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 Once a common practice during the harvest season, weaving gundri from paddy straw has been replaced by the use of plastic mats and rugs.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

10th ADC Concludes with HH Gyalwang Drukpa’s Presence, Leaving an Emotional and Lasting Impact

After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 10th Annual Drukpa Council (ADC) returned in full grandeur, concluding on January 1, 2025.

650 Nepali Passport Applications Collected in Malta, Over 10 Million Revenue Generated

A mobile camp organized by the Department of Passports, Kathmandu, and the Nepali Embassy in Spain has successfully processed 650 e-passport applications in Malta.

Exchange Rate Update: USD Stable, Euro and Pound Sterling Rise

Kathmandu, December 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced the foreign exchange rates for today, showing stability in the value of the US Dollar...

Chotlung Park in Tehrathum Emerging as Limbu Cultural Research Hub

Chotlung Park, located in Basantapur of Laligurans Municipality-3, has transformed into a center for tourism and the study of Yakthung (Limbu) culture.

World Meditation Day marked with Enthusiasm in Nepal and beyond

The inaugural World Meditation Day is being observed today with great enthusiasm across Nepal and the world. This global observance aims to promote awareness...

Netanyahu Reaffirms Israel’s Stand Against Iran’s Nuclear Aspirations Amid Rising Tensions

Excerpt: Netanyahu vows to use all resources to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions as tensions escalate ahead of critical talks with European powers.

Celebrating the 101st Birth Anniversary of Sant Leader Krishna Prasad Bhattarai

Celebrating the 101st Birth Anniversary of Sant Leader Krishna Prasad Bhattarai

Azerbaijan Observes National Mourning for Victims of Kazakhstan Plane Crash

Azerbaijan has declared a national day of mourning following the tragic crash of an Embraer 190 passenger jet in western Kazakhstan on Christmas Day,...

PM Oli Inaugurates Sixth Asian Population Conference, Stresses Inclusive Policies and Global Cooperation

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the Sixth Asian Population Conference, emphasizing the need to address population issues through economic, social, and political strategies.