Raju Lama set a world record giving concert in Mt Everest

Kathmandu: Singer Raju Lama has given a concert at an altitude of 6,574 meters to spread the message about the effects of climate change. After reaching Camp 3 of Everest, Lama sang popular songs of the Mongolian Heart Band. The concert was held to convey the message that the crisis of climate change has melted… Continue reading Raju Lama set a world record giving concert in Mt Everest

EC directs candidates use bank transaction only for election campaign

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has again warned the candidates for the local elections to spend through bank accounts for their campaign expenses. According to the Election Code of Conduct, the Commission has again alerted all the parties and candidates to implement the provision of appointing a responsible official to open the bank account and… Continue reading EC directs candidates use bank transaction only for election campaign

NAC staffers demand resignation of executive chairman

Kathmandu: Employees Of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) have locked the office of Yubaraj Adhikari, executive chairman’s office demanding his resignation. The workers’ union of NAC said that he harrassed a staff named Devraj Ojha accusing him for leaking internal information. After that the staff fell unconcious. However, chairman himself took him to the hospital where… Continue reading NAC staffers demand resignation of executive chairman

Rahul Gandhi in Kathmandu

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Kathmandu: Indian National Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi has arrived in Kathmandu. It has been said that he is here in Nepal to attend his close friend’s wedding ceremony. However, no official statement has been made yet regarding his visit to Nepal ahead of election. Arriving in Kathmandu on a private visit, he is currently… Continue reading Rahul Gandhi in Kathmandu

Election Commission directs to resolve internet issues

Kathmandu: The Election Commission has directed the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to make arrangements for smooth operation of internet service. The commission drew attention to the issue after the Internet service providers’ association warned that the internet service could be disrupted due to tax disputes. Internet service providers have not paid their taxes… Continue reading Election Commission directs to resolve internet issues

58,384 tourists visit Nepal in April

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Kathmandu: A total of 58,384 tourists have visited Nepal in April. According to the board, only 22,477 tourists have come from India this month. Meanwhile, 281 people have come to Nepal from China. There is a statistic that 1,537 tourists have come to Nepal from Bangladesh. This month, 6,954 tourists have come from the United… Continue reading 58,384 tourists visit Nepal in April

Pvt sector suggests govt to bring new Indian currency in operation

Kathmandu: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has suggested bringing Indian notes of IRs. 200, IRs. 500 and IRs. 2000 in Nepal. The federation has suggested to the government that the message that Nepal is safe should be spread and implemented effectively and that it should be centered in India. As… Continue reading Pvt sector suggests govt to bring new Indian currency in operation

Stakeholders stress on implementation of digital framework

Kathmandu: Stakeholders have raised their voices for the effective implementation of the ‘Digital Nepal Framework’. Speakers of the interaction titled ‘Technology’ Journal Launch and ‘Disruption of Digital Nepal Construction’ organized by the Tech Journos Forum (TJF) on the occasion of National Information Technology Day have stressed the need to effectively move forward by correcting the… Continue reading Stakeholders stress on implementation of digital framework

Mariupol civilian evacuation begins to Ukraine and Russia-held territories

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(BBC): Dozens of civilians have been evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol to Russian-controlled territory after weeks under siege. The massive industrial area is the last hold-out of Ukrainian troops in the strategically significant city. Russia said dozens of civilians have arrived in a village it controls. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a large… Continue reading Mariupol civilian evacuation begins to Ukraine and Russia-held territories

Election commission to take action for insulting candidates and parties on social media

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has warned that action will be taken against those who insult candidates and political parties on social media. In a statement issued on Sunday, the commission said that posting inaccurate, misleading, character assassination, personal insults and defamatory material targeting candidates and political parties on social media would violate the freedom… Continue reading Election commission to take action for insulting candidates and parties on social media