CPN UML forms three new departments

Kathmandu: CPN-UML has formed three new departments. The secretariat meeting held on Sunday formed the Department of Physical Infrastructure and Transport Management, Department of Forest and Environment and Department of Finance and Planning, said Prithvi Subba Gurung, head of the Publicity Department.

Information and broadcasting department to provide online services only

Kathmandu: All the services provided by the Department of Information and Broadcasting will now be provided via online platform. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki inaugurated the BRLMS, DMS, Information Management System and cash SMS online system provided by the department today. The department had started information management system under online service… Continue reading Information and broadcasting department to provide online services only

237,000 tourists visited Nepal in last six months

Photo Courtesy: Nepal Tourism Board

Kathmandu: In the first six months of 2022, a total of 237,696 tourists have visited Nepal. Tourist arrivals have seen encouraging improvements as the Corona virus (Covid-19) epidemic has receded and travel restrictions have been lifted. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 46,957 tourists visited Nepal in June alone. As per the NTB in February… Continue reading 237,000 tourists visited Nepal in last six months

New York bans guns in many public places after Supreme Court ruling

File Photo Confiscated illegal guns are displayed during a news conference at New York City Police (NYPD) Headquarters in New York, October 27, 2015. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

(Reuters): New York state passed a law on Friday banning guns from many public places, including Times Square, and requiring gun-license applicants to prove their shooting proficiency and submit their social media accounts for review by government officials. The law, passed in an emergency legislative session, was forced by a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling… Continue reading New York bans guns in many public places after Supreme Court ruling

Mayor Adams launches DNA gun crimes unit as NYC remains on edge over shootings

File Photo New York City Mayor Eric Adams addresses the press on E. 95th St. and Lexington Ave. in Manhattan, New York where a woman was shot and killed while pushing a stroller Wednesday night, June 29, 2022. Photo Courtesy: New York Daily News

(New York Daily News): Mayor Adams has launched forensic DNA gun crime unit on Thursday. As reported on New York Daily News, Mayor Adam has launched the forensic DNA gun crime unit as the city remains on edge over a spate of senseless shootings. Housed within the office of the city medical examiner, the new… Continue reading Mayor Adams launches DNA gun crimes unit as NYC remains on edge over shootings

Nepal govt held informal meeting with Indian representatives to purchase fuel on cheap price

Kathmandu: Nepal has started informal talks with India to purchase fuel in cheap price. It has been said that the talks were held on the assumption that India could supply such fuel to Nepal as it was buying cheap fuel from Russia and other countries. The country has been suffering from the price hike on… Continue reading Nepal govt held informal meeting with Indian representatives to purchase fuel on cheap price

Thai Smile begins flights in KTM-Bangkok route

Kathmandu: Thai Smile Airways, a Thai airline, has started flying on the Bangkok-Kathmandu-Bangkok route. According to the company, one daily flight will be operating on this route. The company has flown Airbus 320 with 150 seats in economy class and 12 seats in premium economy class with a total capacity of 162 seats. Thai Smile… Continue reading Thai Smile begins flights in KTM-Bangkok route