Asare Ropain Festival, once a modest seasonal celebration, has evolved into a prominent tourism event that strategically addresses the off-season challenges faced by Pokhara during the monsoon months of June, July, and August. Traditionally considered an off-season for tourism due to the monsoon rains, the months of June, July, and August in Pokhara are now …
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to preserving Nepal’s rich cultural and linguistic heritage, with particular attention to Kailali’s historic Garva Palace. During a session of the National Assembly held today, Minister Pandey addressed multiple concerns raised by lawmakers regarding efforts to conserve key heritage sites …
There is possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi and Sudurpaschim Provinces today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a weather alert as monsoon winds continue to dominate the atmospheric conditions across Nepal. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there is a possibility of heavy to …
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has emphasized the need to move away from the traditional practice of budget planning based on who demands and who decides, advocating instead for an inclusive and participatory approach. Speaking in the House of Representatives during the deliberation on the Appropriation Bill 2082, Minister Pandey …
Chitwan National Park (CNP), Nepal’s flagship protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has taken a significant step towards enhancing the protection of its precious wildlife by installing ‘spy cameras’ in security-sensitive zones across the park. This move aims to strengthen surveillance and reduce the risk of poaching, which continues to pose a serious …
Nepal is experiencing a day of dynamic weather patterns, with widespread cloud cover and rainfall anticipated in various regions of the country. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Weather Forecasting Division, today’s weather will be partly to generally cloudy nationwide, with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning expected in several …
Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, emphasized the vital role of effectively utilizing Nepal’s rich cultural heritage to drive the nation’s development forward. Speaking at the celebration of the Cultural Corporation’s 53rd anniversary, Minister Pandey emphasized that Nepal is making steady progress toward development and that, to secure long-term growth, the …
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. …
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 …
The ongoing monsoon system continues to influence the weather pattern across Nepal, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms to various parts of the country. According to a press release issued today by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), the presence of active monsoon winds has led to an increased likelihood of light to moderate rainfall, …
