BIZ BRIEFS CNI signs pacts in B’deshKATHMANDU: Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has signed agreements with Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Bangladesh to... 22 Jan, 2004
Few tourists visit Kalipani Laxmi GautamPhidim, January 20Kalipani, once a popular tourist spot situated on the lap of Kanchanjunga and Kumbakarna, has turned desolate due to the decline in tourists visiting the place.Kalipani is fifteen minutes walk away from Gopetar, a trade... 21 Jan, 2004
One day Himal dies Yuyutsu R D SharmaKathmanduThe news of eminent poet Shiva Adhikary’s death came from a friend, Shailendra Sakar. The day Shailendra returned from his year-long sojourn from the United States, Sakar thought of visiting Shiva Adhikary to share... Travel Abroad 18 Jan, 2004
More Indian tourists visit Janakpurdham Rastriya Samachar Samiti Janakpurdham, January 17Janakpurdham, a famous religious and cultural destination in the country, has recently witnessed a sudden rise in the number of Indian tourists visiting the historical city.More than two dozen tourist... 17 Jan, 2004
Armale festival eyes domestic tourists Himalayan News ServicePokhara, January 17Armala Festival-2060 would be organised in the district for three days, beginning from January 25. In a press meet organised in Pokhara on Thursday, the organisers informed the press that the festival is being... 17 Jan, 2004
Thumbs up for new Pokhara airport Rup Narayan DhakalPokhara, January 15The decision to construct a regional-level airport in Pokhara has brought tremendous relief to tourism entrepreneurs of the area. The cabinet meet on last Monday took the decision to construct a regional-level... 16 Jan, 2004
Greater tourist numbers fetch little for Lumbini Arun GyanwaliBhairahawa, January 14 Tourist inflow into Lumbini has increased by three folds, though security and the peace condition in the country continues to be doubtful. According to statistics provided by the Lumbini Development Fund, Centre for... 15 Jan, 2004
MoICS, FNCCI to organise Eastern Industrial fair Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 11Ministry of industry, commerce and supplies (MoICS)— alongwith Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Mechi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) — is organising Eastern... 12 Jan, 2004
Not utopian, can be a reality n Though glimmer of hope is visible with the much delayed SAFTA ratification and thaw in Indo-Pak relations-major hurdle of stagnation of SAARC development; boosted economic cooperation, in letters as well as in spirits, is a prerequisite for building... Travel Abroad 11 Jan, 2004
Tourists visiting RCNP enjoy Tharu culture Himalayan News ServiceChitwan, January 4Tourists visiting the Royal Chitwan National Park (RCNP) can get to experience not just the wild flora and fauna there, but can also enjoy the unique aspects of Tharu culture, thanks to a regular cultural... Travel 05 Jan, 2004
Commercial camping starts in Torapani Rup Narayan DhakalSarangkot (Kaski), January 4Shikhar Tented Camp has started a camping service with seven tents in Torapani of Sarangkot VDC from the New Year. The two-and-a-half ropani land in Sarangkot-5 is barred with bamboos and barbwires to... 05 Jan, 2004
Jiri festival to boost tourism Himalayan News ServiceJiri (Dolakha), December 31With a view to promoting tourism business in Jiri, FNCCI Dolakha unit is going to organise a Jiri Festival soon, Social Service Committee of the Federation of Nepalese Chamnbers of Commerce and Industry... Travel 31 Dec, 2003
