Kathmandu: Former presidents of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Shesh Ghale and Devman Hirachan have called a meeting citing a serious crisis in the NRNA. The chairpersons of the National Coordinating Council (NCC) of the Non-Resident Nepali Association have been invited to the meeting. A meeting of the International Coordinating Council (ICC) convened on March… Continue reading Former NRNA president Ghale and Hirachan calls a meeting
Airline operators warns to halt flights demanding to reduce fuel price
Kathmandu: Domestic airline companies have been threatened to halt flights if the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) didn’t reduce the fuel price. Issuing a press statement today, Airline Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) said that NOC is selling domestic aviation fuel at a profit of Rs 23.8 per liter.Contrary to the previous agreement between the corporation… Continue reading Airline operators warns to halt flights demanding to reduce fuel price
War in Ukraine: Zelensky slams Nato over rejection of no-fly zone
(BBC): Ukraine’s president has attacked Nato leaders in a fiery speech over their refusal to implement a no-fly zone around the country. Speaking from Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky said the West’s reluctance to intervene has given Russia “a green light” to continue bombarding towns and villages. Nato has argued that a no-fly zone will result in… Continue reading War in Ukraine: Zelensky slams Nato over rejection of no-fly zone
Russian forces seize key Ukrainian port, pressure others
KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Russian forces have seized a strategic Ukrainian seaport and besieged another as part of efforts to cut the country off from its coastline, even as Moscow said Thursday it was ready for talks to end the fighting that has sent more than 1 million people fleeing over Ukraine’s borders. The Russian military… Continue reading Russian forces seize key Ukrainian port, pressure others
Why are COVID vaccination rates still low in some countries?
(AP): Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates still low in some countries? Limited supplies remain a problem, but experts say other challenges now include unpredictable deliveries, weak health care systems and vaccine hesitancy. Most countries with low vaccination rates are in Africa. As of late February, 13 countries in Africa have fully vaccinated less than 5%… Continue reading Why are COVID vaccination rates still low in some countries?
Rs 8.11 bn assured for local elections
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has secured a budget of Rs 8.11 billion for the local level elections scheduled for April. Speaking on the sidelines of a regular press meet organized by the Election Commission on Thursday, Election Commission spokesperson Shaligram Sharma Poudel said that the commission has secured a budget of Rs. 8.11 billion.… Continue reading Rs 8.11 bn assured for local elections
20,000 tourists visit Nepal in February
Kathmandu: In the second month of 2022 (February), about 20,000 tourists have visited Nepal. According to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), 19,766 tourists visited Nepal in February. In the same month last year, 9,146 tourists had come to Nepal. In the first month of 2022, 17,000 tourists visited Nepal. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, a… Continue reading 20,000 tourists visit Nepal in February
Ambassadors light candles in Bouddhanath praying for peace in Ukraine
Kathmandu: Wishing for peace in Ukraine, ambassadors of various countries including the United States have lit candles at Bouddhanath in Kathmandu. As Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, ambassadors of various countries to Nepal have lit candles wishing peace. US Ambassador Randy Berry, ambassadors from Germany, France, Switzerland and Finland also arrived in Bouddhanath on… Continue reading Ambassadors light candles in Bouddhanath praying for peace in Ukraine
As Russia batters Ukraine, both sides ready for more talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Russia renewed its assault Wednesday on Ukraine’s second-largest city in a pounding that lit up the skyline with balls of fire over populated areas, even as both sides said they were ready to resume talks aimed at stopping the new devastating war in Europe. The escalation of attacks on crowded cities followed… Continue reading As Russia batters Ukraine, both sides ready for more talks
Govt assures not to allow other countries to misuse Nepali land
Kathmandu: The government has expressed its commitment to maintain friendly relations with all countries. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki has made public the decisions taken by the cabinet on Wednesday. Minister Karki said that the government is committed to prevent the use of Nepali land against any other friendly country including… Continue reading Govt assures not to allow other countries to misuse Nepali land