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
Month: September 2025
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