Is investigation into Chinese MA-60 aircraft acquisition going astray? KATHMANDU, August 1 This daily’s efforts to investigate the systemic problems plaguing Nepal’s civil aviation sector are leading to new unsightly discoveries. It is evident that the statutory autonomy of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has... Horoscopes 02 Aug, 2015
Number of tourists, their stay in Nepal declined KATHMANDU, July 13 Flow of tourists and their stay fell slightly in the period between mid-December 2013 to mid-December 2014, when compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, as per the Economic Survey. Altogether 790,118 tourists... 14 Jul, 2015
Be sincere to people If anyone asks about the government of Nepal’s working pattern, the response is always ‘troublesome, lethargic and slow.’ I sent my passport to Nepal Embassy in USA for renewal for MRP. They sent it to Nepal after three months. They kept my... 13 Jul, 2015
Panel urges govt to show some leniency towards casino operators KATHMANDU, July 9 The government has been suggested to waive a certain amount of fine from the royalty dues of the casinos and extend the casino royalty submission deadline till mid-October this year to encourage the casino operators to clear... 10 Jul, 2015
AAI interested to support airport infrastructure development KATHMANDU, July 6 Indian airport authority has shown interest to support Nepal government in development of the airport infrastructure of the country. Officials of Airport Authority of India (AAI), led by its Executive Director HS Suresh, are in... 07 Jul, 2015
Human error caused US Marine chopper crash KATHMANDU: Unfamiliar terrain and human error caused the fatal crash of US Marine helicopter in Dolakha district, according to an accident investigation conducted by a 15-member team that comprises eight US Army investigators. The UH-1 Huey,... Travel 27 Jun, 2015
MoCTCA seeks funds for safety audit of tourist sites KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) has said it does not have the required funds to conduct safety audit of tourist sites following the devastating earthquake of April 25 and subsequent powerful... 17 Jun, 2015
Minister-led panel formed for tourism revival KATHMANDU: The government on Sunday constituted a powerful national committee for the revival of country’s tourism sector after April 25 temblor and its aftershocks damaged tourism infrastructure, incurring an estimated loss of Rs 18... Horoscopes 15 Jun, 2015
Tourism sector witnesses loss worth Rs 44bn Himalayan News Service KATHMANDU:The country’s tourism sector has suffered losses worth Rs 44 billion in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of April 25 and subsequent powerful aftershocks which heavily damaged the tourism... 08 Jun, 2015
MoCTCA told to keep records of damaged historical sites KATHMANDU: The Central Disaster Relief Committee headed by Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has directed the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) to map and maintain records of the sites of historical and archaeological importance... Horoscopes 02 May, 2015
NTB has spent only 10pc of annual budget so far KATHMANDU: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has managed to spend just 10 per cent of its total budget for this fiscal year in the nine-and-a-half month period due to prolonged deadlock in appointment of CEO and disputes regarding the amendment of financial... 24 Apr, 2015
Government to restructure archaeology department Kathmandu, August 2:The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) is making preparations to split the Department of Archaeology into three independent departments: archaeology, archives and museums.According to sources at the ministry,... Horoscopes 03 Aug, 2008
