- Sunday, 13 July 2025
TAAN urges diplomatic engagement with China to ease pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar
The Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) has called on the government to immediately initiate the diplomatic efforts with the Chinese government to create enabling environment for the pilgrims heading towards Mansarovar from checkpoints such as Tatopani, Korola and Hilsa in view of a border bridge collapse in Rasuwagadhi.
Fuel switches cut off before Air India plane crash: AAIB
Both switches feeding fuel to the two engines of Air India flight 171 were cut off, followed by pilot confusion before the plane crashed in Ahmedabad, seconds after taking off, the first investigation report into the crash has revealed. It said that one pilot asked why he had shut off the fuel, and the other responded he didn't do it. The crash on June 12 was the first fatal disaster involving a Boeing 787, killing a total of 260 people -- all but one of the 242 people on board the aircraft died -- when the plane ploughed into a medical college hostel.
Mansarovar-bound 3,000 foreign tourists 'stuck' in Kathmandu
Tourists on a pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar via Nepal are bearing the brunt of a lengthy VISA verification process.
Interaction held for health promotion
An interaction between journalists and concerned stakeholders has been held for health promotion at Pakhribas today. The interaction was organized by Health Directorate, Dhankuta, in view of Koshi Tourism Year 2082 announced by the Koshi Province government.
Minister Dr Rana urges direct flights between Nepal and Germany
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba met with German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul in Berlin, Germany today.
Gorkhapatra journo Bhandari receives international honour
A delegation of Indian journalists, NUJ from Bihar, awarded Bhandari with the international honour. The delegation is in the Koshi province to contribute to Koshi Province Tourism Year 2082.
China's Xinjiang is more dynamic, attractive amid increasing openness
The 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo recently concluded in Urumqi, the regional capital. The five-day fair was one of the latest examples of Xinjiang's increasingly open and dynamic development, attended by 1,800 exhibitors from 50 countries and regions, including first-time exhibitors from four countries in Africa: Ethiopia, Zambia, Comoros and Senegal.
Minister Pandey urges accelerating bills related to aviation
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey has called for taking forward the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Bill and Air Services Authority of Nepal Bill-2081 BS at the earliest.
Thamel's festivals: Revitalizing Nepal’s tourism through culture
Yet beneath its commercial rhythm lies a vibrant world of intangible cultural heritage, realized by the festivals and rituals rooted in Newar traditions that shape Thamel’s identity beyond what tourists see on the surface. These festivals are not mere annual performances but living expressions of community history, belief, and identity, celebrated with devotion, joy, and a profound sense of continuity. From Yomari Punhi in December, where sweet dumplings mark the harvest, to Naya Dwapal in November, symbolizing community renewal, these twelve festivals follow the lunar calendar, shifting in date but never in spirit.
Government committed to protecting Garva Palace in Kailali: Culture Minister Pandey
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has said the government is committed to protecting the Kailali-based historic Garva Palace with the promotion of language and cultural diversities of the country.
Number of foreign tourists has not increased as expected: NTB CEO Joshi
Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Deepak Raj Joshi, has shared that though investment in tourism sector has increased, the number of foreign tourists has not increased as expected.
World’s best restaurant for 2025
It looks like Lima is going to be welcoming a lot of fine-dining fans in the coming months. Two restaurants in the Peruvian capital landed in the top 10 on the 2025 list of the “World’s 50 Best Restaurants,” including the coveted number one spot. The awards — considered the Oscars of innovative fine dining — were handed out at a ceremony in Turin, Italy, with Lima’s Maido walking away with the top prize.
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Participatory system needed in budget-making, Minister Pandey says
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has said that participatory approach should be embraced in making plans during budget formulation.
