Govt begins preparations to prepare investment modality of Nijgadh International Airport

Kathmandu: A meeting of the Nijgadh International Airport High Level Facilitation Committee held on Friday has decided to discuss the investment modality of Nijgadh International Airport within a week. The decision was taken at a meeting of a high-level facilitation committee formed under the coordination of Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai… Continue reading Govt begins preparations to prepare investment modality of Nijgadh International Airport

Oli proposes to hand over leadership to the new generation

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Kathmandu: Prime Minister and CPN Chairman KP Sharma Oli has proposed to hand over the leadership to the new generation. He has even questioned whether Prachanda would be ready for it or not. Oli’s proposal to respond in writing to Prachanda’s earlier proposal states, “I would like to make an open call today – let’s… Continue reading Oli proposes to hand over leadership to the new generation

Mountain Flight resumes after eight months

A picture of Mount Annapurna. Photo Courtesy: Buddha Air

Kathmandu (RSS): Mountain flight is considered to be a very attractive for viewing the beautiful and picturesque mountain range including the highest peak, Mount Everest. Domestic and foreign travelers are eager to fly in the mountains. Even with favorable weather, the attraction of mountain flying is increasing. Especially autumn is considered suitable for mountain flights.… Continue reading Mountain Flight resumes after eight months

Agro Minister assures market for farmers

Kathmandu: Agriculture Minister Ghanashyam Bhushal has said that the government is working to create an environment where farmers can sell their produces with suitable price. He claimed that the government is preparing to take the responsibility of purchasing and managing the market if the products are not sold. Speaking at an interaction event held by… Continue reading Agro Minister assures market for farmers

PM Oli submits written reply during CPN secretariat meeting

Kathmandu: Chairman and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has submitted his written reply today during a meeting of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN). Secretariat member and spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha informed that Oli had submitted a written opinion in response to the report submitted by Chairman Prachanda earlier. Spokesperson Shrestha also… Continue reading PM Oli submits written reply during CPN secretariat meeting

Passengers flying to Narita and Hong Kong have to reach airport 4 hours ahead of flight time

Aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation parked at Tribhuvan International Airport.

Kathmandu: Passengers flying from Kathmandu to Japan’s Narita and Hong Kong now have to reach the airport four hours before the flight time. Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has informed that the airport time has been extended by one hour. Earlier, it was a rule to reach the airport three hours earlier for international flights. During… Continue reading Passengers flying to Narita and Hong Kong have to reach airport 4 hours ahead of flight time

There is no justification for banning Nepal in any part of the world: Minister Bhattarai

Tourism Minister Yogesh Bhattarai (right) and CAAN Director General Rajan Pokhrel (left) unveiling Aviation Safety Report on November 27, 2020. Photo Courtesy: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal

Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai has claimed that there is no justification for banning Nepal’s aviation in any of the world’s skies. Speaking at a program organized by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to make public the Aviation Safety Report of Nepal’s airspace, Minister Bhattarai said that the justification… Continue reading There is no justification for banning Nepal in any part of the world: Minister Bhattarai

Indian Foreign Secretary returns home

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Kathmandu: Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringala, who is on a two-day visit to Nepal, has returned home on Friday evening. After successfully completing his visit to Nepal, he left for New Delhi on a special flight on Friday evening. At the Tribhuvan International Airport, he was seen off by Foreign Secretary Bharatraj Poudyal and… Continue reading Indian Foreign Secretary returns home

Foreign Secretary level meeting: Positive discussions to resolve issues between the two countries

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Kathmandu: Bilateral talks between the Foreign Secretaries of Nepal and India have concluded today. Foreign Secretary Bharatraj Poudel and Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringala were present at the talks. One-on-one talks were held between the two secretaries before the formal bilateral talks. Giving a brief response to the media after the talks, the Indian… Continue reading Foreign Secretary level meeting: Positive discussions to resolve issues between the two countries

We want to move forward together with China and India: Minister Gyawali

Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Pradip Gyawali said Nepal’s message to India and China would be “we want to move forward together”. Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringala is in Kathmandu while the Chinese Defense Minister is coming on Sunday. The question was whether the parliamentary hearing committee was trying to play the Indian or Chinese card.… Continue reading We want to move forward together with China and India: Minister Gyawali