Government tables bills in parliament to split CAAN The government registered two bills in the House of Representatives with the objectives of separating the service provider and regulatory roles of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal proposing to give CAAN only the regulatory roles. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
Nepali pilot among two killed in North Goa paragliding mishap A 27-year-old woman from Maharashtra and a 26-year-old Nepali pilot were allegedly killed in a paragliding mishap at North Goa’s Querim Saturday, police said. Nepal 19 Jan, 2025
British man illegally jumps off Mera Peak for world record A British adventurer illegally skied off Mera Peak in the Mt Everest region in the last spring season, officials have confirmed. Nepal 22 Aug, 2024
Global Sport Tourism Convention held in South Korea The Global Sport Tourism Convention held in South Korea brought together industry leaders, government officials, and academics to discuss the latest trends and practices in sport tourism. Nepal 11 Feb, 2024
Alpine Sports Association Inc. formed in New York to elevate adventurous alpine sports internationally In a bid to foster international development for daring alpine athletes, the Alpine Sports Association - North America Nepal has been established in New York. Nepal 26 Jan, 2024
Paragliding, significant recreational activity in Pokhara: Minister Saud Foreign Minister Narayan Prasad Saud has expressed confidence in the revival of the tourism industry in Pokhara. Nepal 23 Oct, 2023
Gurung claims first silver in 25 years ​​​​​​​Arika Gurung won silver medal in the women’s above-68kg weight category in the 19th Asian Games at the Linping Sports Centre in Hangzhou today. Sports 08 Oct, 2023
Nepal close in on medal in kabaddi ​​​​​​​Nepal defeated Bangladesh 37-24 in the Group B match of the women’s kabaddi tournament under the 19th Asian Games and strengthened their chances of making it to the semi-finals. Sports 03 Oct, 2023
Li Shengtao honored for gliding off Everest top Chinese national Li Shengtao has been honored for paragliding from the top of the world's tallest mountain, Mt. Everest, from a height of 8,000 meters. Kathmandu 31 Aug, 2023
Paragliding activities in Pokhara limited to Mandredhunga to avoid accidents Following the inauguration of Pokhara Regional International Airport on January 1, the government has shut paragliding activities in Sarangkot, Torapani, and Tamagi paragliding zones in Pokhara to minimise air traffic and disturbances within 10 nautical miles of PRIA. Nepal 04 Jan, 2023
All clear to conduct flights at PRIA: Test report The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has received the report of the calibration flights conducted in Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA), which is set to start operations from January 1. Business 19 Dec, 2022
Future of paragliding in Pokhara mired in uncertainty The air sports businesses of Pokhara are expected to face some restrictions in conducting operations after Pokhara Regional International Airport comes into operation next year. Nepal 30 Nov, 2022
