the country faces a “great life-and-death struggle”. He was speaking at the end of a key ruling party meeting, which coincides with him being in power for 10 years. A self-imposed coronavirus blockade has left North… Continue reading North Korea to focus on economy in 2022