One lakh tourists visited Nepal in March

Kathmandu: Around one lakh tourists from different counties have visited Nepal in March . According to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) a total of 24,911 tourists from India visited Nepal. Similarly, 9,557 from America, 6,133 from Britain, 4,149 from Germany, 3,898 from Sri Lanka, 3,829 from Thailand, 3,635 from Australia, 3,902 from France, 1,635 from China… Continue reading One lakh tourists visited Nepal in March

Sita Air takes passengers to Nepalgunj from Dang instead of Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAN) has started an investigation after a Sita Airline aircraft took passengers from Dang to Nepalgunj which was supposed to land in Kathmandu. CAAN spokesperson Jaganath Niraula informed that 14 passengers who had booked tickets for Kathmandu were taken to Nepalgunj. The passengers who reached Nepalgunj were sent… Continue reading Sita Air takes passengers to Nepalgunj from Dang instead of Kathmandu

Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border come into full operation

Kathmandu: Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border come into full operation. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply has said that the border has been fully operational since Saturday. Secretary Madhukumar Marasini and Vice President Silang Nima of Tibet, China jointly announced the re-operation of the border crossing.

High Court orders not to immediately remove illegal residents from river banks

Kathmandu: The Patan High Court has given a short-term interim order not to implement the notice of Kathmandu Metropolis to remove unauthorized structures from the river banks. The bench of Judge Dhir Bahadur Chand has ordered not to implement the notice of Kathmandu metropolis for the time being. In addition, the court said that only… Continue reading High Court orders not to immediately remove illegal residents from river banks

Corona infection detected in 142 people in last 24 hours

Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 142 people have been infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the infection was confirmed in 142 people out of 1,079 samples. During this period, four more people have recovered from the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health, the number of… Continue reading Corona infection detected in 142 people in last 24 hours

Newly appointed ministers takes oath today

Kathmandu: The newly appointed ministers have taken the oath of office and secrecy today. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has reconstituted the Cabinet for the seventh time in three months. From the Congress, Purna Bahadur Khadka has become the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence, Prakasharan Mahat finance, Ramesh Rijal Industry, Commerce and Supply and… Continue reading Newly appointed ministers takes oath today

Contractor company alloted to build cyber bureau building

Kathmandu: KOICA Nepal office and Construction company ‘Himalayan Builders & Engineers’ signed a contract for construction of the Cyber Bureau building. Himalayan Builders & Engineers, selected through competitive open bidding process, will be responsible for construction works of the Cyber Bureau building in 24 months. The cases of cyber-crimes have sharply increased in Nepal due… Continue reading Contractor company alloted to build cyber bureau building

Nepal, World Bank discuss strengthening management of fiscal risks in PPPs for infrastructure projects

Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal aims to deliver NPR 0.8 trillion (US$6 billion) infrastructure investments through public-private partnerships (PPPs) as part of its Fifteenth Plan (2019/20 – 2023/24).While PPPs are vehicles to mobilize private sector financing, governments often must provide fiscal support to mitigate risks. The need for robust fiscal management to manage the government’s… Continue reading Nepal, World Bank discuss strengthening management of fiscal risks in PPPs for infrastructure projects

Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre kills at least 38

Firefighters were at the scene trying to rescue people from the burning building. Photo Courtesy: Reuters via BBC

Kathmandu: At least 38 people have died at a migrant processing centre in Mexico in a fire that officials say started during a protest against deportations. Many of the victims had travelled from Central and South America trying to get to the US, as reported by BBC. The blaze at the facility in Ciudad Juárez… Continue reading Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre kills at least 38