Nepal-India border to remain close for 72 hours

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Kathmandu: Nepal-India border will remain closed for 72 hours during local election. A meeting of security officials from Chitwan, East Nawalparasi, West Nawalparasi and West Champaran, which falls under the Indian state of Bihar, has decided to close the border for 72 hours. The border will be closed to conduct the local elections in a… Continue reading Nepal-India border to remain close for 72 hours

Govt to arrange corona vaccination at election centers

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Kathmandu: The government has requested all to get vaccinated before the local level election. First, a full dose and booster dose for those over the age of 18 who missed out on the vaccination facility at the election center has been arranged. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, those who are yet to… Continue reading Govt to arrange corona vaccination at election centers

Human Rights Commission to monitor election activity across the country

Kathmandu: The National Human Rights Commission has decided to monitor the local elections. The commission has said that they are preparing to monitor the election in three phases including before, during and after the election. The commission also monitored the nomination of candidates. The commission has planned to mobilize 47 teams and monitor the election… Continue reading Human Rights Commission to monitor election activity across the country

Bhuwan KC and Shweta Khadka join Nepali congress party

Kathmandu: Actor Bhuwan KC and actress Swetha Khadka have joined the Nepali Congress party. KC, Khadka and other artists who joined the party were welcomed by party president and prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Earlier, KC, who was in the CPN-UML, joined the Nepali Congress this morning.

Raju Lama set a world record giving concert in Mt Everest

Kathmandu: Singer Raju Lama has given a concert at an altitude of 6,574 meters to spread the message about the effects of climate change. After reaching Camp 3 of Everest, Lama sang popular songs of the Mongolian Heart Band. The concert was held to convey the message that the crisis of climate change has melted… Continue reading Raju Lama set a world record giving concert in Mt Everest

EC directs candidates use bank transaction only for election campaign

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has again warned the candidates for the local elections to spend through bank accounts for their campaign expenses. According to the Election Code of Conduct, the Commission has again alerted all the parties and candidates to implement the provision of appointing a responsible official to open the bank account and… Continue reading EC directs candidates use bank transaction only for election campaign

NAC staffers demand resignation of executive chairman

Kathmandu: Employees Of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) have locked the office of Yubaraj Adhikari, executive chairman’s office demanding his resignation. The workers’ union of NAC said that he harrassed a staff named Devraj Ojha accusing him for leaking internal information. After that the staff fell unconcious. However, chairman himself took him to the hospital where… Continue reading NAC staffers demand resignation of executive chairman

Rahul Gandhi in Kathmandu

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Kathmandu: Indian National Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi has arrived in Kathmandu. It has been said that he is here in Nepal to attend his close friend’s wedding ceremony. However, no official statement has been made yet regarding his visit to Nepal ahead of election. Arriving in Kathmandu on a private visit, he is currently… Continue reading Rahul Gandhi in Kathmandu

Election Commission directs to resolve internet issues

Kathmandu: The Election Commission has directed the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to make arrangements for smooth operation of internet service. The commission drew attention to the issue after the Internet service providers’ association warned that the internet service could be disrupted due to tax disputes. Internet service providers have not paid their taxes… Continue reading Election Commission directs to resolve internet issues

58,384 tourists visit Nepal in April

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Kathmandu: A total of 58,384 tourists have visited Nepal in April. According to the board, only 22,477 tourists have come from India this month. Meanwhile, 281 people have come to Nepal from China. There is a statistic that 1,537 tourists have come to Nepal from Bangladesh. This month, 6,954 tourists have come from the United… Continue reading 58,384 tourists visit Nepal in April