‘Massive’ drone attack on Black Sea Fleet – Russia

File Photo The Russian Navy at the entrance to the port city of Sevastopol in 2014. Photo Courtesy: Reuters via BBC

Kathmandu: Ukraine has carried out a “massive” drone attack on the Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port city of Sevastopol, damaging one warship, Russia says. As reported in the BBC News, nine drones were used, a top official said. Ukraine has not commented. Without providing evidence, Russia accused British troops of being involved in… Continue reading ‘Massive’ drone attack on Black Sea Fleet – Russia

Preparations for the Prime Minister’s Cup completes

Kathmandu: All the preparations for the Prime Minister’s Cup One Day National Men’s Cricket Tournament have been completed. With the financial support of the National Sports Council (Rakhep), the Prime Minister’s Cup Cricket is being organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) from October 30 to November 12 at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground… Continue reading Preparations for the Prime Minister’s Cup completes

Congress election manifesto: 50 pc EV operation in five years

Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress has announced to increase the use of electric vehicles (EV) to 50 percent in the next 5 years. Unveiling its election manifesto, Congress has made an ambitious announcement to expand the use of conventional vehicles. In the resolution, it is mentioned that the use of mineral energy (diesel-petrol) in urban transport… Continue reading Congress election manifesto: 50 pc EV operation in five years

NPC recommends one fair price shop in one municipality

Kathmandu: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has recommended to the government to open one fair price shope in one municipality. In order to implement the fundamental rights of citizens regarding food security, the commission has recommended this through the review study report of the supply policy of the last 10 years of time period. According… Continue reading NPC recommends one fair price shop in one municipality

Fruits worth 750 mn rupees imported for Tihar festival

Kathmandu: Fruits worth 750 million rupees have been imported for the Tihar festival. Fruit traders have brought apples, bananas, oranges, coconuts and other fruits to the valley from across the country and abroad for Tihar. According to the Nepal Fruit Wholesale Association during Tihar, the consumption of mainly fruits; apples, oranges, bananas and coconuts is… Continue reading Fruits worth 750 mn rupees imported for Tihar festival

One candidate can open maximum 3 contact offices for election campaign

Kathmandu: The Election Commission has issued seven points of instructions to political parties and candidates regarding the opening of contact offices for election campaign. According to the instructions, candidates for the position of member of the House of Representatives can open a maximum of three contact offices in their constituency, covering the provincial constituencies. Similarly,… Continue reading One candidate can open maximum 3 contact offices for election campaign

Despite govt ban, flower import from India continues

Kathmandu: Despite government ban, flower import from India continues during this Tihar festival. According to the Flouriculture Association Nepal (FAN), a total of 2.4 mn flower garlands have been consumed during this festival.Among the total consumed flower 1.7 mn was produced in the country while remaining flowers were imported from India. The actual statistics of… Continue reading Despite govt ban, flower import from India continues

Election commission asks for clarification on using govt sources during election campaign

Kathmandu: The Election Commission has informed that there have been complaints about misuse of government resources and tools in the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections. The commission has also directed to follow the code of conduct when the provisions of the Election Code of Conduct 2079 have been implemented. Also, the commission has… Continue reading Election commission asks for clarification on using govt sources during election campaign

Nepal export 380 MW electricity even during the peak hour of festive season

Kathmandu: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has exported electricity to India even during the evening of Lakshmi Puja (A festival when the country consumes maximum electricity). As the excess electricity in Nepal started to be sold in the Indian market, for the first time this year, the authority exported electricity to India even on the evening… Continue reading Nepal export 380 MW electricity even during the peak hour of festive season