गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Civil Aviation Ministry directs CAAN to suspend TIA Director General Thakur Nepal Civil Aviation Ministry directs CAAN to suspend TIA Director General Thakur KathmanduPati February 10, 2023 KATHMANDU – The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to suspend Director General of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Prem Nath Thakur. The direction took place over his audio conversation with an airline for his personal gains illegally, said joint secretary and the Ministry’s spokesperson Rajendra Kumar KC. Thakur has been charged with holding a conversation with Thai Smile Airlines for his personal gains illegally. So, acting on the Cabinet decision, the CAAN has been asked to suspend Thakur for helping investigate the matter, he said. Similarly, the Ministry has urged the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) for launching further investigations into the matter, he said. Some days earlier, the CIAA arrested Purna Chudal, the TIA chief (domestic terminal) along with a bribe. Write your comments RELATED NEWS GEFONT unveils nine-point declaration, dedicating to improvements of workers’ rights Thunderstorms with rain likely from Wednesday evening, high alert measures… Ministry emphasizes politics-free education sector Disaster-induced incidents claim 23 lives in 12 days Writ filed challenging govt plan to evacuate riverbank settlements All will be brought on board to conduct NC general… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested3 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights4 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane5 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident6 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey gets promoted to Major General
