Officials will discuss additional cross-border air entry points critical for the viability of Pokhara and Bhairahawa international airports.

Draft bills propose separating airport operations from aviation regulation in a major institutional overhaul aimed at improving safety, transparency and compliance with international standards.

Paddy transplantation has reached just 32.4 percent of the country’s 1.37 million hectares, well behind last year’s pace, though officials and experts say the season can still recover by July-end.

First nationwide survey shows more than half of Nepali households travel as tourists, with Gen Alpha and Gen Z making the most trips while shopping, family visits and health remain the biggest travel drivers.

Bench orders government agencies to explain why no investigation has been launched into the controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft, despite billions in public losses and years of failed operations.

Under the proposed law, domestic airlines would be liable to pay compensation of up to $100,000 if a passenger suffers serious injury, disability or death in an accident during boarding, the flight or disembarkation.

On average, each institution spends around Rs11.04 million annually, charges students a monthly fee of Rs3,305 and pays employees an average monthly salary of Rs15,683.

Export earnings rose despite modest production growth. Traders urge diversification beyond India and stronger direct access to Middle Eastern and South Asian markets.

With the European Union maintaining its flight ban on Nepali airlines in its latest safety list, the new government faces pressure to bifurcate CAAN and deliver aviation reform.

Decision comes as prices fall and procurement strategy is revised, but farmers continue to face pressure during peak paddy planting period.

Fund warns of growing stablecoin and crypto flows, calls for regulatory framework to safeguard financial stability; praises reforms in cooperative sector oversight and governance.

Stationed at Camp II, Nepal’s first Everest rangers monitor climbers, enforce waste rules and tackle growing garbage on the peak.

From carrying oxygen cylinders and expedition supplies to hauling human waste and garbage off the mountain, drones are transforming Everest logistics. Sherpas see the technology as a safety tool rather than a threat to their livelihoods.

Visa-free access, easier payments, the revival of the Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage and affordable airfares are drawing Indian travellers back to Nepal.

Wagle unveils sweeping tax reforms, privatisation plans and major infrastructure targets, but critics question the record borrowing and feasibility of achieving 7 percent growth amid economic fragility.