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

Election commission to take action for insulting candidates and parties on social media

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has warned that action will be taken against those who insult candidates and political parties on social media. In a statement issued on Sunday, the commission said that posting inaccurate, misleading, character assassination, personal insults and defamatory material targeting candidates and political parties on social media would violate the freedom… Continue reading Election commission to take action for insulting candidates and parties on social media

Melamchi water distribution begins in Kathmandu

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Kathmandu: Distribution of 170 million liters of Melamchi water has started in Kathmandu Valley from today. Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) distributed 170 million liters of Melamchi water from today. Now, water will reach one lakh 75 thousand taps from nine storage centers. When 170 million liters of water is sent to the distribution system,… Continue reading Melamchi water distribution begins in Kathmandu

CAAN withdraw its decision of operating late-night flights in domestic sector

Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to allow domestic airlines to fly according to the old slots. The CAAN had sent a letter to the airlines on Thursday instructing them to bring the flight schedule till 12 am but the flight schedule on Friday was not approved. However, the airline operators’… Continue reading CAAN withdraw its decision of operating late-night flights in domestic sector

Supreme court continue the interim order regarding NRB governor

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Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has continued the order to keep the action against Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) as it is.With this order, the governor will be able to continue working. A bench of Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Tanka Bahadur Moktan on Friday upheld the earlier interim order. Earlier, a… Continue reading Supreme court continue the interim order regarding NRB governor