Tourism sector begins to gain momentum: Minister Bhattarai

Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai has said that Nepal’s tourism sector is gaining momentum. He made the remarks after meeting with a team led by Prince Mohammed Nin Abdullah M Al Thani of Qatar, who returned to Kathmandu after a successful ascent of Amadablum Himal. He said that the visit… Continue reading Tourism sector begins to gain momentum: Minister Bhattarai

Dr. KC refuses free corona treatment provided by government

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Kathmandu: Health activist Dr. Govinda KC is currently battling corona virus infection. On Friday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that the government will provide free treatment to Dr. KC for his treatment via his social networking site “Twitter”. However, KC has refused his proposal. Instead of taking responsibility for the treatment of the individual… Continue reading Dr. KC refuses free corona treatment provided by government

US provides 100 units of ventilator to Nepal in response to Covid-19

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Kathmandu: The United States Government, through its United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 100 modern ventilators to help Nepal in its fight against COVID-19. “For more than 70 years, the United States has stood with Nepal through partnerships in all situations, including disasters, conflicts and difficult situations. Continuing this cooperation, today we… Continue reading US provides 100 units of ventilator to Nepal in response to Covid-19

Airline operators request govt not to impose lockdown

Aircraft of Yeti Airlines parked at Pokhara airport. Photo: Vishwanews

Kathmandu: The airline operators have objected to the suggestion of the Upatyaka Municipal Forum to lock down the Kathmandu Valley after Tihar and Chhath festivals. The Association of Airlines Operators of Nepal (AOAN) has expressed its complete disagreement with the shutdown, citing that the country could not afford more shutdowns in the event of a… Continue reading Airline operators request govt not to impose lockdown

PCR report of private labs will not be considered on Hong Kong flights

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PCR report of private labs will not be considered on Hong Kong flights via NACKathmandu: Passengers traveling from Nepal to Hong Kong now have to have covid-19 test only in a government lab. Hong Kong has banned Nepal Airlines Corporation from flying for the third time after the infection was confirmed in a test conducted… Continue reading PCR report of private labs will not be considered on Hong Kong flights

CPN secretariat meeting concludes; decides to make agenda to end party issues

Kathmandu: A meeting of the Secretariat of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) has concluded today to discuss the crisis within the party and its solution. A meeting of the secretariat held at the PM’s residence in Baluwatar has decided to hold an additional discussion on the problems seen within the party and the… Continue reading CPN secretariat meeting concludes; decides to make agenda to end party issues

Manisha Koirala begins Cancer Education Fund

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Kathmandu: Actress Manisha Koirala has started ‘Manisha Koirala Cancer Education Fund’. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Koirala and Global College International of Kathmandu for the cooperation of the fund. In a program organized on Thursday, the principal of the college, Dr. Karan Singh Thagunna and actress Koirala exchanged letters of understanding. A… Continue reading Manisha Koirala begins Cancer Education Fund

Govt decides to resume all kinds of tourism activity in Nepal

Kathmandu: The government has announced to resume various services, businesses and activities related to tourism. Cable cars, adventure tourism, jungle safaris and even museums will be allowed to operate from now onwards. Earlier, the government had opened up only trekking and mountaineering sectors. A cabinet meeting held on Monday has taken such decision.The government has… Continue reading Govt decides to resume all kinds of tourism activity in Nepal