Kathmandu: Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin called off a return-to-flight mission with its suborbital New Shepard rocket in Texas over what it described as a ground system issue encountered during preparations for liftoff, the company said. “We’re scrubbing #NS24 today due to a ground system issue the team is troubleshooting,” Blue Origin wrote on… Continue reading Ground issue delays Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket launch
NAC records annual income of Rs 22.24 bc in FY 2022/23
Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has announced a notable financial achievement, reporting an annual income of Rs 22.24 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23. The corporation shared this information in an official statement released on Tuesday, highlighting a positive turnaround in its business operations. The fiscal year 2022/23 marks a significant improvement for NAC, which… Continue reading NAC records annual income of Rs 22.24 bc in FY 2022/23
An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
Kathmandu: A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday, destroying homes, leaving residents out in a below-freezing winter night and killing 127 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck just before midnight on Monday, injuring more than 700 people, damaging roads and… Continue reading An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
Parliamentary committee issues directives on Ncell share purchase issue
Kathmandu: Following the summons of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal for discussions on the Ncell share purchase and sale issue, the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee meeting issued six directives on Tuesday. The directives are based on the findings of the ‘Study and Investigation Committee on Ncell Share Purchase and Sale – 2080’ report.The… Continue reading Parliamentary committee issues directives on Ncell share purchase issue
NAC suspends employees involved in alleged visa scam
Kathmandu: In connection with a case involving the illicit sending of Nepali workers abroad on visit visas, two employees of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) have been arrested and subsequently suspended from their positions. Hom Nath Pokharel, an officer at NAC, and Arbinda Yadav, a senior assistant, were apprehended by the police for their alleged involvement… Continue reading NAC suspends employees involved in alleged visa scam
KOICA volunteer transforms Shramik Shanti Secondary School with state-of-the-art computer learning lab
Kathmandu: Heyonsu Park, a dedicated volunteer from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), marked a significant milestone by successfully completing a transformative project at Shramik Shanti Secondary School. The project, which received financial support of Rs 2.017 million from KOICA and Rs 130,000 from the school, aimed to establish an advanced Computer Learning Lab, providing… Continue reading KOICA volunteer transforms Shramik Shanti Secondary School with state-of-the-art computer learning lab
Re-application required for NOC due to server outage
Kathmandu: Students who have submitted applications for the No Objection Certificate (NOC) since December 8 are urged to re-apply, following an unexpected server outage at the Foreign Study Permit Branch. The server disruption occurred at 10:30 on Thursday, leading to a four-day delay in the processing and issuance of NOCs. It has been confirmed that… Continue reading Re-application required for NOC due to server outage
Tribhuvan University sets world record with historic convocation ceremony
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan University (TU) has etched its name in the prestigious ‘Guinness Book of World Records’ for conducting the largest-ever convocation ceremony, graduating an astounding number of students on a global scale. The Official World Record (OWR) has officially recognized TU with a certificate for orchestrating a grand convocation ceremony that witnessed the physical presence… Continue reading Tribhuvan University sets world record with historic convocation ceremony
Police investigation uncovers 246 fake visit visas among 1500 issued
Kathmandu: The travel documents of 246 out of more than 1500 youths going abroad on visit visa were found fake, the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office said. The Office stated that people are found to have been sent abroad on visit visa by preparing fake documents like this with the involvement of the government employees… Continue reading Police investigation uncovers 246 fake visit visas among 1500 issued
NHRC urges Nepal govt to take action amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
Kathmandu: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government to intervene and rescue Nepali citizens embroiled in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. A significant number of Nepali citizens have reportedly joined the Russian and Ukrainian armies, with casualties and injuries reported among them due to the ongoing military actions. Tikaram Pokharel,… Continue reading NHRC urges Nepal govt to take action amid Russia-Ukraine conflict