Nepal's aviation sector removed from ICAO's SSC list
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has removed Nepal's aviation sector from Significant Safety Concern (SSC) list after six years. In 2013, Nepal was criticized for its poor aviation safety measures. Following the removal, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation will also work to remove Nepal’s name from the European Union’s SSC soon.
Messi, Aguero to quit international football after World Cup
Lionel Messi is set to lead a mass exodus of Argentina stars who will retire from international football after the World Cup. Argentina's hopes of reaching the last 16 are in turmoil following their humiliating 3-0 defeat to Croatia on Thursday. Other high-profile Argentina players led by Messi include Aguero, Marcos Rojo, Ever Banega, Angel Di Maria, Javier Mascherano and possibly Gonzalo Higuain.
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Concrete used in reconstruction of Ranipokhari to be removed within week
Concrete structures used to reconstruct the historic Rani Pokhari would be removed within a week and a tender would be called to restore the pond in its original structure. The pond’s reconstruction was halted following a rift between Mayor Bidhya Sundar Shakya and experts, including those from the Department of Archeology.
Speeding bus injures 10 in Rukum East
An over speeding passenger bus met in an accident at Rukumkot, district headquarter of Rukum East injuring 10, six of whom are in critical condition. Police have arrested the bus’s driver for further investigation.
Priceless herbals being exported at Rs 20 per kg
In lack of processing centers, precious herbs are being exported for mere Rs. 20 per kilogram. In addition, existing processing technologies are outdated, thereby leading to higher production costs but low output. Small industries contribute to 50 per cent tax of the total revenue to the government.
European Union tariffs on US products comes into force
The European Union is set to slap tariffs on 3.4 billion dollars (£2.5 billion) in American products, from whiskey and motorcycles to peanuts and cranberries. India and Turkey have already targeted US products, ranging from rice to autos to sunscreen, and in two weeks, the United States is to start taxing 34 billion dollars (£25 billion) in Chinese goods. The US Chamber of Commerce estimates that 75 billion dollars (£56 billion) in US products will be subject to new foreign tariffs by the end of the first week of July.
