Kathmandu: A group of 7 people arrested in Kathmandu for hostaging Bangladeshi citizens and blackmailing them. They have hostage Bangladeshi citizens promising them to send other countries for foreign employment via Nepal. Bangladeshi and Nepali citizens involved in a gang of holding Bangladeshi citizens hostage and demanding ransom money from their families have been arrested… Continue reading Police arrests 7 people who hostage Bangladeshi citizens in Kathmandu
Incessant rainfall affect flights on Sunday
Kathmandu: Regular flights of two airports have been affected due to continuous rain today. Due to the continuous rain since last night, flights have not been able to operate from Tumlingtar Airport and Surkhet Airport in Sankhuwasabha. Flights from Pokhara and Bharatpur airports, which have been interuppted since morning have resumed from evening. Meanwhile, few… Continue reading Incessant rainfall affect flights on Sunday
The Elephant Whisperers: Oscar-winning Indian film in payment controversy
Kathmandu: A much-praised Oscar-winning Indian documentary is at the centre of a row over allegations that its makers did not keep promises of financial help made to an indigenous couple who starred in it. The Elephant Whisperers made history earlier this year when it became the first Indian documentary to win an Oscar. It tells… Continue reading The Elephant Whisperers: Oscar-winning Indian film in payment controversy
FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinal to begin from today
Kathmandu: Australia and France, England and Colombia are playing today in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The match between Australia and France will start at 1:30 pm and the match between England and Colombia will start at 4:30 pm. Sweden reached the semi-finals after defeating Spain and Japan in yesterday’s match. The… Continue reading FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinal to begin from today
Govt requests to be alert as rainfall to continue till Monday
Kathmandu: It has been raining since morning in many parts of the country including Kathmandu Valley. Although there is normal rain now, there is a possibility of heavy rain in some places from afternoon, according to the Water and Weather Forecasting Division. At present, there is light to moderate rain in a few places in… Continue reading Govt requests to be alert as rainfall to continue till Monday
Families of deceased migrant worker to get 1 million compensation
Kathmandu: The Foreign Employment Board is prepearing to give financial assistance worth Rs. 1 million to the families of workers who died while working abroad. Earlier, the board had been giving 7 lakhs to the family of the deceased in the case of death of the laborer who went for foreign employment with government labor… Continue reading Families of deceased migrant worker to get 1 million compensation
KMC to collect data of centenarians
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has started collecting data on elderly people who have crossed 100 years of age. KMC has issued a letter regarding data collection in all wards saying that it will conduct ‘Sathi Mahanagara’ program for senior citizens who have crossed 100 years of age. The program will probably start from mid-August.… Continue reading KMC to collect data of centenarians
Floods and inundation affects many parts of Nepal
Kathmandu: Continuous rains, floods, landslides and inundation have affected different parts of the country. Deaths of few people and missing cases have reported from various places across the country. As the water level continues to rise in Saptakoshi, the danger indicator red flag has been put up. Meanwhile, the life of Kathmandu was also affected… Continue reading Floods and inundation affects many parts of Nepal
NRB to reintroduce 5 rupees coin with new design
Kathmandu: The government has given permission to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to mint 150 million coins of 5 rupees. The Council of Ministers meeting held on Tuesday decided to approve the minting of the said amount of coins. At present, the minting department of Nepal Rastra Bank is minting only 1 rupee and 2 rupee… Continue reading NRB to reintroduce 5 rupees coin with new design
Govt extends deadline for MDMS registration
Kathmandu: The government has extended the time to register mobile phones in the Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) till mid-August. According to the Ministry of Finance, it has been decided to extend the deadline given by the Economic Act 2080 by one month to the mid-August. The government has implemented this system to integrate the… Continue reading Govt extends deadline for MDMS registration