Europe's Christmas markets warily open as COVID cases rise The holiday tree is towering over the main square in this central German city, the chestnuts and sugared almonds are roasted, and kids are clambering aboard the merry-go-round just like they did before the pandemic. But a surge in coronavirus infections has left an uneasy feeling hanging over Frankfurt's Christmas market. World 25 Nov, 2021
CDC says unvaccinated young foreign travelers do not need to quarantine The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Saturday that unvaccinated foreign nationals under the age of 18 traveling to the United States by air do not have to self-quarantine upon arrival. World 31 Oct, 2021
Australia to ease international border restrictions from November Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced an 18-month ban on Australians travelling abroad will be lifted from next month, easing one of the toughest COVID-19 restrictions imposed globally. World 01 Oct, 2021
Very bumpy road to recovery for country's tourism sector In a country where less than 20 per cent of the population has been fully vaccinated, prospects of a ‘vaccine vacation’ bypassing the extended vaccine waiting time at home may be alluring. But then, it is also a luxury most Nepalis cannot afford. Business 08 Sep, 2021
Lack of certificates worries professional mountaineering guides Ang Phurba Sherpa, who has climbed the highest mountain in the world Mt Everest 10 times, had added another feather on his hat by climbing the second highest mountain in the world Mt K2 in January this year as one among the 10-member Nepali team. Nepal 25 Aug, 2021
Tourist arrivals increasing in Khaptad National Park Khaptad National Park has received encouraging number of domestic and foreign visitors after the COVID-19 infection rate in the district subsided significantly. Nepal 16 Aug, 2021
Canada to let vaccinated US citizens enter country on Aug. 9 Canada announced Monday it will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens into Canada on Aug. 9, and those from the rest of the world on Sept. 7. Nepal 20 Jul, 2021
Djokovic says Olympics bid depends on fans presence, Federer unsure World number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday that he might consider skipping the Tokyo Olympics if the two-week sporting festival takes place without spectators. Sports 01 Jun, 2021
10 tourists rescued from Manang According to the DAO, the process is underway to rescue the other remaining 12 stranded tourists from the district. Nepal 17 May, 2021
EDITORIAL: Guide licence The Department of Tourism (DoT) has called on interested candidates to apply for the mountain guide license in a bid to better regulate mountaineering activities and enhance climbing professionalism. Opinion 12 Mar, 2021
EDITORIAL: Encouraging flow It’s good to hear that international passengers’ movement at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has been steadily increasing, bringing good business to both Nepali and foreign airline companies. Opinion 18 Feb, 2021
EDITORIAL: NRB's concession It would be stating the obvious that businesses across the spectrum have been badly mauled by the coronavirus pandemic that started a year ago. Opinion 16 Feb, 2021
