Kathmandu: District Administration Office of Kathmandu bans selling alcohol in Kathmandu from Tuesday. Targeting the nearing local election the Kathmandu district administration has issued a notice on Sunday banning the distribution of liquor in Kathmandu from Tuesday. It is mentioned in the notice that such decision has been taken under the provision of Article 71… Continue reading Selling alcohol ban in Kathmandu from Tuesday
EDV results for 2023 out
Kathmandu: The results of the US-issued Electronic Diversity Visa (EDV) have been made public. The results of those who applied for the year 2023 were made public. Results can be checked on the link below.https://dvprogram.state.gov. Candidates can check their results by clicking on the link and need to put their confirmation number, last name, and… Continue reading EDV results for 2023 out
Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil
(BBC): Afghan women will have to wear the Islamic face veil for the first time in decades under a decree passed by the country’s ruling Taliban militants. Any woman who refuses to comply and ignores official warnings to male members of her family could see a male guardian jailed for three days. The Taliban enforced… Continue reading Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil
Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes
(BBC): Nigeria’s airlines are to stop domestic operations from Monday in protest at the spiralling cost of jet fuel. It has risen almost fourfold this year, which was unsustainable, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said. “No airline in the world can absorb this kind of sudden shock from such an astronomical rise over a… Continue reading Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes
President urges journalists to play role in conducting fearless election
Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has said that the media sector should contribute for holding the upcoming local elections in a free and fearless environment. President Bhandari said that the media sector should contribute for holding free and fair local elections in a free and fair environment through impartial information. Speaking at a function organized… Continue reading President urges journalists to play role in conducting fearless election
Kami Rita Sherpa a new record climbing Mt Everest 26th time
Kathmandu: Kami Rita Sherpa has set a record by climbing Mt. Everest for the 26th time. He is leading an 11-member team of Icefall Doctor to reach the summit of Everest on Saturday. The team with him reached the summit by making way for climbing Mt. Everest and hanging the rope. Kami Rita, born in… Continue reading Kami Rita Sherpa a new record climbing Mt Everest 26th time
Asian Games in China postponed because of Covid-19
(BBC): The Asian Games in China have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, says the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The event was scheduled to take place between 10 and 25 September in Hangzhou. A statement from the OCA said that “new dates of the 19th Asian Games will be agreed … in the… Continue reading Asian Games in China postponed because of Covid-19
Domestic flight to halt operation on election day
Kathmandu: No domestic flights will be operated on election date that will be held on May 14. Buddha Air has issued a travel alert stating that there will be no flights on this day. Meanwhile, Yeti Airlines has also confirmed that there will be no flights on that day. All public transport will be closed… Continue reading Domestic flight to halt operation on election day
World Bank to provide &23 mn for Nepal’s Youth employment project
Kathmandu: The World Bank has reallocated $23 million of the $120 million in the Youth Employment Transformation Initiative (YETI) project to scale up direct support to unemployed poor impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The financing is expected to help about 64,000 unemployed individuals, especially those who lost employment during the COVID-19 pandemic, receive temporary employment… Continue reading World Bank to provide &23 mn for Nepal’s Youth employment project
Nepal-India border to remain close for 72 hours
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