Regional Workshop on Tourism Data & Statistics for better tourism Kicks off in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The United Nations Regional Workshop on “Measuring Tourism: Better data for better tourism in Asia and the Pacific” kicked off in Kathmandu today. The 3-day program is jointly organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) of Nepal and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).… Continue reading Regional Workshop on Tourism Data & Statistics for better tourism Kicks off in Kathmandu

President Bidhya Bhandari’s tenure ends today

Kathmandu: The tenure of the current President Bidhya Devi Bhandari is ending today.  After the second five-year term ends today, he is preparing to move to his private residence in Budanilkanth, according to the Secretariat. Ramchandra Paudel has been elected as the new president. He is scheduled to take oath tomorrow.

Newly elected President Poudel to take oath on Monday

Kathmandu: Newly elected President Ramchandra Paudel is going to take the oath of office and secrecy on Monday. Chief Justice Harikrishna Karki will administer the oath to the newly elected President Paudal. Senior leader of Nepali Congress and former Speaker Paudel was elected to the post of President on last Thursday. He was elected by… Continue reading Newly elected President Poudel to take oath on Monday

Spring rainfall in Kathmandu and other areas

Kathmandu: Now it is raining in some areas of the hilly areas of Bagmati Province and Koshi Province, including Kathmandu Valley. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, due to the general effect of western wind, there are rains with thunder in some places. Similarly, normal to moderate snowfall is expected in the Himalayan regions of… Continue reading Spring rainfall in Kathmandu and other areas

Rulling party alliance failed to reach consensus for Vice President Nomination

Kathmandu: The meeting has been inconclusive after various parties claimed for the post of Vice President in the ruling coalition. The meeting of the ruling coalition held at the Prime Minister’s residence, Baluwatar, failed to reach any consensus over vice president’s post. After the meeting, Janamat Party has confirmed that the party will nominate Mamata… Continue reading Rulling party alliance failed to reach consensus for Vice President Nomination

UML leader Ashta Laxmi Shakya files nomination for Vice President

Kathmandu: CPN UML Vice President Ashtalakshmi Shakya has filed her candidacy for the post of Vice President of the country. UML Vice President Shakya today (Saturday) went to the election officer’s office in Parliament House and registered her candidacy for the position of Vice President.

Tourism ministry to begin Pashupati cleaning campaign from tomorrow

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Kathmandu: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation is all set to start the Pashupati cleaning campaign from Saturday. With this, cleaning campaign will be conducted in Pashupati area every Saturday with the participation of the employees of all agencies under the Ministry. The Ministry has also appealed to all to participate in this… Continue reading Tourism ministry to begin Pashupati cleaning campaign from tomorrow

RPP not voting in the presidential election

Kathmandu: Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided not to vote in the presidential election. Party spokesperson Gyanendra Shahi informed that the meeting of the Central Executive Committee held on Wednesday decided to remain neutral in the presidential election. RPP has 14 federal MPs and 28 provincial assembly members. The presidential election will be held tomorrow,… Continue reading RPP not voting in the presidential election