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Nepal Can’t Wait: Private Sector Lead the Reform Charge
Sometime back, I had a conversation with a member of a prominent Nepal business house who remarked, “We like economic reforms only if they benefit us.” This reminded me of a similar conversation with a North African political leader who candidly...

Nepal’s flying car buzz
Social media and new portals in Nepal are abuzz with excitement as the NADA Auto Show 2025 in Kathmandu is expected to showcase a flying car, technically known as eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft. Public display of this...
Nyingchi thrives with booming tourism and trade
Nyingchi, a popular tourist destination in the Xizang autonomous region, has experienced rapid socioeconomic development in recent years, which in turn has steadily improved people's livelihoods, local officials said. In 2024, Nyingchi's GDP...

PM Oli briefed on extension of Digital Nepal Framework
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Aug. 19: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday received a briefing on the timely expansion of the Digital Nepal Framework 2019 and the progress of Nepal Telecom. Prime Minister Oli has been highlighting the need to...

Oli’s upcoming India visit shows the trust gap is narrowing. Nepal’s China card has limits
India has finally extended an invitation to Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli for a state visit, possibly in September this year. From Nepal’s perspective, this was a much-awaited invitation since the Communist Party of Nepal-UML chief formed a...

Inconsistency in batting haunts Nepal
The Nepali men’s senior team was handed their third straight defeat in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia, on Monday, as they went down to Melbourne Stars Academy by 31 runs while chasing 176 runs at TIO Stadium. A 120-run partnership for...

UP’s border hamlet on global map: Karikot village wins responsible tourism award
Karikot village in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh has been selected for the prestigious Indian Subcontinental Responsible Tourism (ICRT) Award 2025. This remote village, nestled near the India-Nepal border and adjacent to the lush Katarniaghat...

Newcastle Mela set to bring the party on 2025 return over Bank Holiday weekend
It's full-on party time in Newcastle in the run-up to the Bank Holiday weekend as the city makes the most of the approaching end of summer. While it's all go at the Town Moor where the scene is now set for this week's Come Together Festival -...

PM Oli reviews Digital Nepal Framework expansion and Nepal Telecom progress
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday received a briefing on the expansion of the Digital Nepal Framework and the latest progress of Nepal Telecom. Oli, who has consistently emphasized the use of communication and information...

Hero XPulse 210 Unveils Tomorrow in Nepal at NADA Auto Show: Big Upgrade or Not?
HIGHLIGHTS Hero XPulse 210 is set to arrive in Nepal at the upcoming NADA Auto Show 2025. It features a larger DOHC Engine, an updated suspension setup, and feature upgrades. XPulse 210 will be showcased alongside three other interesting Hero...

Southern Cross sees rise in travel illness claims
“Sadly, in popular destinations such as Indonesia, the Cook Islands, Nepal, Vanuatu, the Philippines, and Samoa, dengue fever is affecting locals and travellers, with some tragic consequences for families,” she said.

Climb Nearly 100 Himalayan Mountains In Nepal For Free; Here's How
For seasoned climbers, Nepal has always been the go-to spot. But here’s some exciting news: for the next two years, adventurers can attempt nearly 100 (97 to be precise) Himalayan peaks in Nepal without paying climbing fees. Yes, you read that...

Chagunarayan a unique touristic area
Bhaktapur, Aug 18: The Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Indra Bahadur Baniya, has said that the Chagunarayan Municipality area is a unique religious tourist site. Attending the Aarati Pooja at Pancha Mahalaxmi Mandir at Telkot in Chagunarayan...

Google Maps gets Street View Feature in Nepal: Global Access
Summary✨ Google Maps Street View launched in Nepal on August 14, 2025. The feature provides 360° street imagery of Nepal, including Kathmandu and the Himalayas. Users can virtually explore Nepali streets, historical sites, and cultural landmarks....

PM Oli briefed on expansion of DNF and Nepal Telecom's progress
Kathmandu, Aug 18: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has garnered information on the expansion of the Digital Nepal Framework (DNF) and the progress of Nepal Telecom. PM Oli sought a brief inquiry from Minister for Communications and Information...

Nepal Airlines offers discounted fares to NEA staff and business leaders
KATHMANDU: Employees of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and members of the private business sector have been receiving discounted fares on Nepal Airlines flights. According to a report obtained by Khabarhub, the financially struggling...

In Search of Bipin Joshi: Mother and Sister Travel to Israel with Hope of Global Help
For nearly two years, Padma Joshi has been living with the same unanswered question—“When will my son come home?” Every day feels the same: she enters his room, stares at his neatly stacked books and folded clothes, and then sits quietly, wiping...

Indian Foreign Secy’s Nepal visit paves way for PM Oli’s India trip
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday for a two-day official visit, laying the groundwork for Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s upcoming trip to India, officials confirmed. Upon arrival, Misri engaged...

80th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence marked in Nepal
By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Aug 17: The Office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Nepal celebrated the 80th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence with a flag hoisting ceremony held at the IME Complex, Panipokhari, Kathmandu....

Spirit of Nepal: Kathmandu’s leap from IYKYK secret to Asia’s 50 Best Bars stage
KATHMANDU, Aug 16 — On a lively weekend, a bartender in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu balances carefully a slice of titaura, a local tangy and spicy hog plum treat, on top of a martini glass. The drink is an example of how a new wave of cocktail bars...