Kathmandu: The cabinet meeting held on Monday has decided to deposite Dashain allowance of the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and other ministers on the Corona Prevention, Control and Treatment Fund. Speaking during a press meet today, Spokesperson for the government, Communication and Information Technology Minister Parbat Gurung stated that festive allowance of all ministers… Continue reading Dashain allowance of PM and other ministers to be deposited in the Corona Fund
More restrictions to visit Nepal
Kathmandu: Even though the government has allowed foreigners to visit Nepal, several restrictions for them are still. Starting from October 17, the government has opened trekking and mountaineering sectors for tourists. However, they still cannot visit Nepal freely. Tourist villages including Ghandruk, a major destination in the Annapurna region, have decided not to open hotels… Continue reading More restrictions to visit Nepal
New iPhone 12 had 3 new features
Apple’s iPhone 12, which is available for pre-order starting Friday, brings a number of changes that differentiate it from last year’s iPhone 11. These include an updated design, 5G support, improved cameras, and new size options. Plus, the iPhone 12 lineup will be compatible with a new line of accessories Apple is launching called MagSafe,… Continue reading New iPhone 12 had 3 new features
NTB signs agreement with NAC for tourism promotion
Kathmandu: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has signed an agreement today to cooperate in various aspects of Nepal’s tourism promotion. The agreement ensures cooperation of NTB and NAC in various areas such as joint promotional projects, introductory visits, branding, international level tourism-related programs to be organized in… Continue reading NTB signs agreement with NAC for tourism promotion
Air Arabia begins Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu flight
Kathmandu: Air Arabia has started regular direct flights from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Kathmandu from Saturday.The first landing towards Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu was inaugurated with a water cannon salute. The company, which currently has four flights per week, plans to operate seven flights a week very soon. Currently, Air Arabia operates seven flights a week on… Continue reading Air Arabia begins Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu flight
Trump and Biden to court early voters as U.S. campaign gathers steam
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden will court early voters as their campaigns step up events ahead of their final debate this week. Concern about crowds at polling stations during the coronavirus pandemic has driven far larger numbers than usual to vote early, ahead of the November 3 election… Continue reading Trump and Biden to court early voters as U.S. campaign gathers steam
India warns Amazon, Flipkart over country of origin rule
MUMBAI (Reuters) – The Indian government has warned Amazon.com’s local unit and Walmart’s Flipkart that sellers on their platforms are not complying with a rule requiring that a product’s country of origin be specified. A push for strict enforcement of the rule has come amid tensions between India and China following a border skirmish which… Continue reading India warns Amazon, Flipkart over country of origin rule
All hospitals must provide 50% of total beds for covid-19 patients
Kathmandu: The government has directed all types of hospitals to set aside at least 50 percent of beds for the treatment of covid-19 patients. Speaking during a regular press meet today, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, Jageshwar Gautam has said that all private, community, government hospitals, and medical colleges should set aside… Continue reading All hospitals must provide 50% of total beds for covid-19 patients
DHS, ICE arrests more than 170 at-large aliens in sanctuary jurisdictions
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced on Thursday the conclusion of a week-long targeted enforcement operation that resulted in the apprehension of more than 170 at-large aliens throughout the U.S., where sanctuary policies have largely prohibited the cooperation of law enforcement agencies in the… Continue reading DHS, ICE arrests more than 170 at-large aliens in sanctuary jurisdictions
Social Security Administration announces 1.3 % benefit increase for 2021
New York: The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced today, that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase by 1.3 percent in 2021. According to SSA, the 1.3 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million Social Security beneficiaries in January… Continue reading Social Security Administration announces 1.3 % benefit increase for 2021