TRAVEL & TOURISM

Over 10,000 Foreign Tourists Visit Manaslu Area in 2024

Gorkha, Jan 8: The Manaslu Conservation Area in Gorkha district witnessed a surge in foreign tourist arrivals in 2024, with a total of 10,605...

Nepal Secures Guinness World Record with ‘The Largest Momo Party’

Nepal, renowned for its delectable cuisine, has clinched a coveted spot in the Guinness Book of World Records with 'The Largest Momo Party,' an...

Tragic Incident Claims Life of Korean National in Everest Region

A somber incident unfolded in the Everest region as a Korean national lost his life while traveling through the area. 

Pokhara Set to Earn Title of ‘Tourism Capital’ 

Pokhara is poised to be officially recognized as the tourism capital of the country.

Nepal’s Tilaurakot Moves Closer to World Heritage Recognition

The Government of Nepal has officially submitted the final nomination document to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, proposing the inclusion of Tilaurakot, Kapilbastu, in...

Nepal welcomes over 79,000 foreign tourists in January 2024

Nepal experienced a substantial boost in tourism as 79,100 foreign tourists arrived in the country during the first month of 2024, marking a significant...

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Traditional Gundri Weaving Fades Away in Syangja

The age-old tradition of weaving gundri (straw mats) in Syangja is vanishing due to modern alternatives and changing lifestyles. Once a common practice during the harvest season, weaving gundri from paddy straw has been replaced by the use of plastic mats and rugs.

10th Annual Drukpa Council: A Spiritual Revival in Nepal with Global Impact

The revered Druk Amitabha Mountain in Kathmandu is set to host the 10th Annual Drukpa Council (ADC) from December 28, 2024, to January 1, 2025.

Inaugural Indigenous Festival Kicks Off in Chitwan to Celebrate Cultural Diversity

The vibrant atmosphere of the inaugural Indigenous Nationalities Cultural and Trade Festival filled the banks of the Narayani River in Chitwan as it commenced...

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Melamchi comes first in Financial Good Governance Risk Assessment

The Melamchi municipality of Sindhupalchok has come first in local level financial good governance risk assessment. Melamchi came first in district with 89.5...

New source of hot water found

A new source of hot water has been discovered at Annapurna Rural Municipality in Myagdi district. The source was found on the bank of...

PM Cup NVA Volleyball Championship: Police Club secures second win

Nepal Police Club’s men’s team secured its second successive win in the PM Cup NVA women’s and men’s national volleyball club championship.

Cabinet approves ‘Directives on the Operation of Social Networking 2023’ 

In a significant move, Cabinet meeting has approved the 'Directives on the Operation of Social Networking 2023' on Thursday, requiring prominent social media platforms...

Iceland declares state of emergency over volcanic eruption

Iceland has declared a state of emergency due to a series of earthquakes that raised concerns about a volcanic eruption.  Authorities have ordered thousands living...

Kyiv Storms claim 12 lives and plunge over 800 villages into darkness

Ukraine is reeling from the aftermath of extreme weather that swept through the southern regions earlier this week, claiming the lives of 12 people...

Market for power export getting assured: NEA managing director Ghising

Managing Director MD of Nepal Electricity Authority NEA Kulman Ghising has said market for power export is getting assured.  Speaking at a programme to sign an agreement...

3rd China-U.S.-Canada Buddhist Forum kicks off in Hangzhou

The third China-U.S.-Canada Buddhist Forum commenced in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, marking China's inaugural hosting of the event. 

Nepal Rastra Bank directs loan restructuring for economic resilience

Nepal Rastra Bank has issued directives to banks and financial institutions to undertake the restructuring and rescheduling of loans in accordance with the provisions...