(BBC): Multinational companies have halted some operations as China widens its Covid lockdowns – among its biggest since the start of the pandemic. Tens of millions of people across the country face restrictions, including the entire Jilin province and technology hub Shenzhen, as authorities report record numbers of cases. Toyota, Volkswagen and Apple supplier Foxconn… Continue reading China: Businesses shut as officials widen Covid lockdowns
Russia steps up bombardment of Kyiv, civilians flee Mariupol
KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Russia stepped up its bombardment of Kyiv on Tuesday, smashing apartments and a subway station, while civilians in 2,000 cars fled Mariupol along a humanitarian corridor in what was believed to be the biggest evacuation yet from the desperately besieged seaport. On the diplomatic front, another round of talks began between Russia… Continue reading Russia steps up bombardment of Kyiv, civilians flee Mariupol
Transportation dept to halt new online applications for driving licenses
Kathmandu: New applications for driver’s licenses will be halted from Tuesday. The Department of Transportation has issued a notice on Tuesday stating that the online application has been closed until further notice. The department has stated that the online application will be closed as the online application received so far has to be finalized. Due… Continue reading Transportation dept to halt new online applications for driving licenses
Jazeera Airways to operate regular flights at GBIA
(Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways is set to launch its first commercial flight at Gautam Buddha International Airport, a project of national pride. Jazeera has applied to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) for regular flights from May 12 (on the ocassion of Buddha Jayanti). According to CAAN Deputy Director General Dev Chandra… Continue reading Jazeera Airways to operate regular flights at GBIA
Kathmandu to host South Asian Conference on Violence Against Women
Kathmandu: A two-day South Asian Conference on Global Standards will be held in Kathmandu to raise the voice against violence against women globally. The conference, which will start in Kathmandu next Monday, will highlight various aspects of violence against women and emphasize how to provide access to justice to the victims of violence, the organizers… Continue reading Kathmandu to host South Asian Conference on Violence Against Women
Former President Barack Obama tests positive for Covid-19
(CNN): Former President Barack Obama announced Sunday that he has tested positive for Covid-19. “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” he said on his official Twitter account. Obama also said that his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, has tested negative. “Michelle and I are grateful to… Continue reading Former President Barack Obama tests positive for Covid-19
Work permit for Malaysia resumes after two years
Kathmandu: The government has decided to resume the work permit for workers going to Malaysia, which has been the major destination country of Nepali workers. Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security Krishna Kumar Shrestha has decided to resume the work in accordance with the prevailing law as the work of issuing labor permit to… Continue reading Work permit for Malaysia resumes after two years
Public vehicles threatened govt to increase fare
Kathmandu: Public vehicle owners have warned the government to increase the fares of public transport unilaterally if the government does not adjust the fares within a week. Entrepreneurs have demanded the government to immediately adjust the fare, saying that the adjusted fare is still the same despite repeated price hikes in petroleum products. In the… Continue reading Public vehicles threatened govt to increase fare
Ukraine war: Evacuations ‘extremely difficult’ amid shelling
(BBC): Fresh attempts to evacuate civilians from cities under siege in Ukraine are being complicated by constant Russian shelling, Ukrainian officials say. Humanitarian corridors are being set up from Mariupol, Sumy and towns and villages outside the capital Kyiv. The situation in Mariupol is particularly desperate after two weeks of bombardment, the UN says, with… Continue reading Ukraine war: Evacuations ‘extremely difficult’ amid shelling
Four Nepalis return from Ukraine with help of India
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