Nepal’s economy expected to grow at a rate of 5.1 percent; World Bank

Kathmandu: Nepal’s economy is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1 percent in the fiscal year 2022/23 and 4.9 percent in the fiscal year 2023/24, reflecting monetary policy normalization, the end of pandemic-era monetary support measures, and still relatively high commodity prices according to the World Bank in its latest macroeconomic update. As stated… Continue reading Nepal’s economy expected to grow at a rate of 5.1 percent; World Bank

At least 38 killed in attack at Thai nursery

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Kathmandu: At least 38 people have been killed in an attack at a childcare facility in north-eastern Thailand. As reported by BBC, more than 20 children are among the dead, with victims as young as two years old.The attack began when a man armed with a gun and a knife stormed into the childcare facility… Continue reading At least 38 killed in attack at Thai nursery

Bad weather affects national/int’l flights in Nepal

Kathmandu: Flight operation from and to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been affected due to bad weather. National and International flights have been affected due to low visibility caused by the continuous rain. A dozen domestic flights have been canceled and several flights have been delayed. Seven domestic flights to Pokhara alone have been cancelled.… Continue reading Bad weather affects national/int’l flights in Nepal

Rapti floods submerged more than 300 houses in Banke

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Kathmandu: More than 300 houses in the lower coastal areas of Banke district have been inundated due to the floods in the Rapti river due to continuous rains.After incessant rains, more than 300 houses of Chaupheri, Krishi Chaupheri and Pazha villages under Duduwa rural municipality. After the water entered the house, the local residents have… Continue reading Rapti floods submerged more than 300 houses in Banke

Nepal signs agreement with Switzerland for direct flight operation

Kathmandu: Nepal and the European country Switzerland are going to be connected by air. An agreement has been reached between the civil aviation authority of Nepal and Switzerland to advance the process of bilateral air agreement and before that the airline company can fly if it wants to. According to the Authority, Swiss International Airlines… Continue reading Nepal signs agreement with Switzerland for direct flight operation

Continuous rainfall blocked major highways of the country

Kathmandu: Due to continuous rainfall and landslides, major highways are blocked during Dashain season. The Waling-Galyang section of the Siddharth highway connecting Sunauli-Pokhara has also been blocked by landslides. According to the Syangja District Police Office, the road was blocked due to a landslide in Galang-8 Jholpe around 4 am. The Siddharth Highway, which was… Continue reading Continuous rainfall blocked major highways of the country

Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane surrender himself, Nepal police take him to Gaushala Police station

Kathmandu: Sandeep Lamichhane, the suspended captain of the national cricket team, has been arrested by the police. The police arrested soon after he landed at Tribhuvan International Airport surrending himself. He had given the information through social media that he was going to return to his country today. Even though it was supposed to land… Continue reading Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane surrender himself, Nepal police take him to Gaushala Police station

EU to begin audit of Nepal’s aviation sector from Thursday

File Photo. Aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) ready to take off from Simikot Airport. Photo Courtesy: RSS

Kathmandu: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) is going to start a safety audit of Nepal from next Thursday. According to Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), it is expected that Nepal will pass the audit this time and that Nepal will be removed from the blacklist of the EU while the organization structure… Continue reading EU to begin audit of Nepal’s aviation sector from Thursday

Saudi Arabia to host ninth Asian Winter Games

A Saudi flag flutters atop Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey October 20, 2018. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

Kathmandu: Saudi Arabia is going to host the 9th Asian Winter Games in 2029. The Gulf nation Saudi Arabia has announced that it will host the Asian Winter Games despite spending billions of dollars to build artificial mountains, lakes and rivers, according to Reuters. It is mentioned in the news that Saudi Arabia has pledged… Continue reading Saudi Arabia to host ninth Asian Winter Games