President Bhandari leaves for Bangladesh

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari waving hands before leaving for Bangladesh from Tribhuvan International Airport. Photo Courtesy: Bikash Shrestha, Onlinekhabar.com

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has left for Bangladesh today. President Bhandari has left for Bangladesh for a two-day state visit on a special charter flight of Nepal Airlines Corporation. She went to Bangladesh at the invitation of her counterpart Mohammad Abdul Hamid. During the visit, at least four MoUs will be signed between Nepal… Continue reading President Bhandari leaves for Bangladesh

Four MoUs to be signed during President Bhandari’s visit to Bangladesh

Kathmandu: During the state visit of President Bidhya Devi Bhandari to Bangladesh from Monday, various memorandums of understanding will be signed between the two countries. During the visit, at least four MoUs will be signed. An agreement to amend the transit agreement between Nepal and Bangladesh will be signed, a foreign ministry source said. According… Continue reading Four MoUs to be signed during President Bhandari’s visit to Bangladesh

NC president Deuba said he is not eager to become PM

File Photo Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba addressing a seminar on "Non-Violence and Peace: Today's Context" on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of Mahendra Narayan Nidhi organized by the Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Memorial Foundation on February 24. Photo Courtesy: Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has claimed that he is not eager to become the Prime Minister now. Addressing a national gathering of the party’s youth wing in Chitwan, Deuba said, “Everyone is saying why Sher Bahadur Deuba did not become the prime minister, but I am not eager to become the prime… Continue reading NC president Deuba said he is not eager to become PM

Durga Prasad Timsina released after spending 40 years in Indian jail

Kathmandu: Durga Prasad Timsina (Deepak) of Ilam, who has been lodged in an Indian jail for more than 40 years on a life sentence charge, has been released. Timsina of Lumbak, Mai Municipality-10, was arrested in 1980 on charges of murdering a woman from Darjeeling. The allegations against him have not been substantiated. There is… Continue reading Durga Prasad Timsina released after spending 40 years in Indian jail

Icefall Doctors reach Mt Everest paving the way for climbers

Kathmandu: As the season for climbing Mt. Everest is approaching, icefall doctors have arrived in the area to facilitate climbing. According to Mira Acharya, director of the Department of Tourism, seven expert teams have been deployed to pave the way for climbing Everest. She informed that they have already left the base camp. According to… Continue reading Icefall Doctors reach Mt Everest paving the way for climbers

Nepali Congress leader Koirala passes away

Kathmandu: Former central member of Nepali Congress and founding mayor of Biratnagar, Ashok Koirala has passed away. Koirala, 77, who was also a member of the Constituent Assembly, died on Thursday. Koirala had a heart problem. He was admitted to a neuro hospital with pneumonia. Koirala, who was admitted to the Neuro Hospital on Tuesday… Continue reading Nepali Congress leader Koirala passes away

Former communist leaders in gathering of CPN-Nepal faction

Kathmandu: Former Communist leaders have also attended the national gathering of the CPN-UML’s Nepal group. Former Communist leaders Mohan Chandra Adhikari, Siddhilal Singh, Modnath Prashrita and Kamal Koirala were also present on the occasion. Program organizer Surendra Pandey has made them guests. Leaders and activists from different districts have attended the meeting. The meeting was… Continue reading Former communist leaders in gathering of CPN-Nepal faction

Govt warns to get permission for adventurous recreational activities

Kathmandu: The government has called for mandatory permission before engaging in adventure sports and recreational activities. According to the Tourism Industry Service Flow Directive 2070 BS, mandatory permission must be obtained from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation and Department of Tourism before conducting adventure and recreational sports and activities. However, the information… Continue reading Govt warns to get permission for adventurous recreational activities