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Middle East tensions fuel travellers' anxiety, resulting in trip changes
TTG Asia
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June 30, 2025
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
ETBrandEquity.com
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June 30, 2025
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...
World News | Nepal Issues Travel Advisory for Its Citizens in Israel and Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Latestly
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June 19, 2025
Kathmandu [Nepal], June 19 (ANI): Nepal has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Israel and Iran in the wake of the rising tensions in West Asian countries. In the two-page advisory issued late on Wednesday night, Nepal's Ministry of...
Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Nepal
Times of Oman
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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...
World News | Earthquake of Magnitude 3.9 Strikes Nepal
Latestly
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June 30, 2025
Kathmandu [Nepal], June 30 (ANI): 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...
Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Dunya News
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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...
Non-Communicable Diseases: Nepal’s silent epidemic
OnlineKhabar
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June 30, 2025
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...
Pakistan passport rises to 100th; visa-free travel now possible to 32 countries
Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
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...
Indians’ holiday compass shifts to short-haul spots
The Economic Times
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June 29, 2025
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...
Nepal Airlines’ Doha flight rescheduled for noon today
Nepal News
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KATHMANDU: Nepal Airlines has rescheduled its flight to Doha for 12 noon Tuesday following the cancellation of the originally scheduled 11 PM Monday departure due to an attack linked to the US military base in Qatar. The sudden escalation in...
Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 jolts Nepal
Hindustan Times
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June 30, 2025
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,...
Chair Nepal bats for modernizing agriculture
Nepal News
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June 29, 2025
KATHMANDU: Chairman of the CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal has stressed the need for modernizing agricultural sector to boost productivity and make Nepal self-sufficient on foods. Addressing an event organized by the All Nepal Farmers’...
Nepal to deport four Bhutanese refugees expelled by US
Setopati
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The Department of Immigration (DoI) has decided to deport four Bhutanese refugee youths deported by the United States after imposing a fine of Rs 5,000 each. The DoI has decided to send Ashish Subedi, Roshan Tamang, Santosh Darji, and Ashok Gurung...
Nepal’s biometric passport contract awarded to Veridos, Mühlbauer
Biometric Update
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June 23, 2025
Nepal’s biometric passport system has a new primary supplier. German firms Mühlbauer and Veridos have successfully outbid incumbent identity provider Idemia Public Security in what The Himalayan Times calls “a surprising upset” – and the decision...
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, June 23, 2025
Nepal News
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June 23, 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...
Top 10 Active Travel Trends For Your Next Great Hiking Or Cycling Vacation
Forbes
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Active travel, especially guided or self-guided hiking and cycling trips, have exploded in ... More popualarity in recent years.getty Active travel is hot, and this segment of tourism has been booming ever since the pandemic. Actually, it was...
Tirupati, India, Among Asia's Most Affordable Summer Destinations In 2025: Agoda
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- NewsVoir) New Delhi, Delhi, India Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its list of the most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia for June to August 2025. From cultural hubs to scenic retreats, these destinations offer...
Rising demand for short-haul travel: Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia amid geopolitical tensions
The Economic Times
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June 29, 2025
New Delhi: Short-haul destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal continue to see steady demand Indian travellers even as long-haul travel has slowed amid geopolitical tensions, travel companies said....
Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – June 23, 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...
Amid rise of ‘luxury options and soft adventure’ Indians accounted for nearly 23% of tourists in Nepal between Jan and May
The Indian Express
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June 29, 2025
Of the 5.01 lakh tourists that arrived in Nepal between January and May this year, Indians accounted for the largest share with 1.15 lakh tourists, which translates to nearly 23 percent of the share. While India continues to dominate the tourist...