In a significant step toward positioning Butwal as a strategic tourism hub in Nepal, the Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City has unveiled an extensive annual policy and program to establish the city as a religious and cultural rest stop. The policy is specifically aimed at Buddhist pilgrims heading to Lumbini and Hindu devotees en route to Muktinath. …
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Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority of Nepal, has published the foreign exchange rates for today, providing official benchmarks for currency conversion. The exchange rates, crucial for international trade, tourism, remittance inflows, and banking transactions, reflect daily fluctuations influenced by global market trends. U.S. Dollar Tops the Chart: Buying at NPR 138.46, Selling …
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index recorded a significant decline today, falling by 24.76 points, or 0.93%, to close at 2,628.91. This marks a sharper loss compared to the previous trading session, which had witnessed a marginal drop of 1.07 points. The trading day began with the NEPSE index opening at 2,650.96. Despite briefly climbing …
Conservation Efforts Initiated to Protect Endangered Red Pandas In an encouraging step towards wildlife preservation, Bhojpur district in eastern Nepal has commenced a dedicated conservation campaign targeting the endangered red panda (locally known as “Habre”). The initiative is being implemented by identifying key habitats within community forests, with support from the Red Panda Network, local …
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Tourism Diplomacy in Action In a significant move to deepen tourism cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board organized the Nepal-Bangladesh Tourism Meet on Thursday evening under the theme “Destination Nepal: From the Bay of Bengal to the Himalayas.” Held in the bustling port …
Stone-Paved Alleys, Zinc-Roofed Houses, and Timeless Gurung Traditions Nestled at an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters above sea level, Bhujung, Ward No. 4 of Kwholasothar Rural Municipality in Lamjung, stands as a vibrant testament to the indigenous Gurung lifestyle. The village’s closely packed houses with stone walls and zinc roofs, along with its cobblestone alleys …
Simrik Air Limited, a prominent name in Nepal’s aviation sector, has officially announced the date for its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting has been scheduled for Ashadh 25, 2081 (corresponding to early July 2024) and will take place at the company’s registered office in Kathmandu, beginning at 5 PM in the evening. Key …
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority of the country, has released the official foreign exchange rates for June 19, 2025. The exchange rates reflect both the buying and selling values of major international currencies against the Nepalese Rupee (NPR) and serve as a guiding benchmark for commercial banks and financial institutions throughout the …
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The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) officially bid farewell today to the first batch of trainees selected for field training under its newly introduced Professional Mountain Guide Course, which is recognized by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). Fundamental Skill for Mountaineering Program Underway As part of this professional course, the NMA has …
In a bid to boost internal tourism and uplift the local economy, the construction of a new park is underway in Bhainse, Ward No. 3 of Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality, with an estimated investment of NPR 9 million. Tharu Cultural Village Infrastructure in Progress According to Ward Chairperson Meen Kumar Tharu, the park is being …
