BIZ BRIEFS

Tourist arrivals rise

TANAHUN: The number of tourists visiting Bandipur, the historical town and the old headquarters of the district, has been increased during this season due to improved security situation. Some 300 to 500 tourists from different countries visit Bandipur daily and go to visit Siddha Gufa, the largest cave in the South Asia. — RSS

CDMA service to start

GULMI: Nepal Telecom (NT), Gulmi branch has prepared to extend the CDMA phone service in the rural areas of the district. NT regional directorate Bhairahawa has started the preparations after increased demand from the users. In the initial phase it is planning only 500 lines. — RSS