200 tourism projects selected in cost-sharing model

Photo Courtesy: Nepal Tourism Board

Kathmandu: Under the Tourism Infrastructure Construction and Tourism Product Development Partnership Program, 200 projects have been selected from across the country. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has announced selected projects on Thursday. This program concept has been brought by the then Tourism Minister Rabindra Adhikari as an alternative to the 100 destinations… Continue reading 200 tourism projects selected in cost-sharing model

Dahal-Nepal faction holds mass gathering (Photo Features)

Kathmandu: The Dahal-Nepal faction of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) begins rallies from different places. The Dahal-Nepal faction is holding mass gathering today at Bhrikuti Mandap against the government’s decision of dessolution of house of representatives. Photos:

WHO team: Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab

Marion Koopmans, right, and Peter Ben Embarek, center, of the World Health Organization team say farewell to their Chinese counterpart Liang Wannian, left, after a WHO-China Joint Study Press Conference held at the end of the WHO mission in Wuhan, China, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Photo Courtesy: AP

WUHAN, China (AP): The coronavirus most likely first appeared in humans after jumping from an animal, a team of international and Chinese scientists looking for the origins of COVID-19 said Tuesday, dismissing as unlikely an alternate theory that the virus leaked from a Chinese lab. A closely watched visit by World Health Organization experts to… Continue reading WHO team: Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab

Arab spacecraft enters orbit around Mars in historic flight

Emiratis celebrate after the Hope Probe enters Mars orbit as a part of Emirates Mars mission, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. The spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission. It is the first of three robotic explorers arriving at the red planet over the next week and a half. Photo Courtesy: AP

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission. Ground controllers at the UAE’s space center in Dubai rose to their feet and broke into applause when word came that the craft, called Amal, Arabic… Continue reading Arab spacecraft enters orbit around Mars in historic flight

Prachanda-Madhav group sought international support

Kathmandu: Chairman of the Prachanda-Madhav group of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has tried to prolong his rule in an autocratic manner. During a meeting with journalists working for international media from Nepal in Kathmandu on Tuesday, Dahal said that an appeal has… Continue reading Prachanda-Madhav group sought international support

Govt preparing to issue social media guidelines

Kathmandu (Rastriya Samachar Samiti): The government has indicated that it will take action against provocative expressions on social media and publishing and broadcasting media by giving priority to such expressions. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday to announce the decision of the cabinet meeting, government spokesperson Parbat Gurung said that a guideline on social… Continue reading Govt preparing to issue social media guidelines

Ministry of Finance assures Rs 7 billion for election

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has assured to provid Rs. 7 billion to the Election Commission for the preparation of the mid-term elections. According to Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel, the size of election expenses has not been decided yet. However, he said that the commission will receive around Rs 7 billion for the election.… Continue reading Ministry of Finance assures Rs 7 billion for election

Congress will protest alone: ​​Shashank Koirala

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress General Secretary Shashank Koirala has said that the Nepali Congress should not join hands with anyone during the agitation. Speaking at a seminar on ‘Constitution in Crisis’ organized by Sushil Koirala Youth Circle in Kathmandu on Monday on the occasion of the sixth memorial day of former Prime Minister of Nepal Sushil… Continue reading Congress will protest alone: ​​Shashank Koirala

After 18 years, Pakistan won Test series against South Africa

RAWALPINDI (Geo TV): Thanks to Hasan Ali’s maiden ten-wicket haul, Pakistan won its first Test series against South Africa since 2003 with a 95-run victory on the final day in Rawalpindi on Monday. Hasan finished with 5-60 to record his best match figures of 11-114 and help dismiss South Africa — who were set a… Continue reading After 18 years, Pakistan won Test series against South Africa

China’s interest in deepening political crisis in Nepal

Kathmandu: China, a northern neighbor, has expressed constant interest in the deepening political crisis in Nepal. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who last had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Pradip Kumar Gyawali on Friday, expressed interest in Nepal’s recent political developments. After the talks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement covering only… Continue reading China’s interest in deepening political crisis in Nepal