New committee elected to lead Professional Insurance Agents Association Nepal
A new committee has been elected in the New Baneshwor branch committee of the Professional Insurance Agents Association Nepal, Nepal Life. A 9-member committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Jeevan Prasad Pokharel.
The newly elected committees include Jeevan Prasad Pokharel as chairperson, vice-chair Renu Kumari Shah, secretary Janaki Acharya, joint secretary Binod Kumar Shrestha, treasurer Manjushree Singh Malla and members Lokendra Bahadur Malla, Usha Shahi, Khemnath Guragai and Hari Prasad Sanjel.
Rao is all set to perform at Prive Nepal
Indian playback singer Shilpa Rao arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday. She is set to make her debut appearance in Nepal at a concert event taking place at Prive Nepal Club of the Soaltee Hotel on Friday.
The event is a collaborative effort between Roar Entertainment and Arena Entertainment. Mohit Basnet, the coordinator of the event, shared that individuals interested in attending can purchase tickets using the My Pay digital wallet. The hosting duties for the program will be undertaken by former Miss Nepal Namrata Shrestha and Shrijal Rupakheti.
Renowned as a Grammy-nominated and highly sought-after Indian playback and independent singer recognized for her diverse musical style, Rao has lent her voice to numerous Bollywood favorites like ‘Tose Naina’, ‘Khuda Jaane’, ‘Malang’, ‘Meherban’, ‘Bulleya’, ‘Manmarziyan’, ‘Kalank’, ‘Ghungroo’, and ‘Tere Hawale’, among others.
Shilpa Rao set for a debut concert in Nepal
Indian singer Shilpa Rao is scheduled to make her debut appearance in Nepal. She is set to perform at a concert event taking place at Prive Nepal Club of the Solti Hotel on Aug 25.
The event is a collaborative effort between Roar Entertainment and Arena Entertainment. Mohit Basnet, the coordinator of the event, shared that individuals interested in attending can purchase tickets using the My Pay digital wallet. The hosting duties for the program will be undertaken by former Miss Nepal Namrata Shrestha and Shrijal Rupakheti.
Renowned as a Grammy-nominated and highly sought-after Indian playback and independent singer recognized for her diverse musical style, Rao has lent her voice to numerous Bollywood favorites like ‘Tose Naina’, ‘Khuda Jaane’, ‘Malang’, ‘Meherban’, ‘Bulleya’, ‘Manmarziyan’, ‘Kalank’, ‘Ghungroo’, and ‘Tere Hawale’, among others.
Her vocal prowess authentically conveys emotions and establishes the perfect ambiance for any song she performs. She earned the prestigious Filmfare award for best female playback singer due to her chart-topping track ‘Ghungroo’ from the film ‘War’.
Rao’s recent playback releases encompass ‘Saanjha’ from the movie ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’, the captivating ‘Besharam Rang’ from ‘Pathaan’, which is gaining global acclaim, and the latest hit song ‘Kaavaalaa’ from the film ‘Jailer’, featuring superstar Rajinikanth.
10th Aviation Safety Campaign kicks off
The Tenth Aviation Safety Campaign in Nepal started on Monday. This four-day event comprises two separate two-day training sessions, targeting both pilots and stakeholders within the aviation industry.
The event organized in Kathmandu, with Prem Nath Thakur, deputy director general of Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN), serving as the program's chairperson. Buddhi Sagar Lamichhane, joint secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, was invited as the chief guest.
Other notable attendees included Capt Sameer Sajet, head of the Regional Aviation Safety Office of the World Food Program (WFP) in the UAE; Anoj Rimal, acting president of the Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN); and Manoj Karki, general secretary of AOAN.
Rimal emphasized that safety has consistently been a top priority for Nepali airline operators. Capt Sajet from WFP stated that Nepal plays a vital role in various sectors, underscoring the need for stakeholders to uphold airline safety standards to bolster the nation's sectors. He also mentioned WFP’s efforts to modernize aviation safety through computer-based training.
CAAN Deputy Director General Thakur acknowledged the challenges faced by airline companies under the current circumstances and highlighted the significance of programs like Aviation Safety Campaign in improving the safety and quality of Nepal’s aviation industry. He stressed that CAAN and airline operators are interdependent and can achieve better outcomes through collaboration and coordination.
Chief Guest Lamichhane underscored the importance of aviation safety training sessions. He noted that such programs benefit both airline operators and the general public. Considering aviation safety as an ongoing concern, he remarked that countries worldwide are actively working to enhance aviation safety standards.
