Kathmandu: Nepal is set to captivate the global tourism industry at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 in London, underscoring its position as a leading destination for adventure, culture, and sustainable travel. This year, WTM London is scheduled for November 5-7, bringing together 43,000 attendees from 184 countries, 3,875 exhibitors, and 82 conference sessions. Nepal… Continue reading Nepal showcases unparalleled tourism potential at WTM 2024 in London
Month: November 2024
Donald Trump wins election as the 47th President of the United States
Kathmandu: Former President Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, defeating current Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party candidate. Trump secured a second term in office after overcoming Harris, who was aiming to become the first female president in U.S. history. To win the presidency, a candidate needs… Continue reading Donald Trump wins election as the 47th President of the United States
Tourist arrivals in Nepal increase by 6% in October despite natural disasters
Kathmandu: Nepal saw a notable increase in tourist arrivals in October, with over 124,000 visitors entering the country by air, marking a 6.04 percent rise compared to the same month last year. A total of 124,393 tourists visited Nepal in October, up from 117,306 in October 2023, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Despite… Continue reading Tourist arrivals in Nepal increase by 6% in October despite natural disasters
PM Oli falls ill, resting at official residence
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is currently unwell, according to his personal secretariat. The Prime Minister is experiencing a common fever and has been advised to rest. As a result, he has canceled all scheduled meetings and public events for today, with the exception of urgent matters. PM Oli is recuperating at his official… Continue reading PM Oli falls ill, resting at official residence
Kaski District Court grants extension of police custody for Rabi Lamichhane
Kathmandu: The District Court of Kaski has approved an additional ten-day extension for the police custody of Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, as investigations continue into his alleged involvement in the misappropriation of cooperative funds. Lamichhane was first arrested on October 18 on charges linked to financial irregularities. This marks the third… Continue reading Kaski District Court grants extension of police custody for Rabi Lamichhane
Voting under way in key states with Trump and Harris neck and neck
Kathmandu: Election day voting has begun in the United States, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vying to become the next president. Harris has advocated for abortion rights and pledged to lower food and housing costs for working families. Trump has vowed to seal the border and has proposed tax cuts worth trillions. Americans aren’t… Continue reading Voting under way in key states with Trump and Harris neck and neck
Nepal govt initiates study to curb overseas employment via visitor visas
Kathmandu: In response to a rising trend of individuals traveling abroad on visitor and tourist visas for foreign employment, the Nepalese government has launched a new study aimed at addressing this issue. The initiative is led by the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, under the guidance of a committee headed by the Deputy… Continue reading Nepal govt initiates study to curb overseas employment via visitor visas
Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day
Kathmandu: A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final push across a handful of states on the eve of Election Day. Kamala Harris will spend all of Monday in Pennsylvania, whose 19 electoral votes offer the… Continue reading Harris and Trump will both make a furious last-day push before Election Day
At least 36 die after bus falls into a gorge in India
Kathmandu: At least 36 people have died and 27 have been injured after a bus fell into a gorge in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand. Officials said 44 people were on board when the driver lost control and the bus fell into a 50m-deep ditch in Marchula, located in the state’s Almora district. The state… Continue reading At least 36 die after bus falls into a gorge in India
Thai Air Asia resumes flights from and to Nepal
Kathmandu: Thai Air Asia has resumed operations at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, following the launch of commercial flights from Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa starting Sunday. This marks Thai Air Asia as the fourth airline to provide commercial services at GBIA, Nepal’s second international airport. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal… Continue reading Thai Air Asia resumes flights from and to Nepal