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Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice: An Odyssey Through Iceland in a Campervan
Sunset over a glacial lake in Iceland - all taken in from the cosy comforts of our campervan. Photo by Hannah We embraced unpredictability, sparse amenities and a resilient spirit to campervan through Iceland in the depths of winter, defying...

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...

Nepal jolted by 4.2 magnitude earthquake, officials warn of aftershocks
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Nepal on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. Nepal has a long history of earthquakes, including devastating events like the 2015 earthquake.(Reuters/representational) As per...

Glacier preservation conference in Tajikistan — A scientific, cultural and human experience
Shaista Hassan High Level International Glacier Preservation Conference held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from May 29 to 31, 2025, was more than a routine environmental summit — it was a unique confluence of scientific rigor, cultural exchange,...

PM Oli urges Spanish businesspersons to invest in Nepal
By Prakash Silwal, Madrid, July 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called on Spanish businesspersons to invest in Nepal. Addressing a discussion programme among the businesspersons from Nepal and Spain here as a keynote speaker on Wednesday, PM...

IRCTC to flag off Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train for Shri Ramayana Yatra
In a boost to religious tourism, IRCTC will launch the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train on July 25 for a 17-day Shri Ramayana Yatra. The journey will cover 7,600 km and key pilgrimage sites including Ayodhya, Janakpur, Varanasi, Rameshwaram,...

Latest News | India Starts Mid-term Review of Existing Anti-dumping Duty on Jute Imported from Bangladesh, Nepal
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) India has started a mid-term review of the existing anti-dumping duty imposed on Jute products imported from Bangladesh and Nepal, according to a notification. The review was started by the commerce ministry's arm...

Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – June 28, 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...

NP Saud call for promotion of underexplored tourist destinations
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress lawmaker NP Saud has called on the government to prioritize the promotion of lesser-known but promising tourist destinations across Nepal, stressing that the country’s tourism sector remains underutilized despite its...

‘A second exile’: Nepal moves to expel refugees already deported by the US
Ashish Subedi never imagined he would be deported once, let alone twice. Subedi, 36, had grown up in the Beldangi refugee camp in eastern Nepal where his family, along with over 100,000 other ethnic Lhotshampas, ended up after being expelled from...

What is 'Airport Theory'? Why are Dubai travellers ditching the 3-hour rule before flights?
Passengers rushing through Dubai Airport test the viral ‘airport theory’ of cutting check-in times to a minimum/ Image: File A growing number of travellers in Dubai are embracing a viral social media trend known as “airport theory,” which...

UAE: Arriving 15 mins before flight? What travellers think of viral 'airport theory'
Dubai resident Mansoor Ali has been to 60 countries and there is one thing he absolutely dislikes about travelling — getting to the airport three hours prior to check-in. The 50-year-old has often arrived at the check-in gate of airports across...
Foreign arrivals in Nepal down in past 6 months
KATHMANDU, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Nepal welcomed 577,689 foreign tourists in the past six months of this year, down 0.91 percent over the same period of last year, the Nepal Tourism Board said on Wednesday. A total of 583,016 foreigners visited Nepal...

Bogatan to promote tourism from rafting
By Dil Bahadur Singh,Doti, July 2: A 65-kilometre stretch between the Seti and Karnali rivers lies in Bogatan Rural Municipality, Doti district. Bogatan Phudsil Rural Municipality in Doti has developed a plan for tourism promotion by exploiting...

Thamel living festivals, revitalising Nepal’s tourism through culture
In the heart of Kathmandu, Thamel stands as Nepal’s tourism vibrating with cafés, hotels, souvenir shops, and music that draw thousands of visitors each year. Yet beneath its commercial rhythm lies a vibrant world of intangible cultural heritage,...

UN Tourism training in Mongolia highlights culture-driven strategies
UN Tourism held its 19th Executive Training in Mongolia, focusing on culture-driven tourism policies, resilience, and inclusive strategies for sustainable development. The 19th edition of the Executive Training Programme on Tourism Policy and...

Strengthening Nepal Airlines is essential for aviation sector development: Tourism Minister
Nepal Airlines aircraft (File photo) KATHMANDU: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has stressed that strengthening Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is crucial for the overall development of the country’s aviation...

World News | Nepal's Iconic Juju Dhau--King Curd--adapts with Time, but Tradition at Risk
Bhaktapur [Nepal], July 2 (ANI): Inside a modest factory nestled in the heart of Nepal's Bhaktapur, Rina Suwal moves swiftly between steaming vats of milk and rows of pitchers waiting to be filled. From early morning until late evening, she is...

Nepal eyes stronger tourism, people-to-people ties with Bangladesh
Nepal eyes stronger tourism, people-to-people ties with Bangladesh Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari spoke at Nepal Tourism Board in Chattogram on Wednesday. Photo : BSS DHAKA, June 19, 2025 (BSS) - Nepalese Ambassador to...

Cinema for Travelers Every Evening in Sofia from August 1 to 17
A total of 20 films will be presented within Cinema for Travelers Festival, taking place every evening from August 1 to 17 at G8 Cultural Center and Euro Cinema in Sofia, organizers from Pozor Company said here Tuesday. The event opens with the...