Birdflu detected in Surkhet

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Kathmandu: Bird flu has been detected in Surkhet district. The provincial poultry directorate has confirmed that bird flu has been detected in turkeys reared in the farm of farmer Tekraj Acharya of Birendranagar-3. An emergency meeting held at the district administration office after the bird flu was detected has decided to destroy the birds immediately.… Continue reading Birdflu detected in Surkhet

Cpt Jwarchan appointed as acting general manager of NAC

Kathmandu: The government has appointed senior captain Dipu Jwarchan to lead the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) in the absence of both the posts of executive chairman and general manager. Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Prem Ale has given a temporary responsibility to Jwarchan. He has taken his office responsibility starting from today (Friday). He… Continue reading Cpt Jwarchan appointed as acting general manager of NAC

PM Deuba proposes to take forward citizenship bill

Kathmandu: The ruling five-party alliance has decided to take forward the Citizenship Bill under consideration in the parliament. At a meeting of the coalition held in Baluwatar on Wednesday, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba proposed to take forward the Citizenship Bill. The government has moved ahead to solve the problem of citizenship saying that some… Continue reading PM Deuba proposes to take forward citizenship bill

Rabi Lamichhane announces ‘Rashtriya Swatantra Party’

Kathmandu: Former media person Rabi Lamichhane, has announced a new political party. Rabi Lamichhane announced the ‘Rastriya Swatantra Party’organizing an event today. Announcing the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Lamichhane thanked the old parties and leaders for their contribution so far and achievements of the democratic republic and said that he would not join any other party.… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane announces ‘Rashtriya Swatantra Party’

Govt decides not to join SPP

Kathmandu: The government has decided not to join the US State Partnership Program (SPP). The cabinet meeting held on Saturday evening decided to send a letter to the United States stating that Nepal will not join the SPP. The meeting also concluded that there is a diplomatic weakness in the previous correspondence regarding the SPP.

Air Arabia and Fly Dubai to operate flights to GBIA within 2 weeks

Kathmandu: Two more foreign airlines are scheduled to operate regular flights from Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa, which has been in operation for last one month. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Air Arabia and Fly Dubai of UAE have started the process for regular flights. Both are international airline… Continue reading Air Arabia and Fly Dubai to operate flights to GBIA within 2 weeks

Two pilots mandatory for VIP chopper flight

Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has directed to make two pilots mandatory in VIP helicopter flights. The CAAN has issued the six-point directive on Sunday to further strengthen flight safety and make flight operations more systematic. CAAN has asked the government of Nepal to make two pilots mandatory on helicopter flight of… Continue reading Two pilots mandatory for VIP chopper flight

Parliamentary committee decides to ask clarification from PM Deuba for not attending the meeting

Kathmandu: The International Relations Committee under the House of Representatives has decided to ask Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba the reason for not attending the meeting. A meeting of the committee held on Sunday decided to ask Prime Minister Deuba the reason for his absence. The committee called on him to discuss the State Partnership… Continue reading Parliamentary committee decides to ask clarification from PM Deuba for not attending the meeting

Tourism Minister Ale misbehave with NAC Chairman

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Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale has mishaved with executive chairman of the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) Yubaraj Adhikari. Summoning him at the ministry, Minister Ale has assaulted NAC executive chairman Adhikari.As per the leaked audio of the minister and executive chairman it is heard that a third person stopped… Continue reading Tourism Minister Ale misbehave with NAC Chairman