Indore, May 14 (IANS) The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Thursday announced a special religious tour to Nepal under the Bharat Gaurav scheme, offering pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh and nearby regions an opportunity to visit major spiritual and tourist destinations in the neighbouring country. The ‘Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra’ will leave from Indore on June 12 through a Deluxe AC tourist train, officials said on Wednesday.According to IRCTC, this is the first time…
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Kathmandu, May 12 (IANS) A Nepali mountain guide passed away in the course of acclimatisation in the Mount Qomolangma region, said a government official. He died on Sunday, reports Xinhua news agency.Bijay Ghimire, 35, who had successfully been to the 8,848.86-meter peak three times in 2016, 2019 and 2023, died of altitude sickness. “He died while performing his responsibility as a mountain guide,” said Himal Gautam, information officer at the Department of Tourism, in a statement on Monday even…
Kathmandu, May 11 (IANS) Human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Monday expressed grave concern over the forced eviction and displacement of several thousand residents from informal settlements along riverside corridors in Kathmandu, as the Nepali government bulldozed those settlements. The government began the campaign to remove the settlements by bulldozing houses starting on April 25, drawing both praise and criticism from different sections of soc…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Balendra Shah of Nepal deliberately refused to meet India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and United States envoy Sergio Gor on separate occasions, sparking debate in Kathmandu about sovereignty, protocol, and the risks of straining ties with major partners, according to reports. “PM’s policy of not meeting foreign officials needs more nuance,” highlighted an editorial in The Kathmandu Post, adding that he “need not meet every foreign officia…
Kathmandu, May 11 (IANS) Passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight whose landing gear caught fire during landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Monday morning were safely evacuated, a senior official of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said. A fire suddenly broke out in the rear landing gear of a Turkish Airlines plane arriving in Kathmandu from Istanbul at around 6:35 a.m., prompting authorities to initiate evacuation measures.Gyanendra Bhul, information officer at CA…
Kathmandu, May 3 (IANS) In a decisive step that shocked many, Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Poudel on Saturday issued an ordinance for the removal of 1,594 political appointees from previous years in a single stroke.The move has triggered widespread disruption across Nepal’s administrative sector. Officials across universities, state-owned enterprises, regulatory bodies, councils, boards, research institutes, and media organisations have been dismissed, leaving many institutions without lead…
Kathmandu, April 30 (IANS) US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday evening, becoming the second senior US official to visit Nepal in the past 10 days.The visit comes in the backdrop of increased diplomatic activity following the formation of the new government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on March 27, with a series of high-level engagements involving major global powers.Earlier, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Aff…
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Bollywood star Manisha Koirala, on Wednesday morning, offered a serene glimpse into her parents’ early morning routine. She shared simple yet heartwarming moments from their daily life amid nature.Taking to her social media account, the actress posted a series of visuals capturing the calm yet endearing moments of her parents from their morning routine.In one of the stories on her social media account, Manisha posted a picture of her father taking a peaceful stroll surr…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, on Monday morning took to her social media account and shared a heartfelt note reflecting on her deep connection with art and her recent experiences in Kathmandu. The actress revealed how the city continues to inspire her creatively and emotionally.Taking to her social media accoun, the actress wrote, “The art scene in Kathmandu continues to inspire me deeply.” She added, “As someone who has always loved art—and is fortunate to c…
Kathmandu, April 12 (IANS) Nepal’s new Prime Minister Balendra Shah has NPR 14.6 million in his bank account, according to property details made public on Sunday by the Prime Minister along with other members of his Cabinet. As per the Corruption Prevention Act, 2002, Ministers and other high-level government officials are required to submit their asset details to designated government bodies within 60 days of assuming office.However, there is no provision requiring those details to be made publ…