Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

PM Karki calls for promotion of overlooked tourist destinations



KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki, who also holds the portfolio of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, has highlighted the need to identify, promote, and develop overlooked tourist destinations to boost foreign exchange earnings, generate employment, and increase income.

In a message on the occasion of the 46th World Tourism Day, the Prime Minister highlighted Nepal’s unique natural beauty, rich biodiversity, multi-ethnic and multilingual culture, and world-famous mountains as factors that make the country an attractive destination for tourists.

“Tourism must become a strong foundation for the national economy. Although the sector faced challenges due to the recent Gen-Z movement, recovery efforts have already begun,” PM Karki said.

Publish Date : 27 September 2025 17:52 PM

Karnali Chief Minister Shahi to seek vote of confidence

KARNALI: The Karnali Provincial Assembly is scheduled to meet today,

Five provinces likely to receive heavy rain today

KATHMANDU: Monsoon winds are currently influencing weather conditions across Nepal,

Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of

Floods and landslides block several highways across country

KATHMANDU: Several major roads across the country have been blocked

NRB fixes foreign currency exchange rates for today

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the foreign exchange