Support For Tonga

Tonga is a tropical archipelago nation situated deep into the South Pacific. It is home to a population of just 105,000. Tongans are known for their spirituality and humility, yet otherwise respectful nature. Yet this country has been struck by tragedy over the past week due to a mighty volcanic eruption.  The eruption was so powerful that it could be heard thousands of miles away.

Coronavirus affects Pokhara's tourism

Pokhara's tourism has been badly affected due to the third wave of the coronavirus. Lakeside, the main tourist area of ​​Pokhara, which used to bustle till late night, now wears a deserted look. Presently, it is difficult to see any activity of tourists even during the day. Hotels, restaurants, shopping centres and other business houses in the main areas of the lakeside are open. However, they are in a dilemma whether to open their shops or not as there is no business.

PM directs EC to make local poll preparations

The Election Commission (EC) has proposed with the government to hold local elections on May 18. During a meeting between Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and the officials of the Election Commission on Tuesday afternoon, the officials of the commission advised the government to hold the election on May 18. Issuing a press statement, Spokesperson of the commission Shaligram Sharma Poudel informed that during the discussion, the EC officials have suggested the government hold the local level election...

NRB to introduce psychometric scoring in credit mobilisation

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on psychometric scoring solution with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a subsidiary of the World Bank Group. It said that the MoU will help in generating credit scores on the basis of individual’s capacity, behaviour, style and qualification, rather than the credit history.

Nepali Argeli paper used to make Japanese Yen

Gaurishankar Rural Municipality in northern Dolakha is famous for its Argeli production. But not just any Argeli, mind you. The Argeli produced here is special, so special that it is used to make the paper for Japanese Yen. Ramesh Gurung of Hupchi, Gaurishankar–7 is one of the farmers who grows Argeli for Japanese currency and he said that only ‘A’ graded Argeli plants could be used to make the Yen banknotes. “A [graded] plants grow from mid-October to mid-February and are exported to Japan...

Sonam Lhosar greetings

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stated that festivals like Sonam Lhosar enhance mutual harmony, tolerance and brotherhood among Nepalis and strengthen national unity. Greeting the Tamang community on the occasion of the festival, President Bhadari said that such celebrations helped preserve our identity and culture. Sonam Lhosar marks the beginning of the new year for the Tamang community. Celebrated every year on the first day of the bright fortnight of the solar month of Magh, Tamangs mark...

Festivals deepen goodwill: PM

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has extended message of best wishes to the Tamang Community on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar for their happiness, peace, good health and long life. In a message today, the PM has stated that Nepal has its own culture and traditions of different languages, religions and communities.

Sonam Lhosar being marked today

People of the Tamang community are marking ‘Sonam Lhosar’ as New Year on Wednesday across the nation.   The Tamangs mark Sonam Lhosar as their New Year every year. The government has also announced a public holiday across the country on the occasion.

Dhangadhi Airport upgrading work gathers momentum

Work to upgrade the Dhangadhi Airport, the only airport of Sudurpaschim Province, has moved forward. Preliminary work has been carried out to upgrade the airport to a regional-level airport.

Fresh Jumbo Terror

Human-wildlife conflict has emerged as an issue that remains unresolved so far, resulting in damage and losses on both sides. In fact, the incidents of wild animals fatally attacking people and injuring them are rising. Many other incidents of crop damage and killing of domestic animals are reported from around the country. The losses of lives and properties naturally make people angry which results in revenge killing. As a result, wild animals get killed and injured despite the prevalence of legal...