Kathmandu: Foreign tourist arrivals in Nepal rose by 22 percent in August 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Data shows that 88,680 tourists entered Nepal by air last month, up from 72,717 in August 2024. India remained the largest source market, accounting for 40 percent of… Continue reading Tourist arrivals in Nepal jump 22 percent in August
Total lunar eclipse in night of Sept 7
Kathmandu: A total lunar eclipse will be visible from Kathmandu on the full moon night of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadra, which falls on Sunday, September 7. According to the Nepal Calendar Fixing Committee, the eclipse will begin at 10:11 pm on September 7 and will last for three and half hours,… Continue reading Total lunar eclipse in night of Sept 7
Foreign affairs experts call for Nepal-India-China dialogue over Lipulekh dispute
Kathmandu: Foreign policy and border experts have stressed the need for a tripartite dialogue among Nepal, India, and China following the recent agreement between India and China to reopen the Lipulekh trade route, a territory claimed by Nepal. Speaking at a press meet organized by Press Chautari Nepal on Sunday, experts expressed concern over the… Continue reading Foreign affairs experts call for Nepal-India-China dialogue over Lipulekh dispute
Nepal govt approves NPO record system integration with NID and Registration Department
Kathmandu: The government has decided to integrate the records of non-profit organizations (NPOs) with the National Identity Card and Registration Department in a move aimed at strengthening oversight and transparency. According to government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung, the Cabinet meeting of August 29 endorsed the affiliation of the… Continue reading Nepal govt approves NPO record system integration with NID and Registration Department
Gold hits record high of Rs 203,600 per tola in Nepal
Kathmandu: The price of gold in Nepal surged by Rs 3,000 per tola on Sunday, setting a new record high in the domestic market just days after crossing the Rs 200,000 mark for the first time. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold, which was traded at Rs 200,600… Continue reading Gold hits record high of Rs 203,600 per tola in Nepal
Nepal govt to begin 5G testing in Kathmandu and Pokhara by February
Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung on Sunday announced that 5G testing will begin in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara Valley by mid-February. Speaking at a program in Kathmandu marking the 25th anniversary of the Film Development Board, Gurung said the government is in the final stage of implementing the Digital Nepal… Continue reading Nepal govt to begin 5G testing in Kathmandu and Pokhara by February
PM Oli meets Indian PM Modi informally
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has informally met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in China on Sunday. The two prime ministers talked briefly during the banquet organized by Chinese President Xi Jinping and his spouse Peng Liyuan for the participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. Indian PM Modi took to social… Continue reading PM Oli meets Indian PM Modi informally
Nepal-Qatar joint business council meeting to be held in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) President Chandra Prasad Dhakal and Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani held a meeting in Qatar to discuss strengthening bilateral economic and business relations. During the talks, both sides agreed to hold the next Nepal-Qatar Joint Business Council (JBC) meeting… Continue reading Nepal-Qatar joint business council meeting to be held in Kathmandu
Luna Luitel crowned Miss Nepal 2025
Kathmandu: Luna Luitel has been crowned Miss Nepal 2025 The organizer, The Hidden Treasure, announced her as the winner during the finale held on Saturday at the Sunrise Convention Center in Godawari, Lalitpur. This year’s competition had 26 finalists, selected through auditions conducted in Kathmandu and several other cities across the country.
NRB to issue only Rs 5 new notes for Dashain
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will issue new paper notes only in the denomination of Rs 5 for the upcoming Dashain festival, while providing clean notes in other denominations. The central bank said the move is part of its cost management strategy and efforts to encourage digital transactions. Until last year, NRB used to print… Continue reading NRB to issue only Rs 5 new notes for Dashain