NAC aircraft depart to Pakistan with relief material

Kathmandu: A Nepal Airlines Corporation’s aircraft has flown to Karachi, Pakistan with relief materials for flood and landslide affected people. NAC spokesperson Archana Khadka informed that the chartered plane of Nepal Airlines flew to Karachi. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a 13-member team including employees, media personnel and health workers are participating in… Continue reading NAC aircraft depart to Pakistan with relief material

Nepal to take 35bn loan from World Bank

Kathmandu: The government has decided to take a soft loan of 35 billion rupees from the World Bank. Government Spokesperson Gyanendra Bahadur Karki informed that the decision was taken by the cabinet meeting held on Monday. According to Karki, this loan has been approved for the transport and trade relations enhancement program. Karki also informed… Continue reading Nepal to take 35bn loan from World Bank

Nepal reaches semi-finals of SAFF Women’s Championship

Photo Courtesy: All Nepal Football Association

Kathmandu: Nepal defeated Sri Lanka by 6-0 in the final match of group ‘B’ under SAFF Women’s Championship. With this win, Nepal become the winner of Group ‘B’ and reach the semi-finals of the match. Nepal defeated Bhutan by 4-0 in the first match. Bhutan has already entered the semi-finals from this group. Similarly, from… Continue reading Nepal reaches semi-finals of SAFF Women’s Championship

429 climbers receive expedition permit for autumn season

File Photo Purnima Shrestha, one of the two women climbers to scale Mt Dhaulagiri Successfully, at mt Dhaulagiri camp 2. Photo Courtesy: Purnima Shrestha's Facebook wall.

Kathmandu: A total of 429 people from 44 groups have received expedition permits to climb 8 different mountains in autumn season. According to the Department of Tourism, 429 people, including 104 women, have taken climbing permits for this season till Monday. 383 people from 35 groups have taken permission for Mt Manaslu (8163m) while four… Continue reading 429 climbers receive expedition permit for autumn season

Electric Vehicle expo to kick off from Sept 22

Kathmandu: NADA EV EXPO 2022 will be held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from September 22. NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal is going to organize an expo with the aim of showcasing electric vehicles, spare parts, financial services and other services in Nepal. The organizer believes that the importance of electric vehicles is increasing day by… Continue reading Electric Vehicle expo to kick off from Sept 22

Migrant workers to get 10 pc IPO reservation

Kathmandu: Those who went for foreign employment with work permit will get 10 percent reservation in the initial public offering of securities (IPO). With the approval of the Government of Nepal, the Nepal Securities Board issued the Securities Registration and Issuance (Sixth Amendment) Regulations 2022. The regulation has been amended so that when the concerned… Continue reading Migrant workers to get 10 pc IPO reservation

Alzheimer’s disease expected to affect 460,000 New Yorkers by 2025: study

Kathmandu: Nearly a half-million New Yorkers will be diagnosed with some form of Alzheimer’s disease within the next three years. Currently, an estimated 410,000 state residents have some form of Alzheimer’s. A recent state study found that, given the increase in residents in their 80s, the number of Alzheimer’s patients is expected to increase to… Continue reading Alzheimer’s disease expected to affect 460,000 New Yorkers by 2025: study

9/11 attacks still reverberate as US marks 21st anniversary

Firefighters salute each other outside the FDNY Engine 10, Ladder 10 fire station near the commemoration ceremony on the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 in New York. Photo Courtesy: AP

NEW YORK (AP): Americans remembered 9/11 on Sunday with tear-choked tributes, and pleas to “never forget,” 21 years after the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. As reported by Associate Press, Bonita Mentis set out to read victims’ names at the ground zero ceremony wearing a necklace with a photo of her slain sister, Shevonne… Continue reading 9/11 attacks still reverberate as US marks 21st anniversary

Immigration dept blacklisted national cricket captain

Kathmandu: Nepali national cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane, who is accused of raping a minor, has been blacklisted by the Department of Immigration. Tribhuvan International Airport Security Office has stated that he who was accused of raping a 17-year-old minor, has been blacklisted to be arrested as soon as he arrives in Nepal. The District… Continue reading Immigration dept blacklisted national cricket captain