Kathmandu: Four Nepalis have returned home from Ukraine. Ministry of Foreign Affairs have informed that four Nepalis arrived in Kathmandu today with the help of the Indian government. The Indian government has also rescued four Nepalis while repatriating its citizens in Ukraine through Operation Ganga. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has thanked the Prime Minister… Continue reading Four Nepalis return from Ukraine with help of India
Putin seeks foreign volunteers to fight in Ukraine
(BBC): Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for foreign volunteers to be able to fight against Ukrainian forces. Speaking at a Russian security council meeting, he said those who wanted to volunteer to fight with Russia-backed forces should be allowed to. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said there were 16,000 volunteers in the Middle East… Continue reading Putin seeks foreign volunteers to fight in Ukraine
War in Ukraine: Facebook to allow calls for violence against Putin
(BBC): The owner of Facebook and Instagram will allow users in some countries to call for violence against Vladimir Putin and Russian soldiers. Meta says it has temporarily made allowances for some violent speech, like “death to the Russian invaders,” that would usually break its rules. However, it says it won’t permit calls for violence… Continue reading War in Ukraine: Facebook to allow calls for violence against Putin
Local-level candidates allow to spend only Rs 750,000
Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has allowed local level candidates to spend only Rs 750,000 for the election. The commission had given information about the expenditure limit of the candidates during a discussion with the representatives of political parties on Friday. Candidates for the post of mayor and deputy mayor of the metropolis can spend… Continue reading Local-level candidates allow to spend only Rs 750,000
Tax evasion case worth Rs 7.43 bn against Bottlers Nepal
Kathmandu: The government has filed a case against Bottlers Nepal for capital gains tax evasion. Director General of the Revenue Investigation Department, Prakash Poudel, informed that the Revenue Investigation Department has filed a case in the High Court, Patan, in the amount of Rs 7.43 billion. The department had been investigating Bottlers Nepal for capital… Continue reading Tax evasion case worth Rs 7.43 bn against Bottlers Nepal
Remittances drop by 4.9 percent
Kathmandu: Remittance inflow has decreased by 4.9 percent to Rs. 540.12 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year against an increase of 10.9 percent in the same period of the previous year.According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the number of Nepali workers (institutional and individual-new and legalized) taking approval for… Continue reading Remittances drop by 4.9 percent
NAC to operate two flights day in KTM-Delhi-KTM route
Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) will now operate two daily flights on the Kathmandu-Delhi route. The Indian government has said that Nepal Airlines will operate two daily flights to Delhi after opening all types of commercial flights to India. According to the Nepal Airlines Corporation, there will be two daily flights on this route from… Continue reading NAC to operate two flights day in KTM-Delhi-KTM route
Night businesses are allowed to operate 24 hours
Kathmandu: The government has lifted the deadline for night businesses. The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to allow all kinds of night businesses including hotels, restaurants, dance clubs, lounge bars to operate overnight. Home Minister Bal Krishna Khan had formed a 14-member task force led by Phanindra Mani Pokhrel, chief of the peace and… Continue reading Night businesses are allowed to operate 24 hours
Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped
WASHINGTON (AP): Two weeks into its war in Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II. But the invading force of more than 150,000 troops retains large and possibly decisive advantages in firepower as they bear down on key… Continue reading Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped
McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks halt Russian sales
(BBC): Consumer giants including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks have joined the list of firms halting business in Russia due to the invasion in Ukraine. McDonald’s said it was temporarily closing its roughly 850 restaurants in Russia, while Starbucks also said its 100 coffee shops would shut. McDonald’s said the move was a response to the… Continue reading McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks halt Russian sales