Author: Onu Akter

Air India is adding more flights to Asia’s top cities, starting July 7, 2025. The airline will launch daily flights to Bangkok, Colombo, and Kathmandu. This step aims to meet rising travel demand and improve international connectivity. The move will give passengers easier access to these popular destinations. More than 7,000 seats per week will now be available. The airline has opened bookings for all new services. Flights will run on narrowbody aircraft. These planes feature a three-class layout, including the Premium Economy option. Here’s how flight frequencies are growing: Delhi to Kathmandu: Grows from 35 to 45 flights weekly.…

Nepal’s national football team is preparing for a major challenge as they aim to qualify for the Asian Cup. Leading this mission is Matt Ross, a man whose journey to the top of Nepalese football is as inspiring as the players he now coaches. Once working as a bus driver, Ross made a bold move to Nepal in search of a football future. This week, Nepal faces Hong Kong in a friendly match as part of their preparations. Matt Ross did not start his career in football. After moving to Nepal, he took on different jobs to support himself, including…

Jordan has announced it will soon host a Nepali business delegation. The purpose of the visit is to explore new opportunities for trade and investment between the two countries. The news was shared at a special event in Kathmandu, which marked 60 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Jordan. The announcement was made by Yousef Mustafa Abdelghani, the non-resident Ambassador of Jordan to Nepal. He said that both countries could benefit from closer cooperation, especially in business sectors such as tourism, manufacturing, and medicine. He also said that private businesses are the main drivers of economic growth and that…

President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged the people of Nepal to stand firmly against caste-based discrimination and untouchability. He gave this message during the observance of the National Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Untouchability, marked every year on Jeth 21 in the Nepali calendar. This day commemorates the 2063 BS declaration of Nepal as a caste discrimination-free nation. In his message, President Paudel wished happiness, peace, and prosperity to all Nepalis living in the country and abroad. He described caste-based discrimination as a serious crime against moral values, human dignity, and social justice. The President emphasized that…

Nepal is launching a new plan to grow its tourism sector by focusing on mountain and spiritual travel. The Ministry of Tourism, led by Minister Badri Prasad Pandey, is promoting the country as a top choice for visitors looking for peace, nature, and meaningful experiences. This plan was shared at the Himalayan Travel Mart in Kathmandu, a key event for the travel industry. More than 250 tourism experts from across the world took part in the event. Over 60 international buyers from 20 countries joined the meeting. It was organized by PATA Nepal and aimed to find new ways to…

A meeting of Nepal’s House of Representatives, scheduled for Wednesday, remains uncertain due to an ongoing dispute over the visit visa scandal. Opposition parties continue to demand the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, saying it is necessary for a fair investigation. On Tuesday, the Parliament Secretariat postponed the scheduled session after talks between the ruling coalition and the opposition failed to resolve the conflict. The House was originally set to meet at 11 a.m. but was delayed to 2 p.m. As no agreement was reached, it was again postponed to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Speaker Devraj Ghimire made efforts to…

President Ramchandra Paudel has called on all Nepalis to unite and take a strong stand against caste-based discrimination and untouchability. He made this appeal in a public message on the occasion of the National Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Untouchability, observed annually on Jeth 21, which falls on June 4 in the Gregorian calendar. In his message, the President wished peace, happiness, and prosperity to all Nepalis living in the country and abroad. He stressed that caste-based discrimination is a crime that violates human dignity, social values, and national unity. He said that such practices weaken the…

Nepal won a thrilling last-ball match against Scotland in their Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in Dundee, Scotland. The victory came with just one ball to spare after Scotland spinner Mark Watt bowled a leg-side wide on the final legal delivery. This chase of 297 runs is the highest successful run chase in Nepal’s One Day International (ODI) history and lifts them off the bottom of the League 2 table. Scotland batted first and set a strong total of 296 runs in their 50 overs. Charlie Tear scored 80 runs, and Finlay McCreath added 55, helping the hosts gain…

Former President of Nepal, Bidya Devi Bhandari, returned to Kathmandu on Monday morning after completing a week-long visit to China. She led a 15-member delegation that included key political figures such as CPN-UML Deputy General Secretary Raghubir Mahaseth, leader Karna Bahadur Thapa, and Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Damodar Bhandari. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Bhandari described the visit as productive but did not share details about the high-level meetings held during her stay. She also avoided commenting on speculation about communist unity or her return to active politics under the CPN-UML. Industry Minister Damodar Bhandari provided a…

Nepal’s Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has announced that the fiscal year 2025/26 budget is realistic and reform-oriented. The budget was prepared to reflect the country’s true economic situation rather than being driven by popularity or short-term political gains. At a recent event in Kathmandu hosted by the Economic Media Society of Nepal, Poudel explained that the budget aims to manage resources wisely and control public spending while encouraging private sector growth. The government’s plan emphasizes better use of public funds, support for investment, job creation, and improving local production. Instead of making promises that cannot be fulfilled, the budget…