Kathmandu: In a bid to safeguard over Rs 60 billion in private sector investments poured into hotels and tourism ventures around Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa, Lumbini tourism entrepreneurs have called upon the government-owned Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) to initiate regular domestic and international flights. The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents… Continue reading Tourism entrepreneurs from Lumbini urges govt to operate regular NAC flights at GBIA
Month: December 2023
International appeal by PM Dahal to safeguard the mountains
Kathmandu: At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-28) held in Dubai, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has extended an international call to safeguard the Himalayas. Addressing the conference, the Prime Minister urged the global community to unite in protecting the Himalayan region and addressing the challenges faced by the people and settlements… Continue reading International appeal by PM Dahal to safeguard the mountains
Governor urges public to report high bank interest charges
Kathmadu: Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has encouraged individuals to report instances of excessive interest charges by banks to the general public. Speaking at the 27th anniversary of the Society of Economic Journalists Nepal (SEJON), Governor Adhikari assured that the NRB would investigate and refund any excess amount if industrialists… Continue reading Governor urges public to report high bank interest charges
Nepal’s public debt surpasses Rs 2.36 trillion in FY 2023/24 Q1
Kathmandu: As of mid-November in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24, Nepal has witnessed a notable surge in public debt, accumulating over Rs 57.71 billion in the first quarter alone. This has propelled the total public debt to Rs 2.36 trillion, up from Rs 2.29 trillion recorded in mid-July, as reported by the Public Debt Management… Continue reading Nepal’s public debt surpasses Rs 2.36 trillion in FY 2023/24 Q1
Himalaya Airlines inaugurates direct flights connecting Kathmandu to Shanghai
Kathmandu: Himalaya Airlines has commenced direct flights from Kathmandu to Shanghai, China, marking a milestone in air connectivity between Nepal and one of China’s major cities. The airline’s inaugural flight, carrying 137 passengers, departed from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at 9:20 AM and is scheduled to land in Shanghai at 9 PM today. The Kathmandu-Shanghai… Continue reading Himalaya Airlines inaugurates direct flights connecting Kathmandu to Shanghai
Home Minister Shrestha ensures govt won’t ban other social networking sites
Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has stated that those who defy the law and spread chaos would not be exempted. Addressing media-persons at Bharatpur Airport today, Deputy Prime Minister Shrestha emphasized that those who violate the law and cause chaos will not be exempted. He shared that the government intends… Continue reading Home Minister Shrestha ensures govt won’t ban other social networking sites
Patan high court issues remand order for 8 individuals in fake Bhutanese refugee case
Kathmandu: In a significant development, the Patan High Court has issued an order for the remand in custody of eight individuals, including former minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, in connection with the fake Bhutanese refugee case. The joint bench comprising Judges Janak Pandey and Prakash Kharel upheld the Kathmandu District Court’s decision to imprison Top Bahadur… Continue reading Patan high court issues remand order for 8 individuals in fake Bhutanese refugee case
Record-breaking tourist influx continues in Nepal, nearing govt’s 2023 target
Kathmandu: In a remarkable surge, over 100,000 foreign tourists visited Nepal during the month of November 2023, as reported by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). The official statistics reveal that precisely 108,630 foreign visitors arrived in Nepal by air during this period. The Nepalese government had previously set an ambitious target of welcoming one million… Continue reading Record-breaking tourist influx continues in Nepal, nearing govt’s 2023 target
Nepal govt and World Bank launches $103.84 mn worth program to strengthen Nepal’s health system
Kathmandu: The Nepal Quality Health Systems Program was jointly launched today by the Additional Health Secretary, Dr. Tanka Barakoti and World Bank Practice Manager for the Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice, Feng Zhao. The Program aims to improve the readiness of the health system for delivery of quality healthcare, enhance coverage of health insurance,… Continue reading Nepal govt and World Bank launches $103.84 mn worth program to strengthen Nepal’s health system