US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propaganda

In this photo taken from video provided by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, A Russian tank is loaded onto railway platforms after the end of military drills in South Russia. Photo Courtesy: AP

WASHINGTON (AP): U.S. intelligence officials on Tuesday accused a conservative financial news website with a significant American readership of amplifying Kremlin propaganda and alleged five media outlets targeting Ukrainians have taken direction from Russian spies. The officials said Zero Hedge, which has 1.2 million Twitter followers, published articles created by Moscow-controlled media that were then… Continue reading US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propaganda

Tara Air to begin regular flight to Ilam from February 23

Kathmandu: Two flights a week will be operated at Falgunanda Sukilumba Airport in Ilam from February 23. Tara Air, a sister company of Yeti Airlines, has stated that it will operate two flights a week. Tara Air will start flying Sukilumba from Kathmandu every Sunday and Thursday at Sukilumba Airport 20 years after the construction… Continue reading Tara Air to begin regular flight to Ilam from February 23

Printed ticket mandatory at TIA

Kathmandu: Passengers of domestic flights traveling from Tribhuvan International Airport will no longer be able to enter by showing only the ticket number. The passenger must carry digital ticket with full details or a printed digital ticket. As some passengers only carries ticket number, security risk has increased. Thus, the TIA has decided to compulsory… Continue reading Printed ticket mandatory at TIA

Tourism Minister’s obscene abuse goes viral on social media

Photo Courtesy: Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation

Kathmandu: An audio of Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Ale abusing a person using obscene language has gone public on social media. Jagat Oli, who lives in Mumbai, India, has been publicly abused Tourism Ale on social media. Minister Ale has lashed out at Oli for writing against him on Facebook. His… Continue reading Tourism Minister’s obscene abuse goes viral on social media

NEA decides to blacklist JCB

Kathmandu: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has decided to blacklist China’s Zhejiang-based transformer manufacturer JCB. NEA has decided to blacklist JCB after repeated problems were seen in the company’s power transformer. In a few days, NEA will recommend the company to be blacklisted in the Public Procurement Monitoring Office. Power transformers have a large capacity to… Continue reading NEA decides to blacklist JCB

Himalaya Airlines Resumes Flights for Saudi Arabia

Kathmandu: Himalaya Airlines has resumed its flight to Saudi Arabia from Nepal. Himalaya Airlines had halted operating its flights to/from Dammam and Riyadh from 9 to 12 February 2022.Now that Saudi Civil Aviation has started issuing flying permissions, regular flights for the above-mentioned sectors have been resumed 13 February 2022, Sunday onwards.

Captain Lamichhane becomes first Nepali to take 50 wickets in T20 Internationals

Photo Courtesy: Twitter handle of Sandeep Lamichhane

Kathmandu: Nepali national cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane has set a record by taking one wicket in the match against Ireland on Saturday. Sandeep, who took the wicket of George Dackrell of Ireland in today’s match, has completed 50 wickets in T20 International cricket. He became the first Nepali bowler to achieve this feat. Karan… Continue reading Captain Lamichhane becomes first Nepali to take 50 wickets in T20 Internationals

India bans 54 Chinese apps including Garena Free Fire

Kathmandu: The Indian government has banned 54 Chinese mobile applications, including the popular game Garena Free Fire. Garena Free Fire is Singapore-based and the developer is not from China. The game was one of the most downloaded games in India last year and had taken up the space created by PUBG Mobile after it was… Continue reading India bans 54 Chinese apps including Garena Free Fire