Commission warns to take action against candidates who do not submit their local election expenditure

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has warned to take action against the candidates who do not submit the expenditure details of the local elections. The commission has directed the district and regional election offices to prepare the details of the candidates who submit the expenditure details and send them to the commission with the recommendation… Continue reading Commission warns to take action against candidates who do not submit their local election expenditure

PM Deuba proposes to take forward citizenship bill

Kathmandu: The ruling five-party alliance has decided to take forward the Citizenship Bill under consideration in the parliament. At a meeting of the coalition held in Baluwatar on Wednesday, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba proposed to take forward the Citizenship Bill. The government has moved ahead to solve the problem of citizenship saying that some… Continue reading PM Deuba proposes to take forward citizenship bill

Corona infection confirmed in 31 more people

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Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 31 more people have been infected with the corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 10 people have recovered from Corona in the last 24 hours. Currently 142 people are actively infected across the country. Of these, 139 are in home isolation, 3 are in institutional… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 31 more people

UK inflation rises at fastest rate for 40 years as food costs jump

(BBC): Prices are continuing to rise at their fastest rate for 40 years with food costs, particularly for bread, cereal and meat, climbing. UK inflation, the rate at which prices rise, edged up to 9.1% in the 12 months to May, from 9% in April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Fuel and energy… Continue reading UK inflation rises at fastest rate for 40 years as food costs jump

Afghan earthquake: 1,000 people killed and 1,500 wounded

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(BBC): A powerful earthquake has killed one thousand people and left hundreds more injured in Afghanistan, a Taliban official has told the BBC. Pictures show landslides and ruined mud-built homes in eastern Paktika province, where rescuers have been scrambling to treat the injured. Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada said hundreds of houses were destroyed and the… Continue reading Afghan earthquake: 1,000 people killed and 1,500 wounded

NADA demands to lift ban on vehicle import

Kathmandu: The NADA Automobiles Association has demanded to lift ban on the import of vehicles. The NADA delegation called on Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Dilendra Prasad Badu and demanded lifting of the ban on import of vehicles. NADA has demanded that the ban on imports of private vehicles such as cars, jeeps and… Continue reading NADA demands to lift ban on vehicle import

Airline operators threats to halt flight, CAAN warns not to do so

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Kathmandu: The Airlines Operators Association Nepal (AOAN) has threaten to halt air services from Wednesday. Stating that the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has implemented a provision that cannot be fulfilled, the association has announced to halt all flights including emergency from Wednesday. Citing the parking problem at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) alone, the… Continue reading Airline operators threats to halt flight, CAAN warns not to do so

Rabi Lamichhane announces ‘Rashtriya Swatantra Party’

Kathmandu: Former media person Rabi Lamichhane, has announced a new political party. Rabi Lamichhane announced the ‘Rastriya Swatantra Party’organizing an event today. Announcing the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Lamichhane thanked the old parties and leaders for their contribution so far and achievements of the democratic republic and said that he would not join any other party.… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane announces ‘Rashtriya Swatantra Party’

Govt decides not to join SPP

Kathmandu: The government has decided not to join the US State Partnership Program (SPP). The cabinet meeting held on Saturday evening decided to send a letter to the United States stating that Nepal will not join the SPP. The meeting also concluded that there is a diplomatic weakness in the previous correspondence regarding the SPP.