Paragliding in Pokhara attracts crowds of domestic tourists

Paragliding in Pokhara has become the choice of the youth. At this time, a crowd of domestic tourists can be seen paragliding in the sky of Pokhara. About 80 per cent of them are young people. Krishna Bhandari, chairman of the Nepal Air Sports Association, said that attraction of youth in paragliding was on rise after the resumption of commercial flights since September 30 after the government lifted the ban. He said that 70 per cent of domestic tourists paragliding in Pokhara were from Kaski and...

Remittance inflow surges by 8.1% in two months amid COVID-19

Despite the surge of COVID-19, the money sent home by Nepali migrants in the two months (mid-July to mid-September) of the current fiscal year 2020/21 increased by 8.1 per cent. According to the macroeconomic and financial report of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), remittance inflow rose to Rs. 165.73 billion in the review months compared to a decrease of 0.6 per cent in the same period of the previous year. In the US dollar terms, remittance inflows increased by 2.6 per cent to USD 1.39 billion in the...

Economy will be revived in 'V shape' with everyone's efforts: FM Poudel   

Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel has said he has emphasized on six major sectors for making the economy vibrant and for rescuing it from the adverse impact of COVID-19. 

Agreement signed for construction of mini-grid project

The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) have initiated construction of a mini-grid connecting the micro and small hydroelectricity projects unreached by the national transmission grid.    

Despite Indian ban on export, onions arriving in Kathmandu

Although the Indian government has imposed a ban on the export of onion, Indian onion is still arriving in Nepal. “Onion is entering Nepal from India despite the ban in the export by the government of India,” said Binaya Shrestha, deputy director and information officer of Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market Development Board. According to him, around 30-40 tonnes of Indian onion is being supplied to the Kalimtai market on the daily basis for the last couple of weeks. The arrival of onion...

Lamjung's Rainaskot attracts hordes of visitors

Tourists have started flocking to Rainaskot, a historical and tourist village in Lamjung district. Number of tourists visiting Rainaskot in Rainas Municipality 9 is increasing day by day although they are not provided accommodation service. According to the locals, the village has been flooded with tourists since the beginning of Dashain festival. According to Khadka Bahadur Gurung, chairman of Rainaskot Community Homestay, the number of tourists visiting the village is increasing at this time.

Dry port construction process to be forwarded soon: Minister Bhatta

Talking to journalists associated with the Press Association Nepal at his residence at Godawari Municipality-1 here Friday, Minister Bhatta reiterated that the government would forward the dry port related works with utmost priority.

Daregauda, a new tourist destination in Baglung (Photo Feature)

Situated 2,475 meters above the sea-level, dozens of mountain ranges including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manapathi and Machhapuchre, along with Myagdi, Parbat and Gulmi can be seen from the Dareganda Hill.

Tatopani customs office functional after setting up isolation yard

The Tatopani border point, a major customs point between Nepal and China, which had been closed since October 6 due to detection of COVID-19, has come into operation from Thursday. According to Lal Bahadur Khatri, chief at Tatopani Dry Port and Customs Office, the customs has resumed from today as the Chinese authority has started sending containers carrying goods to the Nepali customs yard.

Construction of mini Great Wall in Bandipur at final stage

Mukundeshwori mini great wall, a trekking trail along with a wall resembling the Great Wall of China, which is being constructed at Bandipur Gaunpalika in Tanahun has reached its final stage. This mini great wall is being constructed with the financial aid of the Gunpalika. The construction of a 1,100-metre mini great wall was initiated in a bid to further promote the tourism of Bandipur, which is popularly known as the queen of the hills. It is expected that following the completion of the structure,...

Import resumes via Totopani border point

A container truck carrying apples entered via the checkpoint which was closed since September 27. The office further said at least seven Chinese containers will bring in goods to Nepali yards from Friday.

Farmers to get relief as govt set support value of paddy grains in time

The ministry’s spokesperson and joint secretary Dr Hari Bahadur KC said the support value of paddy grains has been set assessing other market and the market at the border with neighbouring country and inflection and providing 20 percent profit of the total production cost of farmers.

World Bank approves $80 Million Project to boost Nepal’s agriculture sector

The World Bank has approved a $80 million (equivalent to Rs 9.44 billion) project today to bolster Nepal’s agriculture sector by strengthening rural market linkages and promoting entrepreneurship while creating jobs to support post-COVID-19 recovery.  

110 dragon fruit plants grown by grafting one sapling brought from Malaysia

By grafting the one dragon fruit plant that he had brought with him, Magar had planted 10 dragon fruits on his farm in the beginning. "I was able to Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 60,000 in the first year of farming," said Magar.

Farmers in Mahottari elate after establishment of Agriculture Knowledge Centre 

Local farmers have no bound of happiness following the establishment and subsequent operation of an Agriculture Knowledge Centre at the district headquarters.    

NEPSE index touches highest point in last three years

The capital market that opened after Dashain festival on Wednesday showed bullish trend with a major increment of 41.20 points in NEPSE index. The index that opened at 1,606.26 in the morning increased by 2.57 per cent to close at 1,647.45 points in the afternoon. With this increment, the NEPSE index has reached the highest position in the last three years. It is the highest position of the index after 10 August, 2017 when the index was at 1,653.53 points. Before Dahsain holidays, the NEPSE index...

Tatopani transit re-opens

The Chinese side had closed the transit on October 6 citing detection of COVID-19 infection in some Nepali employees. Lorries would enter into Nepal only on Thursday although the transit resumed after meeting health guidelines following agreement between Nepal and China, said Lal Bahadur Khatri.

Chinese workers keep the construction work moving in Tanahun Hydel Project during Dashain

Some 200 Nepali and 50 Chinese workers have been deployed in the construction site by Sino Hydro, a Chinese Company that had received the deal to construct the second package of the project.

Duduwa rural municipality building under construction at Rs 10 million   

A well-equipped office building is being constructed over 20 kaththa land at ward-3, Bankatti where the rural municipality’s centre was located. The four-storied modern building is under construction at an estimated cost of Rs 102.21 million.

No Dashain Mela events this year

Dashain is all about wearing new clothes and eating good food for Samjhana Karki, 23, of Balaju. But this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Karki and family are compromising with their Dashain celebrations. "As my dad got furloughed from his job, currently I am the only earning member of the family," said Karki, who works as a salesgirl in a cosmetic store. "But due to the pandemic, the cosmetic business has all dried up and the owner has said that my salary would also be compromised." Karki said...