Gautam Buddha International Airport brought into operation The Gautam Buddha International Airport, also a national pride project, in Rupandehi district of the Lumbini Province has formally come into operation from today. Nepal 21 Apr, 2022
EDITORIAL - Lend a helping hand Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has now felt the pinch of the dwindling foreign exchange reserve and has appealed to the Nepali diaspora to send money home through banking channels so that the country can have enough foreign currency to maintain its balance of payments. Opinion 18 Apr, 2022
EDITORIAL - Bouncing back With the government easing travel restrictions last month, the number of foreign tourist arrivals in Nepal tripled in March as compared to the tourist arrival in the same period of last year. Opinion 06 Apr, 2022
EDITORIAL - PM's visit to India Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is embarking on a three-day official visit to New Delhi on Friday at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opinion 30 Mar, 2022
EDITORIAL - Prepare for the polls Unable to withstand pressure from the different stakeholders, the ruling alliance on Saturday recommended that the government hold the local polls between mid-April and mid-June. Barring the Nepali Congress, the other parties in the five-party ruling alliance had been trying to defer the local elections to a date when it was more favourable for them by misinterpreting the constitution and the laws, especially the Local Election Act. Opinion 31 Jan, 2022
Calibration flight at Gautam Buddha Int'l Airport on Feb 21 Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale has said preparations were under way for a calibration flight at Gautam Buddha International Airport on February 21. Nepal 30 Jan, 2022
Sherpa Support Foundation distributes relief materials to guides The Sherpa Support Foundation, USA has distributed relief materiel to guides involved in tourism sector of the country on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti in Kharibot of Kapan in Kathmandu. Nepal 27 May, 2021
2565th Buddha Jayanti being observed today Buddha Jayanti, the day of the birth of Lord Buddha, is being observed across the country, albeit with toned-down celebrations owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the 2565th Buddha Jayanti. Nepal 26 May, 2021
COVID impact on religious tourism in Nepal overlooked KATHMANDU, AUGUST 31 Along with adventure, culture and nature, Nepal is also known as a religious destination for tourists. Among other sectors, religious tourism sector of the country has also been adversely affected due to the coronavirus... 01 Sep, 2020
GO TRAVELLING DURING LOCKDOWN! Virtual tours make it possible with an aim to let people confined in their homes explore the country KATHMANDU Travelling is a way to find peace of mind and other benefits, but with travel restrictions imposed due to lockdown and COVID-19 risks,... Art & Culture 15 Jun, 2020
Life goes on, albeit a little differently Kathmandu Furpi Tamang was born on March 19 at Prasuti Griha, Thapathali, Kathmandu. The COVID-19 lockdown came into effect four days after her birth. Her mother Kalpana, who was with her husband and mother-in-law at the hospital, recalls “not... Art & Culture 18 May, 2020
VIDEO: Sample collection catches pace in areas identified as COVID-19 hotspots KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), in its regular press briefing, shared the latest updates from across the country on Covid-19 response. In one of today's major developments, MoHP Spokesperson Dr Bikash Devkota informed that... Travel 07 May, 2020
