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 Once a common practice during the harvest season, weaving gundri from paddy straw has been replaced by the use of plastic mats and rugs.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...

Popular Posts

Nokia Announces Ambitious Cost-Cutting Plan with Job Cuts and Strategic Focus

Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia is set to implement a significant cost-cutting measure, targeting the reduction of 9,000 to 14,000 jobs by the end of...

Tihar Festival: Nepalis Embrace Tradition on Bhaitika

Tihar, a festival celebrated annually during Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, reaches its zenith today as brothers receive tika from their sisters.

Over 73 million Filipinos experience tooth decay

At least 73 million Filipinos have dental caries, making it a "serious health concern" in the Southeast Asian nation, according to the Philippines' Department...

Putin Commends Remarkable Energy Cooperation with China

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed admiration for the remarkable energy collaboration between Moscow and Beijing. This comes as the Kremlin endeavors to fortify its...

FNCCI Extends Warm Invitation to UAE Investors for Mutual Growth in Nepal’s Key Sectors

Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has urged investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to explore and invest in Nepal's...

Nepal-US International Film Festival to feature 37 films from 11 different nations

The Nepal-US International Film Festival will exhibit a total of 37 movies, including feature films, documentaries, short films, and cartoons from eleven nations, including...

Nepal’s Trade Deficit Surpasses Rs 460 Billion in First Quarter of Fiscal Year

Nepal grapples with a formidable economic challenge as the trade deficit for the initial four months of the fiscal year 2080-81 BS (2023-24) climbs...

Ukraine says ‘has nothing to do’ with Russia incursion group

Ukraine denied involvement in an incursion into Russian territory on Monday.  "Ukraine is watching the events in the Belgorod region of Russia with interest and...