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Nepal Airlines Corporation in 67 years
Nepal Airlines Corporation (Nepal Airlines) has completed 67 years since its establishment. The national flag carrier Nepal Airlines Corporation (Nepal Airlines) has completed 67 years since its establishment. The airline, which started its...

Nepal vs Uzbekistan likely to decide who travels to Australia
Nepal and hosts Uzbekistan recorded convincing victories over Laos and Sri Lanka, respectively, on the first match day of Group F of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers at the Tashkent-based Milliy Stadium on Sunday. While Nepal scored nine goals...

With rising tourists, more new hotels open in Rara
By Hari Krishna Aidi,Mugu, July.1: The number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting Rara Lake, the main tourist destination of Karnali Province, has increased. With the increase in the number of domestic tourists to the largest and deepest...

Nepal unveils draft of new aviation policy after 19 years
Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. (File photo) KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has released the draft of the Aviation Policy 2025 for public discussion, marking Nepal’s first attempt in 19 years to...

Tourism Ministry proposes stricter aircraft age limits in new aviation policy
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has unveiled the draft of the Aviation Policy 2025, Nepal’s first major aviation regulatory update in 19 years. The policy aims to address the rapid changes and challenges faced by the...

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, June 30, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...

Nepal's laws stuck in binary mode
Last April, Nepal became the first South Asian country to provisionally recognise same-sex marriage, and the second only to Taiwan in Asia. The Supreme Court ruling on Sunil Babu Pant and Others v Nepal Government in 2008 decriminalised same-sex...
Bihar and Jharkhand Tourism and ODOP walls inaugurated at Indian Embassy consular hall
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Ambassador of India H.E. Vinod K. Jacob inaugurated Bihar and Jharkhand Tourism and One District One Product (ODOP) walls at the Consular hall of the Embassy in the presence of Bihar and Jharkhand...

Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...

Middle East tensions fuel travellers' anxiety, resulting in trip changes
Festering unrest in the Middle East and a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran are keeping travel agents in Asia-Pacific on their toes, as customers seek regular updates and assistance with flight adjustments and trip changes. Travellers are...

Indians’ Vacation Compass Points to Short-haul Locales
Representative imageShort-haul destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal continue to see steady demand from Indian travellers even as long-haul travel has slowed amid geopolitical tensions, travel...

Pakistan passport rises to 100th; visa-free travel now possible to 32 countries
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now travel visa-free or get visa on arrival in 32 countries, following a rise in Pakistan’s passport ranking in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks a notable improvement from the 113th position...

Non-Communicable Diseases: Nepal’s silent epidemic
File In the quiet corners of rural Bajhang and the bustling streets of Kathmandu, a silent crisis is growing—one that does not spread from person to person but claims more lives each year than any infectious disease. Non-communicable diseases...

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel launch ‘Monsoon Special holidays’
Indian travellers continue to showcase a strong appetite for holidays, post the peak summer rush —fuelled by cooler weather, vibrant landscapes and significant value. Capitalising on this opportunity, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading...

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Sunday, June 29, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 jolts Nepal
An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude jolted Nepal on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. Earlier on Sunday, another earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the region at a depth of 10km. (Representational) As per the NCS,...

Nepal promotes trade, investment and manpower cooperation with Oman
Muscat – Embassy of Nepal in Muscat hosted a trade, investment, employment and tourism promotion event last week aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation with Oman in key sectors including manpower, tourism and business. The event brought...

Indians’ holiday compass shifts to short-haul spots
In contrast to long-haul travel, which has seen some softening amid geopolitical tensions since summer, short-haul, easy-to-access destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal have remained relatively...

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Nepal
Kathmandu: An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude jolted Nepal on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 14km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on...

Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – June 29, 2025
KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top economic news...