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 Once a common practice during the harvest season, weaving gundri from paddy straw has been replaced by the use of plastic mats and rugs.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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National ID mandatory for real estate transactions from coming year

New Directive Published by Ministry of Home Affairs The government has announced that a national identity card will be mandatory for all real estate transactions...

Netra Tamang Elected President of Tamang Journalists’ Association

Netra Tamang has been unanimously elected as the President of the Tamang Journalists’ Association during its 7th Federal National Convention held in the capital today.

Annual policy and programme places emphasizes economic reforms

With an emphasis on the nation's economic changes, the annual policy and program for the fiscal year 2080–2081 has been presented to the parliament.  President...

One billion threatened by cholera: UN

The United Nations warned on Friday that a billion people in 43 countries are at risk of contracting cholera, despite the fact that outbreaks...

Monsoon-induced disasters affect 33 districts, 28 people dead in 16 days

Thirty-three districts of the country have been affected from disasters from June 10-26. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Taplejung, Panchthar, Sankhuwasabha, Sindhupalchowk,...

Midnight fire kills several people in New Zealand capital

Several people were killed and up to 30 others were believed unaccounted for after a blaze broke out overnight at a four-storey hostel building...

Brazil grapples with unprecedented heatwave, red alerts issued for thousands of cities

Brazil is currently in the grip of an unparalleled heatwave, with red alerts issued for nearly 3,000 towns and cities, including Rio de Janeiro,...

Russian oil revenues tumble due to price cap: Treasury

Russia's oil revenues have witnessed a marked decline since Western countries threw a price cap on Russian crude as action against the invasion of...

Lawmakers urge govt to cut on unnecessary expenditure

Lawmakers in the National Assembly, the Upper House of the Federal Parliament, have suggested the government cut down on redundant expenditure and to review...