Kathmandu: The U.S. State Department has officially launched the application period for the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) program. Applications will be accepted from noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) on October 2, 2024 (9:45 PM local time in Nepal, Ashwin 16, 2081 B.S.) until noon EST on November 5, 2024 (10:45 PM local time, Kartik 20,… Continue reading U.S. State Department opens applications for 2026 diversity visa program
CIAA raids CAAN amid corruption investigation
Kathmandu: A team from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has raided the office of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) in Sinamangal, seizing several “important” documents. The raid took place on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected irregularities within CAAN. The CIAA has been looking into… Continue reading CIAA raids CAAN amid corruption investigation
Last solar eclipse of 2024 occurs today, not visible in Nepal
Kathmandu: Today marks the last solar eclipse of 2024, set to begin at 9:27 PM Nepali time and concluding at 3:32 AM the following morning. This eclipse is particularly notable due to a conjunction involving the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Ketu, with the axes of Rahu and Ketu influencing the Pisces and Virgo zodiac signs.… Continue reading Last solar eclipse of 2024 occurs today, not visible in Nepal
MoHA deploys task force for flood relief operations in 8 districts
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has deployed a task force to assist in search, rescue, and relief operations across eight districts severely impacted by heavy rains. Coordinators from the task force commenced fieldwork on Wednesday morning, focusing on areas experiencing flooding and landslides. Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadee announced that eight joint secretaries… Continue reading MoHA deploys task force for flood relief operations in 8 districts
Nepal’s economy expected to maintain growth momentum
Kathmandu: Nepal’s economic growth is projected to accelerate to 5.1 percent in FY25 from 3.9 percent in FY24, driven by anticipated high tourist arrivals, along with increased hydropower and paddy production, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update, Nepal Development Update: International Migration and Well-being in Nepal, released today. The private sector is expected… Continue reading Nepal’s economy expected to maintain growth momentum
Solukhumbu village set to harness hydropower from river near Mt Everest
Kathmandu: A mountainous village in Solukhumbu is poised to generate electricity from a perennial river following government approval of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Amadablam Mini Hydro Project.Sonam Gyalzen Sherpa, a National Assembly Member and Chairman of the Federalism and National Concerns Committee, announced that the Ministry of Forests and Environment has approved… Continue reading Solukhumbu village set to harness hydropower from river near Mt Everest
NAC cabin crew stage protest over alleged discrimination
Kathmandu: Cabin crew members of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) held a symbolic protest on Monday, alleging injustice and discrimination by management outside the corporation’s premises. The crew accused NAC of violating a Supreme Court interim order and retaliating against them for seeking justice. Approximately 172 cabin crew members had filed a case with the Supreme… Continue reading NAC cabin crew stage protest over alleged discrimination
Nepal floods and landslides: death toll reaches 217, rescue operations ongoing
Kathmandu: Nepal Police reported on Tuesday morning that the death toll from the recent floods and landslides has reached 217, with 28 individuals still missing and 143 injured due to the severe weather that has persisted for three days.Ministry of Home Affairs, noted that the disaster has inflicted significant damage to infrastructure, including the destruction… Continue reading Nepal floods and landslides: death toll reaches 217, rescue operations ongoing
Kathmandu District Court grants bail to medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Court has ordered the release of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai on bail after his recent arrest on cybercrime charges. The court set bail at Rs 50,000 for each of the two offenses under the Electronic Transaction Act of 2008. The ruling was made by a single bench presided over by Judge… Continue reading Kathmandu District Court grants bail to medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai
Domestic Airlines agree to maintain reduced airfares amid infrastructure challenges
Kathmandu: Domestic airlines in Nepal have agreed not to charge the maximum airfare set by the government until the road network is fully operational. This decision comes under the special initiative of Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey. Minister Pandey’s directive led the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to enforce a… Continue reading Domestic Airlines agree to maintain reduced airfares amid infrastructure challenges