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Govt moves against own promise of affordable internet
Published On: July 18, 2018 06:58 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, July 18: In its joint election manifesto, the Nepal Communist Party had promised internet access to all the general public and also free internet services at public offices across the country. Government policies speak of the urgency of increased internet access to narrow the digital divide. Ministers often talk about smart cities, for which cheap internet services are essential.
Kalimati traders move court against government, hearing begins
Published On: July 17, 2018 08:00 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, July 17: Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Board and traders at Kalimati market have submitted their statements at Kathmandu District Court on Monday, regarding a case filed by the traders against the board. It is likely that the court will take one or two more days to give its verdict on the case.
Integrated mountain rescue centers remain limited to paper
Published On: July 16, 2018 07:30 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, July 16:The government’s plan to set up integrated rescue centers in Everest and Annapurna regions remains limited only to paper.
Paddy transplantation lower in eastern tarai
Published On: July 12, 2018 05:15 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, July 12: Paddy transplantation in eastern tarai districts is lower this season compared to other parts of the country. According to the report, paddy transplantation has been done on 30,625 hectares of land in Jhapa, 13,200 hectares in Morang, 11,000 hectares in Sunsari, 8,100 hectares in Saptari and 10,145 hectares in Siraha so far.
Plantation completed in 50% of paddy fields in 14 districts
Published On: July 4, 2018 05:25 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, July 4: Paddy plantation has been completed in 50 percent of paddy fields in 14 districts. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives, paddy plantation has been completed in half of the paddy fields in Kaski, Dolpa, Humla, Jajarkot, Salyan, Rolpa, Rukum, Pyuthan, Bajhang, Doti, Solukhumbu, Bhojpur, Kathmandu and Kanchanpur.
Five farmers to be honored with President Award
Published On: July 2, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, July 2: Ministry of Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives is honoring five top performing farmers with ‘President Best Farmer Award’ on Wednesday. According to the ministry, Rajendra Raj Panta, who has been adjudged excellent farmer, will receive cash prize of Rs 200,000, while for others will receive Rs 100,000 each.
Paddy plantation completed on 20 percent of fields
Published On: July 1, 2018 05:15 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, July 1: According to the officials, plantation has been completed in 20.2 percent of the rice fields so far. Out of 1.5 million hectares of paddy fields across the country, plantation has already been completed in 311,000 hectares by Saturday.
Air, ground traffic halts for VVIP movement anger public
Published On: June 27, 2018 05:15 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, June 27: Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) halted all flights on Sunday while Prime Minister KP Oli was returning from his official visit to China. Both domestic and international scheduled flights were halted for 30 to 45 minutes. Some of the flights had to wait for an hour. Such disruptions caused by VVIP movements are always much resented by the public.
12-member team off to Toulouse to take delivery of wide-body aircraft
Published On: June 26, 2018 05:15 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, June 26: A 12-member team has left for Toulouse of France to take delivery of the wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). According to Nepal Airlines Corporation, they team will take delivery of first of the two Airbus A330-200 aircraft ordered by the national flag carrier. The aircraft is scheduled to land at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Thursday.
No takers yet for midnight slots at TIA
Published On: June 25, 2018 05:58 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, June 25: It has been a month since Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) started operating 21 hours in a day i.e. till 3 am in the morning. The move was aimed at easing air traffic congestion at TIA by encouraging airlines to shift their day flights to night time or early morning. However, not a single airline has sought permission to operate night-time flights so far.
New air routes not enough
Published On: June 21, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, June 21: Although the agreement between Nepal and India for new air routes has been considered a big achievement for the country, the agreement has also been criticized for not being beneficial to Nepal as expected.
India permits new air entry routes over Biratnagar, Janakpur
Published On: June 17, 2018 05:45 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, June 16: India has provided new air entry routes for Nepal over Biratnagar and Janakpur.
Govt says "to act tough against unscrupulous traders"
Published On: June 14, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, June 14: Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Board has said that monopoly of some traders at Kalimati vegetables market will end at any cost.
Average length of tourist stay drops to 7-year low
Published On: June 10, 2018 03:00 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, June 10: The average length of stay of foreign tourists in Nepal has dropped to seven-year low to 12.6 days in 2018, according to a report entitled 'Nepal Tourism Statistics 2017' compiled by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.
Budget gives Rs 730m for tourism infrastructure
Published On: June 3, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, June 3: With a motive of bringing two million tourists by 2020 and five million by 2030 into the country, the Ministry of Finance has allocated Rs 5.20 billion on tourism in the Fiscal Year 2018/19.
Unorganized management of TIA causing air traffic congestion
Published On: May 28, 2018 08:17 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, May 28: Air traffic congestion at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has become a major issue, threatening smooth operation of the country’s only international airport.
TIA to operate 21 hours a day from today
Published On: May 21, 2018 11:45 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
Qatar Airways, Wataniya Airways interested to operate in extended slot
Expedition royalty exceeds Rs 412m this spring
Published On: May 20, 2018 08:12 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
Mt Everest alone contributes Rs 361.4 million
2 die in Makalu Air plane crash
Published On: May 16, 2018 11:36 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, May 17: A Cessna 208B aircraft of Makalu Air flying to Simikot airport of Humla district from Surkhet airport crashed on Wednesday, killing the pilot and co-pilot. The cargo flight of the light aircraft with call sign 9N AUJ went out of radar contact at 6:45 am.
Double amputee Xia Boyu finally climbs Everest
Published On: May 15, 2018 07:30 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, May 15: Double amputee Chinese climber Xia Boyu has finally reached the summit of Mount Everest (8848m), on his fifth attempt to stand on the summit of the highest mountain in the world.
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