For decades, Nepal has been one of the must-visit holiday destinations for Indians. They come to see the mystical mountains, visit the Pashupatinath shrine in Kathmandu and to go to Kailash Manasarovar in China, or to dive into one of the casinos—and for a host of other reasons. But the number of Indian visitors has […]
Read MoreOn October 27, around 50 individuals of a high-profile group of American corporate CEOs flew to Everest for a sightseeing tour. Over 15 chopper flights were conducted from Lukla to 5,545 meter-high Kala Patthar. They clicked photos and selfies for a few minutes and returned to Kathmandu. The group spent nearly Rs16.20 million on chopper […]
Read MoreMaldivian Airlines will bring in a wide body aircraft and commence flights to four major cities in China, including Beijing, starting January 2025, a move that can give significant boost to the archipelagic nation’s tourism industry. In addition to China, Maldivian Airlines plans to operate wide-body aircraft flights to European destinations, Maldives’ Minister of Transport […]
Read MoreBhutan transferred 502 Bitcoin (BTC), worth around USD 49.42 million, to two cryptocurrency exchange platforms, Binance and Singaporean-based crypto-asset trading firm, QCP Capital, on December 10. This marks the latest Bitcoin transfer by the government since October this year. Such deposits of cryptocurrency exchanges are often associated with intentions to sell. As of yesterday, one […]
Read MoreThe World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Thursday approved a $100 million development policy operation (DPO) to help Nepal enhance its ongoing efforts to implement green, resilient, and inclusive development. The World Bank said in a statement that this is the second in a programmatic series of three DPOs designed to strengthen the enabling […]
Read MoreThey aim to emphasise India’s commitment to ensuring the security of visitors through coordinated efforts involving the Indian government, the West Bengal administration, and the local business community. Traders in Kolkata’s New Market area, popularly referred to as “Mini Bangladesh” and known for its vibrant markets, Bangladeshi cuisine, and cultural exchanges, have launched a campaign […]
Read MoreIndia does not support any statement of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled after being ousted from power in the face of mass student and public agitation, said the country’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri. This information was reported by the Indian media The Hindu in a report on Thursday (December 12). In addition, Vikram […]
Read MoreTaliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed the killing in what he deplored as “a cowardly attack” carried out by the ISIS group. Interior Ministry officials told The Associated Press news agency the explosion was caused by a suicide bombing. A government source, who asked to remain anonymous, told the AFP news agency that the explosion […]
Read MorePakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the economic challenges have been effectively addressed, and the country is on the right path to achieving stability. Virtually addressing the inaugural session of the Second International Islamic Capital Markets Conference & Expo on Thursday, the finance minister said Pakistan had faced significant economic challenges, which were […]
Read MoreAmidst the deteriorating ties with India, Bangladesh is reportedly building closer trade relations with Pakistan. In a recent development, which could be a cause of concern for India, Bangladesh has decided to import large quantities of sugar from Pakistan, a clear snub to New Delhi, as India is one of Bangladesh’s largest importers. Notably, Bangladesh […]
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