Indian Foreign Secretary Misri calls on DPM Singh, Foreign Minister Rana Visiting Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri, today paid courtesy calls on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba. Kathmandu 12 Aug, 2024
Seven lakh tourists visit Nepal in the past nine months Nepal has successfully attracted nearly 700,000 foreign tourists in the past nine months. Kathmandu 01 Oct, 2023
FNCCI president highlights thriving investment potential in Nepal ​​​​​​​President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has emphasised Nepal’s burgeoning stature as a promising investment destination, underpinned by its wealth of natural resources, skilled workforce, market access, and advantageous trade agreements. Business 18 Aug, 2023
Govt resolute in re-establishing direct air connectivity with EU: Kirati ​​​​​​​The Confederation of Nepalese Industry (CNI) recently held a constructive dialogue with Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Sudan Kirati with the aim of revitalising Nepal’s tourism sector. The meeting, which took place at the ministry, focused on several key areas aimed at promoting and enhancing Nepal’s tourism industry. Business 09 Aug, 2023
Nepal-China Friendship Dragon Boat Race Festival to be held on June 23, 24 The Chinese Embassy in Nepal, in coordination with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Pokhara Metropolitan City, is set to organise the first Nepal-China Friendship Dragon Boat Race Festival in Pokhara on June 23 and 24. Business 09 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: PM's India visit Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal embarks on his four-day official visit to India on May 31 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Opinion 29 May, 2023
Entrepreneurs seek PM's intervention Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has assured Pokharabased tourism entrepreneurs that he will soon lift the ban on land plotting as that was one reason behind the current liquidity crunch in the banks. Nepal 11 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: Inconclusive talks ​​​​​​​The joint Foreign Secretary-level meeting between Nepal and India concluded on Monday with Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Bharat Raj Paudyal requesting his Indian counterpart, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, to provide new air routes for the smooth operation of the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) and Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA), both of which came into operation following their calibration flights. Opinion 15 Feb, 2023
Indian foreign secy calls on prez, PM Foreign Secretary of India Vinay Mohan Kwatra, who arrived in Kathmandu today on a two day visit, called on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, and Foreign Minister Bimala Rai Paudyal here separately. Nepal 14 Feb, 2023
PRIA and Indian media The initial enthusiasm for PRIA seems to have petered out. We have forgotten GBIA completely. With Kuwait’s Jazeera and Nepal-born Himalaya pulling out the few flights citing worsening weather, the writings are writ large on the walls and skies. It faces existential questions. Blogs 12 Jan, 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
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
