- Thursday, 16 April 2026
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Bangladesh Airport on high alert after bomb threat
A bomb threat has been issued on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Rome, Italy to Dhaka. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka was informed about this threat by calling from an unknown number.
Bangladesh Airport on high alert after bomb threat
A bomb threat has been issued on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Rome, Italy to Dhaka. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka was informed about this threat by calling from an unknown number.
Warehouse has fertilizer, but farmers not getting it
Fertilizer is hard to come by for farmers here even though the agricultural input is stocked in the warehouse of Lahan-based Agricultural Inputs Company Limited.
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Bomb threat deemed false alarm after emergency landing at Dhaka airport
A six-hour emergency search at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport ended around noon on Wednesday without any signs of a bomb or suspicious objects aboard a flight after a bomb threat had been received earlier in the day. The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), led by Chairman Air Vice Marshal Mohammad Monjur Kabir Bhuiyan, along with over 200 officers and security personnel, carried out the operation.
Ministry expedites reconstruction of quake-damaged cultural heritages
Kathmandu, Jan 22: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has made notable strides in conservation and reconstruction of cultural heritages damaged by earthquake in 2015 and 2023.The Ministry had set a target to carry out reconstruction of 25 such cultural heritages within the current fiscal year 2024/25. By the middle of the fiscal year (mid-January), 27 such heritages have been successfully rebuilt and preserved, surpassing its target.Progress relating to reconstruction of cultural heritages was, however, slower in the last fiscal year with 13 out of 24 planned stupas were completed across Dhading, Rasuwa, Sindhupalchowk and Dolakha districts.This year, the Ministry attained an impressive progress in cultural heritages preservation efforts. Joint-Secretary Ramkrishna Lamichhane informed that 20 heritage conservation works were scheduled for fiscal year 2023/24, a total of 40 have been completed so far.Joint-Secretary Lamichhane further said that the Ministry has developed a concept paper for building eco-hill stations and establishing tourism spots in hilltops and thus has taken forward location selection process.The Ministry has monitored three airlines companies to ensure compliance of safety standards. Similarly, out of 50,000 pages that were to be collected, cataloged and preserved using chemicals, 10,000 pages have been collected and cataloged and preserved. In a continuation of conservation work of heritage sites at Simraunagadh area in Bara district, the Ministry said that a notice of bidding has been published and evaluated and mandate has been given.Also, the expansion of road network till eastern side of Bihar area in Bihar State of India under the Lumbini Master Plan recorded 68 per cent progress in the current fiscal year while electrification, road construction works at the cultural centre under the Lumbini Masterplan have been completed by 84 per cent till date, the Ministry added. (RSS)
Australia posts 140-run target for Nepal in Women's U19 World Cup
Australia posted a target of 140 runs for Nepal in the Women's Under 19 World Cup on Wednesday in Malaysia. Batting first Australia scored 139 runs in a loss of 6 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
APF plays crucial role in maintaining peace and order: CM Karki
Biratnagar, Jan 22: Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, said that the Armed Police Force (APF) has been playing a vital role in border security, disaster management and peace establishment.At a programme organized in Itahari of Sunsari district to mark the 24th establishment day of APF No 1 Brigade's main office today, CM Karki recognized the notable role of the APF in border security especially in those places not having border posts and buildings.CM Karki lauded, "The role played by the APF in border areas during COVID-19 pandemic and during disasters being in frontline is commendable." He also praised that the APF had, despite the limited resources at its disposal, been contributing in increasing revenue collection by deploying themselves in the border areas. According to him, the provincial government had constructed 52 border posts and reaffirmed his commitment to the APF for additional support in coming days."Nepal is located between two big countries. Since we share an open border with India, we should work in the best interest of our country through coordination and cooperation," the CM argued.Similarly, APF's Deputy Inspector General of Police, Shambhu Subedi mentioned that the APF reached here by serving people after surmounting various hurdles and difficulties.Similarly, Senior Superintendent of Police Manish Thapa had briefed about various works carried out by the APF and its ongoing undertakings. On the occasion, several individuals and police personnel were honoured in recognition of their significant contributions. (RSS)
Triyuga Municipality constructs 80 houses for poor families
The Triyuga Municipality has constructed 80 houses and shelters for the poor and underprivileged families of the municipality.
Schools in Nepalgunj closed due to surge in cold
A three-day holiday has been declared in community and institutional schools in Nepalgunj due to the increasing cold. The schools will be closed from today till January 24, said Gorkha Bahadur Thapa, Head of the Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City's Education, Youth and Sports Division.
Man dies in rhino attack in Chitwan
A 55-year-old man of Madi Municipality-7 in Chitwan district succumbed to rhino attack today.
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Khalanga bazaar
Local Farmers of the area have complained that they have not been able to plant crops because of snow which has not cleared due to lack of rain till now.
Gold price up by 1,900
The price of gold has increased by Rs 1,900 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today.
DPM Singh urges all to engage efforts for economic development
Deputy Prime Minister and Minster for Urban Development, Prakashman Singh urged all sides concerned to engage coordinated efforts for economic development.
Modern petrol pump: 60 per cent of construction work completed in five months
60 per cent of the construction work of the modern petrol pump, being built at Kawasoti which serves as the administrative headquarters for Nawalpur district, has been completed in five months.
Armed Police Force into 24 years
Kathmandu, Jan 22: The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has turned 24 years of its establishment. During the period, the armed police force has focused its performance in the areas of border security, domestic security, revenue, customs and industrial security and disaster risk reduction. The government has entrusted the APF with the responsibility for containing armed struggle, separatist activities and terrorist activities, enhancing border security, managing riot, carrying out disaster management, providing security of VIPs and establishments, revenue, customs and industrial security. The APF that has the presence in all districts across the country is trying to establish itself as a 'dedicated' border security force. The APF has been performing its duty through 254 border outposts in the border sharing with India and China. APF joint spokesperson Shailendra Thapa said 201 BOPs have been set up along the country's southern border, 22 in the east, 21 in the west and 10 in the north. The police force has been carrying out border security and development programmes in collaboration with the border security mechanisms of India and China to make border security effective. The APF which has supported the state in the prevention of smuggling and import has contributed Rs 1.05 billion in revenue collection in the six months of the current fiscal year as compared to Rs 1.64 billion in the last fiscal year, said joint spokesperson Thapa. The APF foundation day celebration is taking place today at its Halchowk-based Headquarters of APF with Prime Minster KP Sharma Oli featuring the chief guest. (RSS)
