Kathmandu: A meeting of the Nijgadh International Airport High Level Facilitation Committee held on Friday has decided to discuss the investment modality of Nijgadh International Airport within a week. The decision was taken at a meeting of a high-level facilitation committee formed under the coordination of Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai… Continue reading Govt begins preparations to prepare investment modality of Nijgadh International Airport
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Oli proposes to hand over leadership to the new generation
Kathmandu: Prime Minister and CPN Chairman KP Sharma Oli has proposed to hand over the leadership to the new generation. He has even questioned whether Prachanda would be ready for it or not. Oli’s proposal to respond in writing to Prachanda’s earlier proposal states, “I would like to make an open call today – let’s… Continue reading Oli proposes to hand over leadership to the new generation
Mountain Flight resumes after eight months
Kathmandu (RSS): Mountain flight is considered to be a very attractive for viewing the beautiful and picturesque mountain range including the highest peak, Mount Everest. Domestic and foreign travelers are eager to fly in the mountains. Even with favorable weather, the attraction of mountain flying is increasing. Especially autumn is considered suitable for mountain flights.… Continue reading Mountain Flight resumes after eight months
Agro Minister assures market for farmers
Kathmandu: Agriculture Minister Ghanashyam Bhushal has said that the government is working to create an environment where farmers can sell their produces with suitable price. He claimed that the government is preparing to take the responsibility of purchasing and managing the market if the products are not sold. Speaking at an interaction event held by… Continue reading Agro Minister assures market for farmers
PM Oli submits written reply during CPN secretariat meeting
Kathmandu: Chairman and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has submitted his written reply today during a meeting of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN). Secretariat member and spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha informed that Oli had submitted a written opinion in response to the report submitted by Chairman Prachanda earlier. Spokesperson Shrestha also… Continue reading PM Oli submits written reply during CPN secretariat meeting
Exclusive: Suspected North Korean hackers targeted COVID vaccine maker AstraZeneca – sources
The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss non-public information, said the tools and techniques used in the attacks showed they were part of an ongoing hacking campaign that U.S. officials and cybersecurity researchers have attributed to North Korea. The campaign has previously focused on defence companies and media organisations but pivoted to… Continue reading Exclusive: Suspected North Korean hackers targeted COVID vaccine maker AstraZeneca – sources
Japan spacecraft carrying asteroid soil samples nears home
TOKYO (AP): A Japanese spacecraft is nearing Earth after a yearlong journey home from a distant asteroid with soil samples and data that could provide clues to the origins of the solar system, a space agency official said Friday. The Hayabusa2 spacecraft left the asteroid Ryugu, about 300 million kilometers (180 million miles) from Earth,… Continue reading Japan spacecraft carrying asteroid soil samples nears home
Trump says he’ll leave if Electoral College seats Biden
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory — even as he insisted such a decision would be a “mistake” — as he spent his Thanksgiving renewing baseless claims that “massive fraud” and crooked officials in battleground states caused his… Continue reading Trump says he’ll leave if Electoral College seats Biden
Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
NEW YORK (AP): After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small beacon of hope. In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times: The economy… Continue reading Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
Nepal slipped one spot down in the FIFA rankings
Kathmandu: Nepal has slipped one spot down in the new rankings released by FIFA, the apex body of the world. In the new rankings released by FIFA on Friday, Nepal has dropped one spots down to 171st position. Nepal had played two international friendly matches against Bangladesh in November. But Nepal lost the first game… Continue reading Nepal slipped one spot down in the FIFA rankings