BIMSTEC adopts ‘plan of action’ Kathmandu, August 29 :The Second BIMSTEC tourism ministers’ roundtable meet concluded here today after the signing of a Kathmandu Declaration and adopting a 14 points Plan of Action.According to the Plan of Action, member countries agreed on the... 29 Aug, 2006
BIMSTEC ministers’ meet from today Kathmandu, August 27 :With a view to promote regional cooperation in tourism development, the second BIMSTEC tourism ministers’ roundtable meeting is being held in Kathmandu from August 28 to 30.Keeping in mind that multilateral efforts and regional... 27 Aug, 2006
Nepali business team visits China Kathmandu, August 26 :A six member Nepali business delegation, accompanying deputy prime minister and foreign minister K P Sharma Oli, left for Lhasa of Tibet Autonomous Region, today.The delegation led by Chandi Raj Dhakal, president of the Federation... 26 Aug, 2006
LETTERS Boost trade and tourism : This refers to Rajendra B Shrestha’s article “Economic Diplomacy” (THT, August 9). The article provided an interesting and in-depth overview of economic diplomacy, an absolute need for a poor country like Nepal. I regard... 15 Aug, 2006
Recognition for students of substance Kathmandu:Princess Jayanti Achievement Award 2006 was given to three outstanding female students of Bachelor’s level in Hotel Management graduating from the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) at Hotel de l’Annapurna on August 4.... Travel Abroad 04 Aug, 2006
BIZ BRIEFS NB Bank staff protestKATHMANDU: Employees at Nepal Bangladesh Bank (NB Bank) have launched protest programme demanding a permission to establish union. The employees are protesting the management’s denial of rights to union. Patan Appellate Court... 01 Aug, 2006
Relations with EU : Nepal should learn to maximise benefits The European Union (EU) has shown increased interest in the political development of Nepal following the historic success of the recent people’s movement. It has also shown a greater desire to interact with the political leadership of Nepal. In June,... 25 Jul, 2006
BUDGET : Infrastructure is key Ambika Shrestha, chairman, Dwarika Hotel Tourism, being one of the major sectors in Nepal, is awaiting better infrastructure development to increase foreign exchange earnings for the national coffer and create more employment opportunities. However,... 28 Jun, 2006
BUDGET : Address tourism’s ills D N Shrestha, president, NATTAThe government should treat tourism industry as a priority industry and formulate clear fiscal policies to boost it. This industry is undoubtedly a ‘golden geese laying golden eggs’. It has to be nourished effectively... 28 Jun, 2006
NATURE WALK: Elephant polo: Promoting animal cruelty? Kathmandu: The elephant polo tournament was held a few days ago at Chitwan, and the team from Scotland won the 2006 World Cup for the same. However, controversy surrounds this game, with animal rights activists protesting against it. The elephant was... Travel Abroad 12 Apr, 2006
FNCCI plans to expand trade ties with Europe Kathmandu, March 26:Chandi Raj Dhakal, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) left for Germany today to participate at a programme on ‘Prospects for Regional Economic Cooperation in South Asia and Europe’... 26 Mar, 2006
Cultural fair held in Basantapur Kathmandu, March 18:A cultural programme with the slogan “Culture For Peace” and participated in by various artists from five different countries was organised at the Basantapur Durbar Square on the second day of the International Folk-Culture... Horoscopes 19 Mar, 2006
