Kathmandu: The Department of Immigration has lifted its decision of mandatory quarantine for the passengers travelling from 67 countries. Friday only, the department had issued a notice stating that one has to stay in the hotel quarantine for seven days when coming to Nepal from 67 different countries. However, on Saturday, Immigration posted a notice… Continue reading Govt lifts mandatory hotel quarantine decision
Prime Minister Deuba called an all-party meeting
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has called an all-party meeting on Sunday. According to Prime Minister Deuba’s Secretariat, top leaders of political parties representing the House of Representatives and former prime ministers have been invited to the meeting. The purpose of the meeting has not been disclosed yet.
Energy Minister Bhusal urges to increase electricity consumption
Kathmandu: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal has appealed to all sectors to increase electricity consumption. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Oxygen Plant constructed by Chhetrapati Hospital on Saturday she said that electricity is now sufficient to alleviate the crisis in the energy sector and urged all sectors to contribute… Continue reading Energy Minister Bhusal urges to increase electricity consumption
Finance Minister directs all the ministries to make budget plan till Jan 14
Kathmandu: As the capital (development) expenditure is becoming depressing, the Ministry of Finance has started discussions with the concerned ministries. Finance Minister Janardan Sharma on Friday called on the concerned development ministry ministers at the finance ministry to increase capital expenditure. On the occasion, Finance Minister Janardan Sharma urged the ministries to spend 30 percent… Continue reading Finance Minister directs all the ministries to make budget plan till Jan 14
Tourism Board CEO Regmi suspended
Kathmandu: The government has suspended Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nepal Tourism Board, Dhananjay Regmi. Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism Maheshwar Neupane has suspended Regmi on charges of abuse of office and involvement in financial irregularities. Earlier, Regmi was asked for a written explanation saying that he had a fight with the customs officials… Continue reading Tourism Board CEO Regmi suspended
Players request CAN to reconsider the action
Kathmandu: Four players of the national cricket team have urged the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) to reconsider its decision to take action against them. Gyanendra Malla, Dipendra Singh Airy, Sompal Kami and Kamal Singh Airy held a press conference on Sunday and demanded reconsideration of the decision. CAN had taken action against Gyanendra Malla,… Continue reading Players request CAN to reconsider the action
Prohibition in Mumbai due to increasing in Omicron infection
Kathmandu: A two-week restraining order has been issued in Mumbai after seven people were found to be infected with Omicron in a single day. Seven people were confirmed infected with the Omicron variant in Mumbai on Wednesday. A restraining order has been issued from Thursday to December 31, according to Mumbai Police. According to Indian… Continue reading Prohibition in Mumbai due to increasing in Omicron infection
TIA request not to crowd at airport citing increasing risk of corona
Kathmandu: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Office has requested the public not to crowd, saying that a new variant of Corona virus (Covid-19) could spread Omicron. Stating that the number of passengers at the airport has been increasing recently and the congestion has also increased due to those going to their farewell and reception, the… Continue reading TIA request not to crowd at airport citing increasing risk of corona
Defense Minister Rijal resigns
Kathmandu: Defense Minister Dr. Minendra Rijal has said that he resigned from the post of minister to save political capital and not out of emotion. After losing the post of General Secretary at the 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress, Rijal announced his resignation at a press conference at the Ministry of Defense on… Continue reading Defense Minister Rijal resigns
Nepal Telecom to expand telephone, broadband internet service in all municipalities and wards
Kathmandu: Telephone and broadband internet services will be expanded in all municipalities and wards across the country. For this, an agreement has been reached between the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration and Nepal Telecom. On behalf of the Ministry, Joint Secretary Dr. Gopi Krishna Khanal and Managing Director of the company Dilli Ram… Continue reading Nepal Telecom to expand telephone, broadband internet service in all municipalities and wards