Kathmandu: The Government of India has proposed Nepal to operate 8 daily flights between Nepal and India. In response to such a proposal from the Indian Embassy, the Government of Nepal has proposed to increase the number of destinations by approving the number of flights. At present, there are two daily flights on the Kathmandu-Delhi… Continue reading Indian govt proposes to operate 8 daily flights on Nepal-India route
Nepal women team defeat Qatar on first match of T20
Kathmandu: The Nepali national women’s cricket team has defeated Qatar by 119 runs in the first T20 International Cricket. Following Nepal’s target of 147 runs at the West End Park Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Qatar were bowled out for 27 in 11 overs with 55 balls to spare. Khadija Imtiaz and Angelin Mare added 8/8… Continue reading Nepal women team defeat Qatar on first match of T20
Xi-Biden talks raise hope for better ties but strains remain
BEIJING (AP): China on Tuesday welcomed a virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden as raising hopes for better relations, while the U.S. was more muted on the talks as the world’s two biggest powers sought to ratchet down more than a year of tensions. The leaders appeared to put aside… Continue reading Xi-Biden talks raise hope for better ties but strains remain
Biden and Xi prepare for meeting
WASHINGTON (AP): Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have slurped noodles together in Beijing. They’ve shared deep thoughts about the meaning of America during an exchange on the Tibetan plateau. They’ve gushed to U.S. business leaders about developing a sincere respect for each other. The American president has held up his relationship with Xi as… Continue reading Biden and Xi prepare for meeting
Israeli Ambassador assures direct flight between Nepal and Israel
Kathmandu: Israeli Ambassador to Nepal Hanan Goder on Monday paid a courtesy call on Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Prem Bahadur Ale. The meeting focused on relations between the two countries, mutual cooperation and collaboration. During a meeting at the Ministry, Ambassador Goder assured that the Israeli government would take the initiative for direct… Continue reading Israeli Ambassador assures direct flight between Nepal and Israel
Online application for new driving license restricted during working hour
Kathmandu: The online application form for new driving license has been restricted during working hour; 10 am to 5 pm. The software failed to handle the excessive flow of online application during working hour. Thus the Department of Transportation Management has decided to disable the system during working hour for the online application. However the… Continue reading Online application for new driving license restricted during working hour
Australia becomes T20 World Champion
Kathmandu: Australia have won the ICC T20 World Cup for the first time. Australia defeated neighboring New Zealand by eight wickets in the final on Sunday to become the champions. Australia, who have won the ODI World Cup five times, won the title for the second time in the final. Australia had earlier lost to… Continue reading Australia becomes T20 World Champion
Airline operators raise airfare up to Rs 220
Kathmandu: As the government has increased the price of aviation fuel, the airline operators have also increased the price of fuel for air tickets. The government has increased the price of air turbine fuel by Rs 5 per liter to Rs 101. Accordingly, passengers have to pay a maximum of Rs 220 more for air… Continue reading Airline operators raise airfare up to Rs 220
11 injured in Mustang avalanche
Kathmandu: An avalanche has hit the Kobang area of Mustang. A large avalanche fell from Manapathi Himal on Sunday afternoon. Eleven people have been injured while fleeing due to fear of avalanches. No other major damage has occurred though.
Japan’s former princess leaves for US with commoner husband
TOKYO (AP): A Japanese princess who gave up her royal status to marry her commoner college sweetheart left for New York on Sunday, as the couple pursued happiness as newlyweds and left behind a nation that has criticized their romance. The departure of Mako Komuro, the former Princess Mako, and Kei Komuro, both 30, was… Continue reading Japan’s former princess leaves for US with commoner husband