Melamchi reached Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The water of Melamchi River, which has been waiting for years, has finally reached Kathmandu. The water from the tunnel has reached Sundarijal in Kathmandu during the tunnel test. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has inaugurated the Melamchi water in Kathmandu and diverted it into the Bagmati River by opening the Sundarijal gate of… Continue reading Melamchi reached Kathmandu

“Where is fourth point of handing over the weapons of revolution?”; Nepal Congress

Kathmandu: As soon as the Netra Bikram Chand ‘Biplav’ group of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), which has been carrying out violent activities, came into open politics, Nepali congress has asked the government to let them drop their weapons. Although the rebel group has weapons, the issue of how to manage those weapons is not in… Continue reading “Where is fourth point of handing over the weapons of revolution?”; Nepal Congress

Govt signs three-point agreement with Biplav group of NCP

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Kathmandu: The government on Friday has signed a three point agreement with the Nepal Communist Party led by Netra Bikram Chand (Biplav).Both the sides have reached an agreement early on Thursday. As per the newly signed agreement, the then outlawed outfit will now join mainstream, peaceful politics. Likewise, the government will release all the party… Continue reading Govt signs three-point agreement with Biplav group of NCP

Person accused in human trafficking case arrested after 14 years

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Kathmandu: Bara police have arrested a fugitive accused in a human trafficking case after 14 years. Jagdish Das, a resident of Bara, has been arrested. According to the police, the bus coming from Kathmandu was stopped by four persons including a slave at Karaiya Bridge on December 7, 2006. They had taken under control Tara… Continue reading Person accused in human trafficking case arrested after 14 years

Airline operators hike airfare after fuel price hike

Aircraft of Yeti Airlines parked at Pokhara airport. Photo: Vishwanews

Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the price of petroleum products including air turbine fuel (ATF) thus the airline operators have also increased the fuel surcharge price on air fares. According to the Airline Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN), it has been decided to increase the price according to the automated system. The decision… Continue reading Airline operators hike airfare after fuel price hike

Sandeep to be captain of Mayor’s XI club

Kathmandu: Sandeep Lamichhane will lead the Kathmandu Mayor’s XI team in the Kathmandu Mayor’s Cup Cricket. He will be undergoing PCR test after returning to Nepal from Pakistan.After that he will be joining the team. Tribhuvan Army Club, Nepal Police Club, APF Club of the Armed Police Force, Bagmati province and Kathmandu Mayor’s XI Club… Continue reading Sandeep to be captain of Mayor’s XI club

Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Strikes New Zealand, Tsunami Warning Issued

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Wellington: A severe 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the east of New Zealand’s North Island on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning, and authorities advised people in some coastal areas to move immediately to high ground.There were no immediate reports of damage, but the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said there was land and marine threat… Continue reading Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Strikes New Zealand, Tsunami Warning Issued

Myanmar crackdown on protests, widely filmed, sparks outrage

Anti-coup protesters discharge fire extinguishers to counter the impact of the tear gas fired by police during a demonstration in Yangon, Myanmar Thursday, March 4, 2021. Demonstrators in Myanmar protesting last month's military coup returned to the streets Thursday, undaunted by the killing of at least 38 people the previous day by security forces. Photo Courtesy: AP

YANGON, Myanmar (AP): Footage of a brutal crackdown on protests against a coup in Myanmar unleashed outrage and calls for a stronger international response Thursday, a day after 38 people were killed. Videos showed security forces shooting a person at point-blank range and chasing down and savagely beating demonstrators. Despite the shocking violence the day… Continue reading Myanmar crackdown on protests, widely filmed, sparks outrage