Pakistan: Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Kathmandu: A court in Islamabad has cancelled a hearing into charges former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan sold state gifts following clashes between his supporters and police. As reported by BBC, Khan’s backers threw stones and fired tear gas near the court complex. The former cricketer-turned-politician has since set off back to his home in… Continue reading Pakistan: Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Issuing expedition permit for spring season begins

Kathmandu: The government has started issuing permits for mountain climbers in the spring season. According to the Department of Tourism (DoT), 27 people from 5 groups have received expedition permits so far. According to the department, climbing permits have been issued for Annapurna I, Manaslu, Pangri Goldumba, Surma Sarovar and Thorong Peak till Thursday.

PM Prachanda announces to award Rs. 3 lakh each to national cricket players

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has announced an award of 3 lakh rupees to each national cricket players as an honor. In the morning, Prime Minister Prachanda invited the players to the Prime Minister’s Residence, Baluwatar. Similarly, he has also announced that necessary arrangements will be made by the government to speed up… Continue reading PM Prachanda announces to award Rs. 3 lakh each to national cricket players

Ram Sahaya Yadav elected as Vice President of Nepal

Kathmandu: Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav has been elected as the Vice President of Nepal. In the election held on Friday, Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) candidate Yadav has been elected as Vice President with 30,028 votes. 329 province assembly members and 184 federal parliamentarians voted for him, who has the support of Congress, Maoist Center, United… Continue reading Ram Sahaya Yadav elected as Vice President of Nepal

Nepal qualified to world cup qualifier winning 11 matches in 12

Kathmandu: In the ICC World Cricket League Two, Nepal has reached the qualifiers of the Cricket World Cup after defeating the UAE today. Chasing the target of 311 runs given by the UAE at the TU Cricket Ground, Nepal scored 269 after losing 6 wickets in 44 overs. Nepal won by 9 runs. With the… Continue reading Nepal qualified to world cup qualifier winning 11 matches in 12

Sixth NIF to begins from tomorrow in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The sixth edition of Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is starting from Thursday in Kathmandu. The festival will begin with the inauguration by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda. ‘Chari’ directed by Corin Sharma will be premiered as the opening film. In a press conference held on Wednesday, it was informed that 95 films… Continue reading Sixth NIF to begins from tomorrow in Kathmandu

Power leakage reduces to 7.99 pc

Kathmandu: In the first 7 months of the current financial year (FY) 2079/80, electricity leakage towards distribution has been limited to 7.99 percent. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has said that this year, compared to the accumulated leakage towards distribution during the same period last year, it has been reduced by 1.66 percentage points due… Continue reading Power leakage reduces to 7.99 pc

Government’s decides to restrict foreign visits of ministers and high-ranking officials

Kathmandu: The government has decided to restrict foreign visits of ministers and high-ranking employees. Announcing the decision of the Council of Ministers meeting held on Tuesday, Government Spokesperson and Minister of Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has informed that it has been decided to restrict foreign visits of ministers and high-ranking employees.She said that… Continue reading Government’s decides to restrict foreign visits of ministers and high-ranking officials

Regional Workshop on Tourism Data & Statistics for better tourism Kicks off in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The United Nations Regional Workshop on “Measuring Tourism: Better data for better tourism in Asia and the Pacific” kicked off in Kathmandu today. The 3-day program is jointly organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) of Nepal and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).… Continue reading Regional Workshop on Tourism Data & Statistics for better tourism Kicks off in Kathmandu