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Dawa Yangzum, first South Asian woman to become IFMGA-certified guide
Published On: December 30, 2017 09:15 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, a 27-year-old mountain guide from remote Rolwaling valley of Dolakha, has become the first woman from South Asia to be an internationally-certified mountain guide.
Over 1,100 Nepalis working in Hongshi Shivam plant site
Published On: December 18, 2017 11:30 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
NAWALPARASI, Dec 18: Hongshi Shivam Cement Pvt Ltd, which is setting up its plant at Sardi village of Nawalparasi district, has provided employment to more than 1,000 Nepalis, directly or indirectly, thereby contributing to improving livelihood of the local people.
Seven hotels of star category came into operation in 2017
Published On: December 12, 2017 03:49 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Seven hotels of star category, including one five-star hotel, have opened services in 2017 until the end of November.
No takers for govt's agro-tourism promotion grant
Published On: December 11, 2017 02:10 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Dec 10: Though organic agro tourism is working wonders in our neighboring tourism markets, a government program to promote this niche tourism product has received cold response from stakeholders.
Yak cheese production on the decline
Published On: December 5, 2017 11:35 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Production of yak cheese has declined by almost 50 percent over the past three decades.
More Women climbing Nepali mountains
Published On: December 4, 2017 09:05 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The number of women climbing Mt Everest has increased remarkably over the past decade.
NTB to operate tourist shuttles on poll day
Published On: December 2, 2017 09:23 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is planning to arrange shuttle bus service for tourists on the day of parliamentary and provincial elections that fall on December 7.
We should enhance our service quality
Published On: November 29, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
Nava Raj Dahal is the newly elected president of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) and managing director of Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition Pvt Ltd. The seasoned trekking entrepreneur recently talked to Arpana Ale Magar of Republica on different aspects of Nepali trekking industry and future plans of TAAN. Excerpts:
NOC struggles to fulfill ATF demand
Published On: November 26, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is finding it hard to supply Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to meet the demand of increasing number of aircrafts operating at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
Fate of leave travel allowance program uncertain
Published On: November 21, 2017 04:25 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Leave tourism allowance, a program introduced by the government to support domestic tourism industry, has fallen into uncertainty due to differences between the cabinet and the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA).
Parties set overly ambitious targets for tourism
Published On: November 12, 2017 09:15 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Announcing their manifesto for provincial and parliamentary elections, major political parties have set ambitious annual targets of bringing in three million to five million tourists in the next 10 years.
Paragliding over Kathmandu attracts tourists
Published On: November 11, 2017 12:54 PM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Paragliding, an adventurous sport, has been flourishing as a commercial tourist attraction in Nepal. In Kathmandu, it is becoming popular in recent times.
CAAN tells chopper companies to abide by ACAP rules
Published On: November 7, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has requested helicopter companies not to operate any commercial flights in the Annapurna Conservation Area without taking permission from the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).
Pulse prices are coming down, say traders
Published On: November 2, 2017 08:46 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Price of pulses and beans is expected to down in the coming days, trader say. Officials of Nepal Retailers Association told Republica that as India recorded bumper harvest of different varieties of pulses, beans and legumes and price is going down in the southern neighbor.
Marigolds worth Rs 9 million imported for Tihar
Published On: October 19, 2017 03:30 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Flower traders have imported marigold garlands worth around Rs 9 million for the Tihar festival.
Paddy production projected to grow to record 5.4 million tons
Published On: October 16, 2017 03:30 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Oct 16: The government has projected paddy production to grow by 2 million to a record high of 5.4 million tons in the current fiscal year despite massive floods in country's southern plains in the paddy transplantation season.
Domestic terminal too congested and suffocating: Passengers
Published On: October 14, 2017 09:37 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Oct 13: With the rise in the number of air travelers in domestic routes, the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is overcrowded these days. However, the facilities have not improved accordingly.
Flower imports on the wane as production rises
Published On: October 8, 2017 04:15 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Oct, 8: Nepal is gradually becoming self-sufficient in flowers. According to Dilip Bade, senior vice president of Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), import of flowers is falling in recent years, thanks to rising in flower production.
New entrance fee for Everest region comes into effect
Published On: October 4, 2017 07:50 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Oct 4: Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu district has started levying entrance fee of Rs 2,000 (approximately $20) on every foreigner entering the rural municipality from October 1.
New entrance fee for Everest region comes into effect
Published On: October 4, 2017 04:48 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar
KATHMANDU, Oct 4: Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu district has started levying entrance fee of Rs 2,000 (approximately $20) on every foreigner entering the rural municipality from October 1.
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