Rabi Lamichhane announces ‘Rashtriya Swatantra Party’

Kathmandu: Former media person Rabi Lamichhane, has announced a new political party. Rabi Lamichhane announced the ‘Rastriya Swatantra Party’organizing an event today. Announcing the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Lamichhane thanked the old parties and leaders for their contribution so far and achievements of the democratic republic and said that he would not join any other party.… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane announces ‘Rashtriya Swatantra Party’

Govt decides not to join SPP

Kathmandu: The government has decided not to join the US State Partnership Program (SPP). The cabinet meeting held on Saturday evening decided to send a letter to the United States stating that Nepal will not join the SPP. The meeting also concluded that there is a diplomatic weakness in the previous correspondence regarding the SPP.

India and Bangladesh floods displace millions and kill dozens

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(BBC): At least 59 people are known to have died in lightning strikes and landslides triggered by severe monsoon storms in India and Bangladesh. Millions of people have been stranded while emergency workers have struggled to reach those affected. Forecasters are warning that the flooding is expected to get worse over the next few days.… Continue reading India and Bangladesh floods displace millions and kill dozens

Russia becomes China’s biggest oil supplier

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(BBC): Russia has become China’s biggest supplier of oil as the country sold discounted crude to Beijing amid sanctions over the Ukraine war. Imports of Russian oil rose by 55% from a year earlier to a record level in May, displacing Saudi Arabia as China’s biggest provider. China has ramped up purchases of Russian oil… Continue reading Russia becomes China’s biggest oil supplier

Air Arabia and Fly Dubai to operate flights to GBIA within 2 weeks

Kathmandu: Two more foreign airlines are scheduled to operate regular flights from Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa, which has been in operation for last one month. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Air Arabia and Fly Dubai of UAE have started the process for regular flights. Both are international airline… Continue reading Air Arabia and Fly Dubai to operate flights to GBIA within 2 weeks

Executive Chairman of NAC suspended

Kathmandu: The government has suspended Yubaraj Adhikari, executive chairman of the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). The cabinet meeting held on Monday has decided to suspend him. Lately, his relationship with Tourism Minister Prem Bahadur Ale was not too good. The audio of Ale insulting the officer with obscene words was also made public. Soon after… Continue reading Executive Chairman of NAC suspended

Bagmati province legitimate ‘Ride Sharing’ business

Kathmandu: The Bagmati province has made arrangements for the company providing ride sharing service to be registered within this year. Through the Fiscal Bill 2022, the Bagmati province government has made it compulsory to register the vehicles used for the purpose of ride sharing service. According to the fiscal bill, the process of obtaining permission… Continue reading Bagmati province legitimate ‘Ride Sharing’ business