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Nepal shifts gears as EVs hit 73 percent of 4-wheeler imports
The Kathmandu Post
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In December 2017, Nepal’s National Planning Commission—tasked with framing the country’s policies and programmes—became the first government agency to buy an electric vehicle (EV). There was a celebratory event on its premises when the commission...
GIZ 50 Years Partnership: Energizing Nepal's Development
New Spotlight Nepal
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As Nepal continues its journey towards sustainable development, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has been a consistently impactful international development agency. Over the past 50 years, GIZ's partnership with...
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Sunday, July 27, 2025
Nepal News
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July 27, 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...
Malaysia and Nepal forge new economic synergies
The Sun Daily
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July 28, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-Nepal Business Council (MNBC) and the Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries, Lalitpur Metropolitan City (FNCSI-LMC), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Kathmandu early this month, aimed at...
The 14 Most Breathtaking Hiking Spots in the World
Travelbinger
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July 28, 2025
There’s nothing like a long hike in a beautiful place to make you feel alive, legs burning, lungs full of fresh air, and views that stop you in your tracks. From moderate routes to challenging multi-day treks, these 14 hikes from around the world...
$50,000-a-Night Resort Signals Africa’s Future in Luxury Travel
The Business of Fashion
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July 28, 2025
A private island off the coast of Tanzania, where guests pay around $50,000 a night for an exclusive-use villa, catamaran and helicopter transfers within a protected marine reserve, is the latest frontier in Africa’s booming luxury hospitality...
Government Unveils New Tourism Policy to Establish Nepal as Unique Destination
Ratopati
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Aim to Boost Tourism Development and Promotion The government has introduced a new tourism policy to enhance the overall growth and promotion of Nepal’s tourism sector. Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Minister Badri Prasad Pandey unveiled the...
Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – July 27, 2025
Nepal News
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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...
German firm Veridos signs e-passport contract with Nepal’s Department of Passport
Nepal News
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KATHMANDU: German identity solutions provider Veridos, partly owned by the German government, has officially signed a contract with Nepal’s Department of Passport (DoP) for the supply and personalization of electronic passport (e-passport)...
Special Court denies Madhav Nepal permission to appoint legal representative
Nepal News
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KATHMANDU: The Special Court has rejected former Prime Minister and CPN (Unified Socialist) Chair Madhav Kumar Nepal’s request to appoint a legal representative in the corruption case filed against him. Nepal had submitted an application seeking...
New Tourism Policy opens door for private operation of Pokhara and Bhairahawa airports
Nepal News
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July 28, 2025
KATHMANDU: The government has introduced a new ‘Tourism Policy 2025’, aiming to modernize Nepal’s tourism sector and expand infrastructure through private sector engagement. Unveiled by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, the...
BYD forced to run India ops from Nepal and Sri Lanka
Automotive World
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July 28, 2025
BYD's Indian expansion has been crippled by visa denials apparently stemming from a 2020 Himalayan border clash, forcing the Chinese electric vehicle maker to conduct board meetings in Colombo, Kathmandu and Singapore. Managing Director Ketsu...
Eight major highways blocked across Nepal
Khabarhub
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July 28, 2025
KATHMANDU: Eight major highways across Nepal have been completely blocked following incessant rainfall that began on Saturday night, according to Nepal Police Headquarters. The affected roadways include the Koshi Highway in Sankhuwasabha, Pasang...
Three Ministers appointed in Bagmati Province
OnlineKhabar
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July 30, 2025
Kathmandu, july 30 Bagmati Province Chief Minister Bahadur Singh Lama has appointed three new ministers to his cabinet. Govinda Lamsal, Maya Shrestha, and Geeta Gurung have been appointed as provincial ministers. Among them, Lamsal has been...
Nepal as a land-linked country
The Kathmandu Post
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Since ancient times, Nepal has maintained trade, commerce, and cultural ties with its immediate neighbours—India to the south and China to the north. These connections have shaped the region’s socio-economic and cultural links, providing...
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Saturday, July 26, 2025
Nepal News
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July 26, 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 News Evening Economic Brief – July 26, 2025
Nepal News
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KATHMANDU: Welcome to the Nepal News Evening Economic Brief—your trusted roundup of the day’s most important financial developments in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are...
Dhorpatan welcomes 23,000 tourists in one year
Khabarhub
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July 27, 2025
Tourists in Dhorpatan area/RSS BAGLUNG: The number of tourists visiting Dhorpatan—the only hunting reserve in Nepal—has been steadily increasing each year. According to the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Office, Baglung, domestic tourist arrivals have...
Five Nepali Citizens Freed From Iranian Prison Arrived Nepal
New Spotlight Nepal
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Five Nepali citizens who were imprisoned in Iran have been released by the local court. With the support of the Honorary Consul of Nepal in Tehran and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), they arrived in Kathmandu on 24 July 2025....
Nepal court orders US-Bangla Airlines to pay $2.74m in compensation for 2018 fatal crash at Kathmandu airport
The Business Standard
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July 26, 2025
Highlights: US-Bangla ordered to pay $2.74 million in compensation Court found airline guilty of gross negligence, willful misconduct Verdict sets precedent for unlimited liability in Nepal aviation Compensation excludes prior $20,000 insurance...