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
Minister highlights Padmasambhava Circuit Kathmandu, July 30 Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai said Padmasambhava Circuit would be a milestone for the development of tourism industry in the country. In a discussion program held at the Ministry of... Horoscopes 31 Jul, 2020
Nawalparasi locals cultivating land in archaeological areas for years NAWALPARASI, JULY 20 Locals have planted paddy at the historical and archaeological place, Ramgram Stupa area, in Nawalparasi ( Bardaghat-Susta West). It is said the place has many types of artifacts and remnants of archaeological importance.... Travel 21 Jul, 2020
Twenty-five countries participating in Tripitaka recitation RUPANDEHI: As many as 25 countries are participating in an international-level Tripitaka recitation scheduled in Lumbini this year. Tripitaka recitation is taking place for the second time with the support of Province 5 government, Ministry of... Travel 07 Nov, 2019
Myanmar presents 30 Budhha idols to Nepal MYANMAR: Sitagu International Buddhist Academy (SIBA) in Yangon — the largest city in Myanmar— presented 30 metal idols of Lord Buddha to Nepal. SIBA founder Sitagu Sayadaw presented the Buddha idols in different postures to Nepal through... Travel 19 Oct, 2019
Chinese president's visit enthuse Nepal's tourism sector KATHMANDU: The two-day state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping that begins on October 12 has added energy and enthusiasm to the tourism sector of Nepal. The visit is expected to increase the number of Chinese tourists as well as those from other... 11 Oct, 2019
EDITORIAL: Abide by law Schools are allowed to teach foreign languages, but they cannot make those subjects mandatory for students It has come to light that quite a few up-market schools, both in the Kathmandu Valley and outside, are teaching the Chinese language as a... 17 Jun, 2019
GBIA�s contribution Apropos of the new story, “GBIA generates mixed emotions from locals, investors” (THT, June 11, Page 9), the completion of Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) will not guarantee cloud bursts of tourists. The airport’s contribution to Nepal... 12 Jun, 2019
U Thant�s statue installed in Lumbini KATHMANDU: The Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) and Lumbini Hotel Kasai on Friday unveiled the statute of former United Nations general secretary U Thant’s statue, in memory of U Thant and his contribution in taking Lumbini’s message to the global... Travel 19 May, 2019
Lumbini to be promoted as centre for global peace Kathmandu, May 18 President Bidhya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today pledged to promote Lumbini as an international hub for Buddhism and a centre for peace while addressing a programme to mark the 2563rd Buddha Jayanti and the... Travel 19 May, 2019
Buddha Jayanti being observed today KATHMANDU: Buddha Jayanti, the day of the birth of Lord Buddha, is being celebrated across the country today. Also known as Buddha Purnima, the day falls on Baishakh Shukla Purnima as per the lunar calendar, which is a full moon day. Those... Travel 18 May, 2019
Buddhist International Travel Mart begins in Lumbini Rupandehi, January 11 The first Buddhist International Travel Mart began in Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Buddha, today. Inaugurating the event, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Prasad Adhikari said the number of... Travel 12 Jan, 2019
