Kathmandu: Nepal-India border will remain closed for 72 hours during local election. A meeting of security officials from Chitwan, East Nawalparasi, West Nawalparasi and West Champaran, which falls under the Indian state of Bihar, has decided to close the border for 72 hours. The border will be closed to conduct the local elections in a… Continue reading Nepal-India border to remain close for 72 hours
Govt to arrange corona vaccination at election centers
Kathmandu: The government has requested all to get vaccinated before the local level election. First, a full dose and booster dose for those over the age of 18 who missed out on the vaccination facility at the election center has been arranged. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, those who are yet to… Continue reading Govt to arrange corona vaccination at election centers
Human Rights Commission to monitor election activity across the country
Kathmandu: The National Human Rights Commission has decided to monitor the local elections. The commission has said that they are preparing to monitor the election in three phases including before, during and after the election. The commission also monitored the nomination of candidates. The commission has planned to mobilize 47 teams and monitor the election… Continue reading Human Rights Commission to monitor election activity across the country
World Bank to provide $150 Million to strengthen Nepal’s financial sector
Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank signed a $150 million ‘Finance for Growth’ Development Policy Credit (DPC) today to strengthen financial sector stability, diversify financial solutions, and increase access to financial services in Nepal. The agreement was signed by the Finance Secretary, Madhu Kumar Marasini, on behalf of the Government of Nepal,… Continue reading World Bank to provide $150 Million to strengthen Nepal’s financial sector
Bhuwan KC and Shweta Khadka join Nepali congress party
Kathmandu: Actor Bhuwan KC and actress Swetha Khadka have joined the Nepali Congress party. KC, Khadka and other artists who joined the party were welcomed by party president and prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Earlier, KC, who was in the CPN-UML, joined the Nepali Congress this morning.
ANFA forms a committee to investigate player-coach dispute
Kathmandu: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has decided to form an investigation committee to resolve the dispute between head coach Abdullah Almutairi and 10 players. ANFA President Karma Chhiring Sherpa has agreed to conduct an impartial investigation into the incident after holding discussions with 10 players who were forced to leave the closed training… Continue reading ANFA forms a committee to investigate player-coach dispute
Buddha Air to resume flight on KTM-Banaras route
Kathmandu: Buddha air is all set to resume flights on the Kathmandu-Banaras route. Flights between Kathmandu and Banaras, two religious destinations closed due to the Corona epidemic, will resume on May 23. According to the company, Buddha air has set a date to operate this route twice a week. Buddha has announced the date for… Continue reading Buddha Air to resume flight on KTM-Banaras route
Raju Lama set a world record giving concert in Mt Everest
Kathmandu: Singer Raju Lama has given a concert at an altitude of 6,574 meters to spread the message about the effects of climate change. After reaching Camp 3 of Everest, Lama sang popular songs of the Mongolian Heart Band. The concert was held to convey the message that the crisis of climate change has melted… Continue reading Raju Lama set a world record giving concert in Mt Everest
EC directs candidates use bank transaction only for election campaign
Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has again warned the candidates for the local elections to spend through bank accounts for their campaign expenses. According to the Election Code of Conduct, the Commission has again alerted all the parties and candidates to implement the provision of appointing a responsible official to open the bank account and… Continue reading EC directs candidates use bank transaction only for election campaign
NAC staffers demand resignation of executive chairman
Kathmandu: Employees Of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) have locked the office of Yubaraj Adhikari, executive chairman’s office demanding his resignation. The workers’ union of NAC said that he harrassed a staff named Devraj Ojha accusing him for leaking internal information. After that the staff fell unconcious. However, chairman himself took him to the hospital where… Continue reading NAC staffers demand resignation of executive chairman