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Under-construction Pokhara regional airport makes 68 percent progress
Pokhara: The construction of the Pokhara regional airport has made 68 per cent progress so far. According to the Airport construction project, the construction activities of the airport would be completed within next six months. Looking at the current progress, it seems that the construction of the airport would be…
Read More »1184 Nepalis return home
Kathmandu: As many as 1184 Nepalis stranded abroad due to lock down and Coronavirus pandemic have returned home through seven repatriation flights operated Sunday to rescue the Nepalis from Gulf countries. Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) officials said of the total passengers who returned home 150 passengers along with four dead…
Read More »Hotels and restaurants start resuming business
Kathmandu: Tourism entrepreneurs have started resuming hotels and restaurants by following safety protocols after nationwide lock down for four months due to Coronavirus pandemic. The process of resuming hotel and restaurant services begins after government decided to resume hotel business from July 30. With this the offices of trekking, travel…
Read More »Fourth phase of international air rescue begins
CB Adhikari Kathmandu: The fourth phase of rescue flights has begun in a bid to repatriate the Nepali nationals stranded in foreign countries. The rescue flights are to take place from 31 July to 8 August to repatriate Nepalese people facing tough time in different countries due to COVID-19 pandemic.…
Read More »Tourism entrepreneurs resume mountaineering activities
The official say the climbing activities started after the government last week decided in favor of resuming the mountaineering activities by issuing climbing permits by maintaining safety protocol for the climbers and entrepreneurs. Director of Department of Tourism, Mira Acharya said, “Mountains are open for this year’s autumn season.” Acharya…
Read More »Tatopani check point closed again
Sindhupalchowk: Tatopani check point has been closed again after flood and landslide following incessant rainfall encroached the Araniko highway from Jure to Tatopani. Repair and maintenance of the encroached road section of Araniko highway has not been carried out as the Department of Roads did not pay attention on it.…
Read More »Hotels, restaurants along Gosainkunda start operating
The hotels and restaurants along the trekking route to Gosainkunda came into operation in the wake of coming Janaipurnima festival, said hotel entrepreneurs committee vice-chair Pemba Lama. He added that the hotels will gradually resume from coming Saturday. Lama said that the security and health safety of pilgrims to Gosainkunda…
Read More »Narayani River swollen in spate
Chitwan: Narayani River in Chitwan has crossed the danger line due to incessant rainfall for the last three consecutive days. The river seen in swollen state of spate on Monday near Narayangadh bazaar. Only the statue of Lord Buddha remains above the water surface. Photo-Narayan Adhikari/RSS.
Read More »Exploring Mt. Kanjirowa Himal (6883m) in Dolpo region
Mt. Kanjirowa Himal (6883m) located in the western part of Nepal in Dolpo region is another captivating mountain to explore and climb for the daring mountaineers. It was located in 1971 until then it was unknown to the outside world. The stunning mountain Kanzirowa is a unique peak worthwhile climbing…
Read More »Domestic and international flights to take off from August 17
Kathmandu: All domestic and international flights are to take off from August 17 according to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. The ministry officials confirmed that the civil aviation department has been directed to resume the flights from August 17 and make preparations accordingly. All domestic and international…
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