Kathmandu: The ‘Master Chef Finalists Tour to Nepal’, organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter, concludes by promoting Nepal’s authentic food, culture and various tourist destinations. PATA Nepal Chapter had invited the four finalists of the BBC MasterChef UK: The Professionals 2020, including Chef Santosh Shah, Chef Alex Webb, Chef Bart Van… Continue reading MasterChefs’ Trip to Nepal concludes, fostering Nepal’s Authentic food, Culture and destination!
Supreme Court orders not to impose suspension over governor
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has issued a short-term interim order not to implement the decision to suspend the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari. He was automatically suspended after the government formed a committee to investigate the governor. Adhikari had filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Sunday against the… Continue reading Supreme Court orders not to impose suspension over governor
Delegates of US Democratic lawmakers schedule to visit on Friday
Kathmandu: A group of lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Party of the United States of America is scheduled to arrive in Nepal on Friday, April 22. Four senators from the upper house of the US Congress, Mark Kelly, Christine Gillibrand, Corey Booker and Ed Markey, are expected to visit Nepal. Along with them, Monder Jones,… Continue reading Delegates of US Democratic lawmakers schedule to visit on Friday
Russian strikes kill at least 7 in Lviv
LVIV, Ukraine (AP): Russian forces launched missile attacks on the western city of Lviv and pounded other targets across Ukraine on Monday in what appeared to be an intensified bid to wear down the country’s defenses ahead of an all-out assault on the east. At least seven people were reported killed in Lviv, where plumes… Continue reading Russian strikes kill at least 7 in Lviv
20 percent reduction in fuel for government activities
Kathmandu: The government has decided to cut fuel for government facilities by 20 percent. Stating that the government’s foreign exchange reserves are declining, the cabinet had decided to cut off the fuel for government facilities by 20 percent. A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance said, “Public ministries affiliated to various ministries, agencies and… Continue reading 20 percent reduction in fuel for government activities
Three arrested for trading cryptocurrency
Kathmandu: Three people have been arrested on charges of engaging in trading the banned digital currency cryptocurrency. Among the arrested are Anup Mishra, Dipesh Thapa and Rahul Chachan. A team of the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office arrested them from Mahabouddha, New Road, and Kalanki areas of Kathmandu on the basis of special information. They… Continue reading Three arrested for trading cryptocurrency
TIA adding more ATMs to facilitate on-arrival visa
Kathmandu: Rashtriya Banijya Bank’s ATM machine is to be added at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). According to the airport office, Rashtriya Banijya Bank has started adding ATMs after seeing problems in electronic payment for foreign tourists coming to Nepal on on-arrival visa. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) office at Tribhuvan International… Continue reading TIA adding more ATMs to facilitate on-arrival visa
Ban on use of government vehicles on election campaign
Baitadi (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Political parties will not be allowed to use government vehicles in their election campaign during the local elections. Khagendra Bharti, information officer at the District Administration Office, said that the use of government vehicles for the programs of representatives of any political party and candidates has been banned as the election-targeted… Continue reading Ban on use of government vehicles on election campaign
Nepal to play two friendly matches with Afghanistan
Kathmandu: The Nepali national team will play two friendly matches against Afghanistan. According to the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), a friendly match between Nepal and Afghanistan will be played in Doha, Qatar on May 23 and 24.Nepal, which is preparing for the Asian Cup football selection, is going to play friendly football match before… Continue reading Nepal to play two friendly matches with Afghanistan
Bibeksheel Sajha party raise women candidates for both mayor and deputy mayor in KMC
Kathmandu: The Bibeksheel Sajha Party, led by Rabindra Mishra, has fielded women candidates for both the posts of mayor and deputy mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). At a press conference held in Lalitpur, it was informed that Samiksha Baskota and Kirti Tuladhar have been nominated for the post of mayor and deputy mayor respectively.… Continue reading Bibeksheel Sajha party raise women candidates for both mayor and deputy mayor in KMC