Kathmandu: Cabin crew members of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) held a symbolic protest on Monday, alleging injustice and discrimination by management outside the corporation’s premises. The crew accused NAC of violating a Supreme Court interim order and retaliating against them for seeking justice. Approximately 172 cabin crew members had filed a case with the Supreme… Continue reading NAC cabin crew stage protest over alleged discrimination
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Nepal floods and landslides: death toll reaches 217, rescue operations ongoing
Kathmandu: Nepal Police reported on Tuesday morning that the death toll from the recent floods and landslides has reached 217, with 28 individuals still missing and 143 injured due to the severe weather that has persisted for three days.Ministry of Home Affairs, noted that the disaster has inflicted significant damage to infrastructure, including the destruction… Continue reading Nepal floods and landslides: death toll reaches 217, rescue operations ongoing
Kathmandu District Court grants bail to medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Court has ordered the release of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai on bail after his recent arrest on cybercrime charges. The court set bail at Rs 50,000 for each of the two offenses under the Electronic Transaction Act of 2008. The ruling was made by a single bench presided over by Judge… Continue reading Kathmandu District Court grants bail to medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai
Domestic Airlines agree to maintain reduced airfares amid infrastructure challenges
Kathmandu: Domestic airlines in Nepal have agreed not to charge the maximum airfare set by the government until the road network is fully operational. This decision comes under the special initiative of Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey. Minister Pandey’s directive led the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to enforce a… Continue reading Domestic Airlines agree to maintain reduced airfares amid infrastructure challenges
35 children die in Nepal after devastating rainfall and landslides – UNICEF
Kathmandu: Heavy rainfall in the past days has caused widespread flooding in Nepal, affecting thousands of children and their families, UNICEF said today. According to early estimates by authorities, around 217 people, including 35 children, have lost their lives, with many others injured or missing. Hundreds of houses have been damaged, displacing thousands of children… Continue reading 35 children die in Nepal after devastating rainfall and landslides – UNICEF
International Calendar Decision Committee announces auspicious timing for Bada Dashain Tika
Kathmandu: The International Calendar Decision Committee has officially announced the auspicious times for Bada Dashain tika for 32 countries, including Nepal. Member-secretary Laxman Panthi reported that the decision was made in response to growing requests from Hindu communities worldwide concerning the timing of Bijaya Dashami Tika. For Kathmandu, the most favorable time is set for… Continue reading International Calendar Decision Committee announces auspicious timing for Bada Dashain Tika
Severe rainfall triggers widespread disasters across Nepal, claiming 204 lives
Kathmandu: A series of disaster incidents triggered by persistent rainfall across Nepal has resulted in at least 204 fatalities in the past five days. The relentless downpour has also left 89 individuals injured and 33 reported missing. According to the Armed Police Force (APF), as of 3:15 PM on Monday, the Kathmandu Valley has suffered… Continue reading Severe rainfall triggers widespread disasters across Nepal, claiming 204 lives
Nepal Italy Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Italian Consul discussed Nepal-India trade promotion
Kathmandu: NICCI held a productive bilateral meeting in Kathmandu with Mr. Ricardo Dalla Costa, the General Consul of Italy in Kolkata. The meeting was attended by Mr. Sanjay Agrawal, President of NICCI, and Mrs. Pratima Pandey, Honorary Consul General of Italy for Nepal. The discussions focused on boosting trade between Nepal and India, with an… Continue reading Nepal Italy Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Italian Consul discussed Nepal-India trade promotion
Nepal govt decides to close schools and postpone all ongoing exams amid flood and landslide
Kathmandu: In response to the devastating floods and landslides triggered by three days of relentless rainfall, the government has announced the closure of all schools nationwide for a period of three days. This decision was made during an emergency cabinet meeting chaired by Acting Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh on Saturday. Minister for Education, Science… Continue reading Nepal govt decides to close schools and postpone all ongoing exams amid flood and landslide
Nepal faces devastating floods: 49 lives lost amid continuous rainfall
Kathmandu: A series of disaster incidents across the country has resulted in 49 confirmed deaths due to relentless rainfall over the past three days. The Kathmandu Valley has been particularly hard-hit, with 32 fatalities reported in Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, and Kathmandu. According to Nepa Police, 34 individuals have been injured, while 40 remain unaccounted for. Rescue… Continue reading Nepal faces devastating floods: 49 lives lost amid continuous rainfall