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Tripadvisor ranks Kathmandu as second best destination in world for solo travel
Mani Lamichhane, director at the Nepal Tourism Board said that Kathmandu has been listed as the 27th best destination in the world and the 7th best cultural city. Lamichhane said that Tripadvisor ranking Nepal as the second best destination for solo travel is significant for the tourism sector.
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621 drunk driving accidents in five months of current F...
621 drunk driving accidents in five months of current F...
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Democracy fighter Basnet passes away at 98
Democracy fighter Basnet passes away at 98
Jan 14, 2025
66,000 Nepalis seek permanent residence abroad in 2024;...
66,000 Nepalis seek permanent residence abroad in 2024;...
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The death of a buffalo: A tale of survival and sacrifice
The death of a buffalo: A tale of survival and sacrifice
If she hadn’t resisted the hammer blow in the slaughterhouse, she would have been a meat dish a year and a half earlier. A buffalo, destined for slaughter because of low milk yield, miraculously escaped onto the street, saving herself.
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Earthquake Day: Preparedness, rapid response necessary to tackle quake impacts
Earthquake Day: Preparedness, rapid response necessary to ta...
Very few people who lived through the terrifying 1990 BS (1933) earthquake are still alive. Although fewer survivors of that tragedy remain, the current generation faced a similar ordeal during the 2015 earthquake. A recent earthquake in Tibet, impacting Kathmandu, triggered recollections of the dev...
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Three killed in separate incidents across Nepal
Three killed in separate incidents across Nepal
The police have initiated investigations into all three cases.
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National Yoga Day celebrated at SkyWalk Tower in Kathmandu
National Yoga Day celebrated at SkyWalk Tower in Kathmandu
Nepal marked the 10th National Yoga Day with a unique celebration at the Sky Walk Tower in Kathmandu, the tallest skywalk in South Asia. Organized by Ashtanga Yoga Nepal and supported by various local organizations, the event drew 150 participants for a morning of yoga, meditation, and mantra chanti...
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Is Nepal Losing its Soulful Grip on Yoga?
Is Nepal Losing its Soulful Grip on Yoga?
Yoga's popularity is skyrocketing, but in Nepal, its birthplace, a battle is brewing between tradition and commercialism. This ancient practice, once revered for its spiritual depth, is now being packaged for tourists as "Instagrammable" moments in luxurious retreats, sometimes overshadowing its tru...
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Missing elderly man found dead after two and a half months
Missing elderly man found dead after two and a half months
DSP Shyam Aryal of the District Police Office, Makwanpur, said Tika Ram Praja, 70, from Bharta, Kailash Rural Municipality-7 in Makwanpur, was found dead in a decomposed state. He had gone missing on October 30 while returning from his niece’s house in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-9.
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Devotees throng Devghat to take holy bath on the occasion of Makar Sankranti
Devotees throng Devghat to take holy bath on the occasion of...
Thousands of devotees have been pouring into the Devghatdham from early morning today to observe the Maghe Sankranti Fair.
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Two years since Yeti Airlines crash: An aviation tragedy hard to forget
Two years since Yeti Airlines crash: An aviation tragedy har...
The weather that day was exceptionally clear. Maghe Sankranti filled the air with a palpable festive spirit. Pokhara’s residents were celebrating the festival with enthusiasm. Clear skies showcased the Himalayan range to the north, serene sunshine bathed the city, and Pokhara beamed with joy f...
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SEE for this academic year to commence on March 20
SEE for this academic year to commence on March 20
The Examination Controller's Office under the National Examination Board has published the timetable for the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) for Grade 10 for the academic session 2081 BS.
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Maghe Sankranti festival being celebrated today
Maghe Sankranti festival being celebrated today
The Maghe Sankranti festival is being celebrated across the country today by several communities, including the Tharus and Magars. The day is called Maghe or Makar Sankranti as the sun transitions from the Sagittarius zodiac sign to Capricorn.
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