Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, assumed office today. He reached Singha Durbar to assume the office shortly after taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at the latter’s office, Shital Niwas earlier today. The new Minister decided to manage free Wi-Fi services in public places of 10… Continue reading Minister Kharel assumes office, decides free Wi-Fi in public places of 10 cities
Government removes NEA Chief Shakya, appoints Silwal amid leadership shifts
Kathmandu: The government has removed Hitendra Dev Shakya from the post of Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), appointing Deputy Executive Director Manoj Silwal as his successor. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting on Sunday. Prior to the announcement, NEA Managing Director Kulman Ghising held a one-on-one discussion with Shakya, according… Continue reading Government removes NEA Chief Shakya, appoints Silwal amid leadership shifts
NAC begins Kathmandu-Guangzhou direct flight from Thursday
Kathmandu: The Nepal Airlines Corporation is going to operate direct flights from the federal capital, Kathmandu to Guangzhou, China from coming Thursday. The NAC is going to start Kathmandu-Guangzhou-Kathmandu flight service for the first time and all technical preparations for it has been completed, said Executive Chair of the Corporation, Yubaraj Adhikari. The NAC has… Continue reading NAC begins Kathmandu-Guangzhou direct flight from Thursday
Private sector estimates loss of Rs 100 billion during Gen-Z protests
Kathmandu: The business leaders from the private sector have vowed revival, while expressing sorrow over the loss in the industrial and commercial enterprises during the Gen-Z protest taken place on September 8 and 9. During a meeting with Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday, the business leaders mentioned that they would rise again with new… Continue reading Private sector estimates loss of Rs 100 billion during Gen-Z protests
Constitution Day: President Paudel appeals for timely election
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has reiterated the urgency of holding election to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the slated date. He sought cooperation from all sides to this regard. The Head of the State made it clear that he lifted the country out of political vacuum based on general consensus as there was not… Continue reading Constitution Day: President Paudel appeals for timely election
Nepali film ‘Anjila’ recommended for Oscar Award
Kathmandu: A feature film ‘Anjila’ is to represent Nepal in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science (Oscar Awards). The International Feature Film Selection Committee in Nepal informed that ‘Anjila’ has been recommended from Nepal in the international feature film genre under the 98th Oscar Awards to be held in the United States. Selection… Continue reading Nepali film ‘Anjila’ recommended for Oscar Award
Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Karki
Kathmandu: Ambassador of China to Nepal, Chen Song, has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of the Interim Government, Sushila Karki. At the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Thursday, PM Karki said Nepal and China have historical and close bilateral relations, and Nepal is ever… Continue reading Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Karki
Charred body recovered from Koteshwor Bhatbhateni, death toll rises to 74
Kathmandu: Police have recovered a charred body from the Koteshwor branch of Bhatbhateni Supermarket, which was torched and vandalized during the Gen Z protests on September 9. According to Kathmandu District Police Office, the body was found on Wednesday in a completely burned state and has yet to be identified. The discovery raises the confirmed… Continue reading Charred body recovered from Koteshwor Bhatbhateni, death toll rises to 74
Constitution Day to be celebrated on coming Friday
Kathmandu: The government has prepared for observing the Constitution Day and the National Day, 2082 BS on coming Friday. The Constitution Day major event will be held at the Army Pavilion, Tundikhel on September 19 and President Ramchandra Paudel will attend it as the Chief Guest. Prime Minister Sushila Karki will be addressing the event,… Continue reading Constitution Day to be celebrated on coming Friday
India, US hold trade talks amid stalled negotiations
Kathmandu: India and the United States held a day of trade discussions on Tuesday, raising hopes that stalled negotiations on a bilateral agreement could soon resume. A US delegation led by trade negotiator Brendan Lynch met officials from India’s commerce ministry in Delhi. While India described the meeting as a “discussion” rather than a formal… Continue reading India, US hold trade talks amid stalled negotiations