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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.
Jan 14, 2025
621 drunk driving accidents in five months of current F...
621 drunk driving accidents in five months of current F...
Jan 14, 2025
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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Tension flares in Biratnagar after dozer hits student
Tension flares in Biratnagar after dozer hits student
BIRATNAGAR, Feb 23: Tension has flared in Biratnagar after a dozer rammed into a college student on Thursday.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
CIAA arrests two staffers at Land Revenue Office, Bhaktapur
CIAA arrests two staffers at Land Revenue Office, Bhaktapur
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) arrested a junior officer of Land Revenue Office, Bhaktapur in the charge of taking bribes.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Leopard rampage worries locals of Ilam
Leopard rampage worries locals of Ilam
ILAM, Feb 23: Locals of northern belt of Ilam district have been in worrisome state with growing rampage of leopard in human settlement.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Bhada rivulet suspension bridge inaugurated
Bhada rivulet suspension bridge inaugurated
BARDIYA, Feb 23: The newly-constructed suspension bridge over the Bhada rivulet at Dhadabar VDC, Bhada of Bardiya was inaugurated on Wednesday.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Museum to be set up for preserving Tharu culture-State Minister Baniya
Museum to be set up for preserving Tharu culture-State Minis...
KANCHANPUR, Feb 23: Minister of State for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Indra Bahadur Baniya has said the government is setting up museums in Bardiya and Kanchanpur with a view to preserving Tharu culture.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Hispid hare found dead
Hispid hare found dead
SOLUKHUMBU, Feb 23: A Himalayan hare has been found dead at Gudel VDC of Solukhumbu district.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Kotbada killings still haunt families
Kotbada killings still haunt families
HEKRANG, Feb 23: Ever since the Kotbada airport became officially operational from February 11, the family members of the 35 airport construction workers killed during the Maoist insurgency have been forced to recall the dark day.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY
Pashupati ready for Shivaratri
Pashupati ready for Shivaratri
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Guthi Sansthan has said that it has completed all the celebratory and ritualistic preparations for Maha Shivaratri, a major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, to be observed tomorrow.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
Suicides on the rise in Baitadi
Suicides on the rise in Baitadi
BAITADI, Feb 23: Alarming cases of suicide have been noticed in Baitadi district. According to police, on an average the district witnesses a case of suicide every 12 days. Among others, the report has highlighted domestic and economic issues as the most common factors.
Feb 23, 2017
SOCIETY, VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels
Valley Pollution Levels
The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day.
Feb 23, 2017