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Nepal-Israel sign agreement on visa waiver
Kathmandu: An agreement between Nepal and Israel has been signed for visa waiver for people holding diplomatic passports. Nepal’s envoy to Israel Anjan Shakya and Israeli counterpart and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi signed the agreement during a special function held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel in Jerusalem.…
Read More »Indrajatra gets postponed
According to Indrajatra organizing committee, Kathmandu branch chief Hari Prasad Subedi, since lock down was imposed in Kathmandu valley from Wednesday night due to increasing risk of Coronavirus the logs of wood needed for Indrajatra were not fetched. The specific time allocated to cut down the woods for Indrajatra was…
Read More »Haritalika Teej being celebrated
Today is August 21 and the Nepali month of Bhadra. This day in Nepal is being celebrated as Haritalika Teej or Women’s festival, specially among the Hindu women today. The Teej is celebrated for three consecutive days. The women decorate and beautify themselves in red saris, red tika and green,…
Read More »Machhapuchhre model trek attracting tourists
Gandaki: (RSS): Machhapuchhare model trek in Pokhara is becoming a popular tourist destinations to observe the fascinating panorama of Himalaya ranges, natural beauty and pristine villages. Visitors including both domestic as well as foreigners have increased in the recent years to enjoy trips on this model trek that falls in…
Read More »Torrential rain with lightening and thunder ahead
Kathmandu: The country is likely to see heavy torrential rain with thunder and lightening on Thursday in Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudur Paschim provinces according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The country is likely to experience light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at several places. The weather throughout…
Read More »Coronavirus death rises to 120 and case tally soars to 28,938
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Coronavirus death number has risen to 120 and total confirmed cases as many as 28,938 according to the Ministry of Health and Population that confirmed 681 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday. Of the total new cases found today, 159 virus cases are reported from Kathmandu valley where…
Read More »Fascinating Greenery of Kalinchowk
Words/Photo: Jiwan Lama Dolkha: Kalinchowk-the famous religious spot-these days is shrouded in fascinating greenery. The spot which remains evergreen with natural beauty and greenery seems to be all the more decorated with the added beauty of nature in rainy season. Kalinchowk situated at 3842 m above sea level which is…
Read More »Pokhara under lock down
The lock down period will last for next five days according to the Kaski district administration officials. With the imposition of lock down, all activities have been suspended except most essential services in around Pokhara and district. People have been asked to confine themselves within the houses and all vehicular…
Read More »Prohibitory orders imposed in Kathmandu until August 26
Kathmandu: Prohibitory orders have been imposed in three districts of Kathmandu valley until August 26 due to increasing risk of Coronavirus with effect from Wednesday night. The prohibitory orders barring essential services were clamped after Kathmandu valley saw sudden spike of Coronavirus cases and posed high risk recently according to…
Read More »Kusunda Ghantu at Duradanda Homestay
Kathmandu: Ghantu is one of the traditional dance of hill people based on ancient legends. It is usually danced on Baisakh prunima and Buddha prunima by Gurung, Magar and Dura community. The dance has special method of performance which is performed for three days and three nights. The method of…
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NMA Introduces Revised Curriculum for Professional Mountaineering Training
Kathmandu: The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has introduced a revised curriculum for its Professional …
