Tourist Arrivals Surge in January
With the beginning of the new year 2026, Nepal’s tourism sector has witnessed remarkable enthusiasm. In January alone, 92,573 foreign
Kathmandu-Lhasa Bus Service Resumes
After nearly two decades, discussions have intensified regarding the resumption of the direct Kathmandu Lhasa bus service. This service was originally launched to promote
Warm Food, Cold Mornings: Celebrating Maghe Sankranti
Celebrated every year around mid-January, Maghe Sankranti, also known as Maghi or Khichara depending on the community and region, marks the moment when the
Mustang Warns Against High-Altitude Treks After Heavy Snowfall
The District Administration Office of Mustang has advised trekkers not to travel on five major high-altitude trekking routes following heavy
National Assembly Elections Conclude with 95.68 Percent Voter Turnout
The National Assembly elections concluded across the country on Sunday with a voter turnout of 95.68 per cent, according to
Celebrating Lhosar: More Than One New Year in Nepal
Lhosar means new year, celebrated by different communities at various times of the year depending on their traditions, geography, and
Jhapa-5 Set for Much-Anticipated Oli–Balen Shah Face-Off
Former prime minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has filed his candidacy from Jhapa-5, making the constituency one of
March Elections See Surge in Candidacies and Resignations
With 45 days remaining until Nepal’s House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, Nepal’s political scene has intensified as
Balendra Shah Resigns as Kathmandu Mayor
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) has resigned from office. Shah stepped down to register his candidacy for the House of
Nepali Congress Split: Ball in Election Commission’s Court
Ahead of the elections on March 5, Nepali Congress–the largest party in the dissolved House of Representatives–is on the verge
Election Commission Selling National Voter Roll for USD 69
The Election Commission has made arrangements to provide voter details from across the country to political parties if required, upon
Nepal Included in US Visa Bond Policy
With Nepal’s inclusion, applicants applying for the United States business and tourist visas will have to deposit a bond of up to USD 15,000 from January
Something Oily Beneath Dailekh
For decades, nearly all petroleum products consumed in the country have been imported, leaving the economy exposed to price fluctuations, supply disruptions,
NPR 2.56 Billion Invested in Startup Enterprises in Koshi Province
Startup enterprises in Koshi Province have attracted a total investment of Rs 2.56 billion, according to a special study conducted
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Arrives in Nepal
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy arrived in Nepal on Monday as part of its global tour and was
Alcohols of Nepal: Spirits Steeped in Culture
While alcohol is often associated with beer or whisky, Nepal has a diverse range of local beverages ingrained in its
400 Deployed Nationwide to Count Waterbirds
Nepal has mobilised 400 bird experts, nature guides, wildlife photographers, and volunteers for its annual nationwide waterbird census, which began
China Advises Citizens on Five Key Dos and Don’ts for Nepal Travel
The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu has issued a travel advisory for Chinese citizens visiting Nepal during the New Year and
Lekhak Denies Involvement in Suppressing Gen Z Uprising
Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has claimed that he did not give any orders to open fire during the Gen
RSP, Mayor Balen Reach Seven-Point Agreement
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah have reached a seven-point agreement for the March elections.