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 Once a common practice during the harvest season, weaving gundri from paddy straw has been replaced by the use of plastic mats and rugs.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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Concerns Over Biden’s Age and Mental Fitness Grow Among Democrats

A recent poll has highlighted growing concerns among Democratic voters about President Joe Biden's mental fitness to serve as president, following a less-than-stellar debate...

Dengue infection on rise in country

Dengue infection is on rise in Nepal of late. 

NEA to resume power supply to dedicated feeder and trunk line industries 

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is to resume power supply to the consumers who have used electricity from dedicated feeder and trunk line in the...

Contempt of Court Case Filed Against Nepal Government 

Advocate Padma Bahadur Shrestha has lodged a case of contempt of court at the Supreme Court against the government, alleging non-compliance with the apex...

Chandra Prasad Dhakal Elected Chairperson of NEFSCUN

In the recent election held on December 24, Chandra Prasad Dhakal secured victory as the Chairperson of the Nepal Federation of Savings and Credit...

Chitwan National Park rescues six tigers

The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has saved six tigers from various locations in the current fiscal year. 

Japan’s foreign tourist arrivals recover post Covid Pandemic

According to government statistics, the number of international tourists who visited Japan in April increased to 66.6 percent of what it was in the...

Adverse weather affects TIA services

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) services have been affected for the past two days due to low visibility caused by adverse weather. According to TIA...

Koshi Province witnesses Impressive tea export numbers 

In the initial quarter of the fiscal year 2080-81 BS (2023-24), Koshi Province has demonstrated noteworthy performance in the export of key cash crops....