This year’s Chhath festival concluded today with devotees offering Argha to the rising Sun. The four-day festival, which began last Saturday, reached its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concluded this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country, including in Kathmandu. Chhath was celebrated…
A long-awaited solution to Kathmandu Valley’s notorious traffic congestion at Koteshwor Chowk is set to materialize with the construction of a cut-and-cover tunnel and two flyovers. For this ambitious infrastructure project, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide Nepal with a concessional loan of NPR 40 billion (approximately USD 300 million). The loan carries…
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has organized a significant interaction program with private sector entrepreneurs and businesses in the presence of Damodar Bhandari, the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. The Chamber raised concerns about the ambiguities in Maximum Retail Price (MRP) implementation and the lack of adequate public awareness, which are adversely affecting…
Hindu devotees have begun the Chaturmas fast by planting Tulsi (holy basil) saplings in their homes today on the occasion of Harishayani Ekadashi, also known as Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi. The Chaturmas festival, observed for four months, also begins from this...
Traffic has resumed on the previously blocked Nala-Bhaktapur road section from this morning after a temporary fix was implemented. The bridge at the border of Banepa Municipality Wards 4 and 1 in Kavre collapsed on Friday night, disrupting vehicular movement....
Prabesh Yadav Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepal faces a significant challenge in meeting its ambitious target of 1.6 million tourists for 2024. Despite a strong start, with 583,016 tourists arriving from January to June, the current monthly average of 96,169 falls...
Yashoda Ayer Kathmandu, Nepal - Goldstar Shoes, a household name in Nepal's footwear industry, continues to captivate consumers with its blend of quality craftsmanship, stylish designs, and affordability. Established decades ago, the brand has become synonymous with durability and comfort,...
Prabesh Yadav Nepal has experienced a significant rise in the number of restaurant franchises opening across its towns and districts in recent years. Eateries such as Burger House, Chicken Station, and Bajeko Sekuwa are now ubiquitous, from the bustling streets...
Anamika Rai Street Dog Care (SDC) is a renowned animal welfare organization established in February 2009 in Boudha. Founded by Andrea Bringmann from Germany, a dedicated guardian of over 4000 street dogs for the past 15 years, the organization operates...
Nepal hosted its first-ever Waste Management & Climate Conference (WMCC) at Hotel Soaltee on the occasion of World Environment Day. The event was organized by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), The Coca-Cola Foundation, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Khaalisisi,...
