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Shuttle bus will operate on election day to carry international air passengers

Kathmandu: Public and private vehicles will be closed during the local level election on May 13. International flights will be regular on this day while domestic flights will remain closed. A paid shuttle bus will be operated in Kathmandu for international passengers. The Nepal Tourism Board has stated that such service will be operated in… Continue reading Shuttle bus will operate on election day to carry international air passengers

Borders to remain close from Tuesday mid-night

This undated image shows the premises of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. Photo: Google maps image

Kathmandu: The silence period for the local elections to be held on Friday will start from tomorrow night. No election campaign is allowed during the silence period. With only two days left for the election campaign today and tomorrow, the parties and candidates are busy in the race. Similarly, border crossings with China and India… Continue reading Borders to remain close from Tuesday mid-night

Election commission urges media to adhere to code of conduct

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has warned that some media outlets have published and broadcasted material for or against parties and candidates against the Election Code of Conduct. The commission has requested not to publish and broadcast predictable material with the intention of ensuring victory or defeat of this or that party as it requires… Continue reading Election commission urges media to adhere to code of conduct

Public vehicles are not allowed on election day

Kathmandu: Public vehicle movement halted on election day. Only vehicles with driving licenses will be allowed that day.Similarly, journalists will get a driving license (pass) based on the quota allocated for the concerned media. Voters are not allowed to use vehicles on election day. However, vehicles licensed by the Election Commission and the District Administration… Continue reading Public vehicles are not allowed on election day

Selling alcohol ban in Kathmandu from Tuesday

Kathmandu: District Administration Office of Kathmandu bans selling alcohol in Kathmandu from Tuesday. Targeting the nearing local election the Kathmandu district administration has issued a notice on Sunday banning the distribution of liquor in Kathmandu from Tuesday. It is mentioned in the notice that such decision has been taken under the provision of Article 71… Continue reading Selling alcohol ban in Kathmandu from Tuesday

EDV results for 2023 out

Kathmandu: The results of the US-issued Electronic Diversity Visa (EDV) have been made public. The results of those who applied for the year 2023 were made public. Results can be checked on the link below.https://dvprogram.state.gov. Candidates can check their results by clicking on the link and need to put their confirmation number, last name, and… Continue reading EDV results for 2023 out

Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes

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(BBC): Nigeria’s airlines are to stop domestic operations from Monday in protest at the spiralling cost of jet fuel. It has risen almost fourfold this year, which was unsustainable, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said. “No airline in the world can absorb this kind of sudden shock from such an astronomical rise over a… Continue reading Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes

President urges journalists to play role in conducting fearless election

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has said that the media sector should contribute for holding the upcoming local elections in a free and fearless environment. President Bhandari said that the media sector should contribute for holding free and fair local elections in a free and fair environment through impartial information. Speaking at a function organized… Continue reading President urges journalists to play role in conducting fearless election