In a significant step towards women empowerment in tourism and the development of sustainable tourism practices in Nepal, Shobha Neupane, proprietor of Hotel Admire, has been unanimously elected as the new president of the Tourism Entrepreneur Women Association Nepal (TEWAN). The announcement came during the organization’s seventh general assembly and fourth convention, held on Thursday …
The Annapurna Diamond Jubilee Festival is currently being celebrated in Nepal, marking 75 years since the first successful ascent of an 8,000-meter peak. On June 3, 1950, French climbers Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal etched their names into the annals of mountaineering history by summiting Annapurna I, the world’s tenth-highest peak at 8,091 meters. This …
The fifth edition of the international tourism fair, Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM), concluded successfully in Kathmandu on Thursday, emphasizing the need for collective efforts among Himalayan nations and an expanded strategy for promoting destinations at the global level. The three-day event, held from June 3 to 5 (Jestha 20 to 22), aimed to foster stronger …
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that westerly and local winds are currently influencing the western and central parts of the country, while monsoon winds are affecting most areas of Koshi Province. According to the latest forecast, this afternoon will bring partially to generally cloudy skies over Koshi Province and the hilly regions …
The 7th Annual General Assembly and 4th Convention of the Tourism Entrepreneur Women Association Nepal (TEWAN) concluded successfully with the unanimous election of a new executive committee. The organization extended warm congratulations to the newly elected team who will lead the association in its upcoming tenure. The election results were announced during a formal gathering …
The 64th meeting of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister and Board Chairman KP Sharma Oli at the Prime Minister’s residence, Baluwatar, has approved the investment for the Muktinath Cable Car Project along with several other significant projects. Investment Board Approves Muktinath Cable Car Project The board has …
The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve has reported a positive rise in the dolphin population in the Sapta Koshi River. On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Reserve revealed the results of a four-day dolphin census, indicating a notable increase of three dolphins compared to last year. Dolphin in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve According to …
Pokhara to Be Branded as the Tourism Capital Gandaki Province unveiled its Annual Policy and Programs on Wednesday, placing tourism at the heart of its development strategy. According to the document, efforts will be made to implement programs aligned with the recommendations of the Tourism Capital Declaration Study Report. The province aims to strongly position …
A young male rhino named ‘Mainla’, raised under the care of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), has been relocated from Chitwan National Park (CNP), Sauraha, to the Central Zoo in Lalitpur. The move was executed following the decision made by the Ministry of Forests and Environment on May 7. CNP sends ‘Mainla’ to …
The sacred and historic Kaligandaki Pilgrimage Trek has officially begun from Devghat, one of Nepal’s most revered religious sites. The journey commenced this morning from Benisangam, located in Ward No. 5 of Devghat Rural Municipality, following a special Aarati and Puja held on the eve of the departure. Devghat Unveils Historic Kaligandaki Pilgrimage Route This …
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