Thursday, August 29, 2019

Tourism Minister holds his ground to lower airfare for senior citizens

CHITWAN: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai opined that the private airline companies must not hesitate to provide 50 percent discount on the airfare to senior citizens over the age of seventy.
Speaking with mediapersons at Bharatpur Airport, on Thursday, Minister Bhattarai said that it was the responsibility of the state as well as private sector to respect senior citizens of the nation. He added that there had been some comments from airline companies regarding his announcement of the same, which he said he welcomes, but urges the companies to consider their social responsibility.
“The decision will be implemented after carrying out required consultations,” the tourism minister claimed.
Likewise, he stated that the airfare in Nepal would be reviewed to prevent the tourism sector from being negatively impacted. “The tourism sector has been affected due to high airfare for foreigners and therefore it will be reviewed.”
Minister Bhattarai said that Bharatpur Airport has been kept under high priority. Improvements in its functioning such as operation of night flights, extension of the runway, upgradation of terminal building to make it modern and business-friendly would be carried out, adding that works would proceed with the target of making Bharatpur Airport the alternative domestic airport outside Kathmandu.
Stating that the goal of bringing in 2 million tourists in the year 2020 would be achieved, the tourism minister informed that upgradation of the airports in the country would be focused.
Meanwhile, the Airline Operators Association Nepal (AOAN) had said on Wednesday that it was not possible to provide 50 percent discount for passengers above 70 years in airfare. Tourism Minister Yogesh Bhattarai had announced such a provision for senior citizens while publishing his one-year work plan on Monday.
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Thursday, August 8, 2019

Where do the richest American live ?

Have you checked the newest "Forbes 400: The Full List of The Richest People in America" yet?

Surprise, Bill Gates, with a new worth of $81 billion, is ranked No.1 for the 23rd year running. Meanwhile, his friend Warren Buffett fell to third place for the first time in 15 years with a net worth of $ 65.5 billion.

1.Bill Gates Worth: $81 billion Home: Media, Washington

Mr. Gates, 60, spends most of his at his 66,000-square-foot Media, Washington, mansion, nicknamed Xanadu 2.0 after the title character's estate in Citizen Kane. The mansion overlooks Lake Washington. It took Mr. Gates seven years and $ 63.2 million to build this house.


2.Jeff Bezos Worth: $ 67 billion Home: Medina, Washington

Mr. Bezos, 52, in the proces of building his e-commerce empire, scooped up  a vast amount of real properties over the years, earning him the No. 26 spot on The Land Reports list of America's largest landowner last year.


3. Warren Buffet Worth: $65.5 billion Home: Omaha, Nebraska
Although the shrewdest investor on earth holds multiple real estate investments, Mr. Buffet, 86, is
known for living humbly.

Mark zukerberg Worth: $ 55.5 billion Home: Palo Alto, California

The youngest richest entrepreneur docks most of his wealth in schools.

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Saturday, August 3, 2019

MS Dhoni starts two-week stint in Army, picture goes viral

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni has started his stint in the Indian Army. A picture of the wicket-keeper batsman has been released on social media in which the seasoned campaigner is seen signing a cricket bat. Dhoni, who is on a sabbatical from the Indian cricket team, will be staying with his 106 TA Battalion (Para) till August 15 and undertake duties with the troops, Army officials said.


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"Lt Col Dhoni arrived here today and has joined his unit," one of the officials said. The unit is deployed in south Kashmir region as part of Victor Force. The former captain was accorded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2011. Also, he is a qualified paratrooper after having completed five parachute training jumps. 
However, since Dhoni is a civilian, there were concerns raised around his security. Army chief Bipin Rawat addressed the issue and put all such concerns to rest.
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