ECONOMY
Agreement inked for equal airfare for foreigners and Nepalis
Agreement inked for equal airfare for foreigners and Nepalis
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Tourism Revitalization Steering Committee has inked an agreement with Buddha Airlines Pvt Ltd and Yeti Airlines to provide a discount in the airfare to foreign tourists as Nepal is attracting more and more external tourists.
Feb 23, 2022
ECONOMY
COVID-19 hits tourist flow to Kanchenjunga region
COVID-19 hits tourist flow to Kanchenjunga region
TAPLEJUNG, Feb 23: Tourist arrivals in the Kanchenjunga region of Taplejung have decreased significantly in the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this period, only a few tourists reached the region.
Feb 23, 2022
SOCIETY
Foreign Ministry urges Nepalis in Ukraine to return to Nepal
Foreign Ministry urges Nepalis in Ukraine to return to Nepal
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has urged all Nepali citizens currently in Ukraine to return to Nepal, following the rise of tension between Ukraine and Russia.
Feb 23, 2022
SOCIETY
Unknown group vandalizes and robs Nepal Scout headquarters
Unknown group vandalizes and robs Nepal Scout headquarters
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: An unidentified group vandalized and robbed the Nepal Scout National Headquarters in Lainchaur on Tuesday afternoon. The group also assaulted the employees of the scout.
Feb 23, 2022
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
EC demands Rs 9 billion for local polls
EC demands Rs 9 billion for local polls
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Election Commission (EC) has demanded around Rs 9 billion for the conduct and management of local polls. The commission has demanded the Ministry of Finance (MoF) release Rs 8.95 billion for the local polls scheduled to be held on May 13.
Feb 23, 2022
POLITICS
We will be victorious by tearing the web of all shenanigans: Dahal
We will be victorious by tearing the web of all shenanigans:...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the reactionaries are weaving many conspiracies and spreading confusion.
Feb 23, 2022
My City, Entertainment
Oscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast
Oscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast
To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month’s telecast of the 94th Academy Awards.
Feb 23, 2022
POLITICS
Home Minister Khand meets Dahal and Oli, discusses MCC ratification
Home Minister Khand meets Dahal and Oli, discusses MCC ratif...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand called on chairman of the ruling coalition partner CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal and chairman of the main opposition party CPN-UML KP Sharma Oli this morning to discuss issues including approval of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)...
Feb 23, 2022
ECONOMY
NESDO Sambridha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha IPO opens
NESDO Sambridha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha IPO opens
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The NESDO Sambridha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd has opened the sale of its 828,750 initial public offerings worth Rs 82.8 million.
Feb 23, 2022
POLITICS
Parliamentary party meeting of Democratic Socialist Party called for 1PM to discuss MCC
Parliamentary party meeting of Democratic Socialist Party ca...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: A parliamentary party meeting of the Democratic Socialist Party has been called at the party’s central office at Babarmahal at 1PM today.
Feb 23, 2022