KATHMANDU, Jan 1: Gaurika's rise (Swimming) The rise of Gaurika Singh was evident in 2019 as well when she became the first Nepali swimmer to win four gold medals at the 13th South Asian Games held in December.

KATHMANDU, May 26: As the government marked its first 100 days on Friday, Prime Minister KP Oli has earned praise for moving against the transport syndicates and gold smuggling rackets, among other things.

Uncover promising cultural sites

December 6, 2017 08:26 am

The nature and culture of a place play a vital role in the development of that area. Both the factors not only contribute to tourism but also give identity to the local residents. Nepal is blessed with cultural and natural beauty, while many parts of this Himalayan nation have yet to be explored. Several small tourist destinations are in dire need of promotion as well as endorsements so as to attract a large number of tourists. Here are some details about the cultural sites in Khotang, Parbat and Syangja.

KATHMANDU, May 17: While it is yet to be seen if the country heads toward the path of political stability and prosperity with the second phase polls still due, the first phase of local level polls held on Sunday across 34 districts has already brought a number of positive outcomes if seen through the sociological lens.

KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is also the chair of the CPN (Maoist Centre), has stated that the country lost a promising leader with the demise of former Minister of State for Finance, Hariraj Khewa.