However, due to the coronavirus spread, Nepal’s tourism industry has suffered immensely. Travel restrictions, vaccines diplomacy and with widespread confusion, tourism operators were dealt a cruel blow by the pandemic.

Now, as the world is limping to normalcy, Nepal Tourism Board has jumped into the fray by coming up with an ambitious plan which would boost the recovery of the tourism across the nation. The board estimated that the landlocked country would witness 200,000 tourist footfalls by mid-July 2022.

To prop the sector, the board has announced a mammoth budget of NPR 920 million. This monetary infusion shall usher in new trends in Nepali tourism sector. In this post, let’s have a look at what changes await tourists and tourism operators of Nepal.

Also Read: 5 Cafés Which Reflect the Serene Nature of Kathmandu

1) Advertisements Blitzkrieg

The board is doubling down on the tourism advertisements by pumping in about NPR 140 million. This monetary boost will also pave for international travel marts participation across the globe. Additionally, a substantial portion of the budget which is NPR 40 million will be used for promotions through digital marketing.

The tourism board has also earmarked funds for emergency travel operations and pitched funding of NPR 20 million for proposed research of an online market system. A whooping NPR 15 million has been allotted for the development of information centers in various provinces.

The NTB is aiming ramp up Nepal’s international diplomatic missions and increase its presence in Indian and China by promoting the Himalayan nation as destination for tourists. It shall also partner with private sector players to push packages to Indians and Chinese.

2) Focus on Heritage

NTB will spending NPR 73 million to promote and implement heritage conservation. The board will also hold fairs and festivals in specific regions to improve the heritage in those regions. The fairs will attract tourists and that would bring in more revenue which will better the heritage value in long term.

Also Read: Trek or vacation? Do Both at these Nepali Basecamps

3) Pokhara-centric events

Pokhara NTB office will be recipient of NPR 45 million to boost promotion of heritage areas in the region. The office responded positively by stating that they will also use the funds to train the personnel using those funds.

4) Betterment of Human Resources

NTB has announced an overhaul of human resources in the tourism sector. They are planning to shoulder NPR 180 million of expenses which shall improve the working standard of personnel. The funds will be utilized for tourism operations.

Also Read: Nepali Restaurants which Cook Sekuwa to Perfection

5) Rejuvenating Rural Tourism

The NTB has decided to propel rural tourism across the nation. They have decided to give some of tourist areas a facelift and endow them some brand value. The region which will be focused upon is Tokha in Kathmandu.

Other places which will be bettered are Myagdi, Parbat, Baglung, Gulmi, Syangja, Tanahun, Kaski, Gorkha, Dhading, Arghakanchi, Nuwakot and Kavre. These areas will be promoted as agro tourism destinations. Chure is also being considered for the facelift and the Indo-Nepal border region is being considered for religious tourism centric promotions.

There will also be travel marts across all provinces and Province 1 will be projected as health tourism hub. Lastly, Sundarpaschim province will be promoted as a farm-stay destination.

6) Giving Credit Where it is Due

There are always those who slog more than the others and shoulder more responsibilities. NTB has decided to appreciate their efforts by announcing that it shall honor the tourism operators and personnel who are in mountain tourism.  These people will be appreciated by giving them cash prizes and medals for their work. Special laurels await the people who bring in the most tourists to Nepal.

Also Read: Hidden Gems of Nepal that Every Tourist Should Explore

7) Going the Extra Mile

Kathmandu was devoid of a tourist bus station and its absence was an inconvenience for ages. The roadways in Jamal doubled up as a bus station until now and the tourists’ busses were to be found in Sorhakhutte.

NTB is planning to an end to these woes by installing a bus station in the capital city. They have gone ahead and allocated the funds for this construction.

Stay Tuned to NepaliSansar for More Nepal Special Stories!

More Special Articles:

• Shakthi Peeths One Should Visit this Dashain Navaratri!
• Offbeat Activities that One Should Not Miss out in Nepal
• How Agriculture and Animal Husbandry are Reshaping Nepali Economy
• 15 Best Jobs for Nepalis in the United States!
• How Much Does it Cost for Nepali Student to Study in the US?
• Top 5 Famous Nepali Temples in the US
• Richest Nepalese in the World

The post 7 Budgetary Highlights Which Are Set to Spruce Up Nepali Tourism appeared first on Nepali Sansar.

About 4,141 people submitted their swab samples, and they were tested for the virus on the same day. 218 samples were detected to be positive for the virus. Parallelly, antigen testing pointed out 2 new infections.

Nepal has 5,361 active cases of COVID-19, and 4,964 infected people are battling the infection in home isolation. 261 people are in institutional isolation, while 109 are fighting the virus in ICUs’. 27 infected people are clinging on to their lives on ventilators.

94 people are shunning the viral infections in quarantine facilities. Until now, 11,574 people have passed away due to the coronavirus in Nepal.

Kathmandu Valley registered 129 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, and 89 new infections cropped in Kathmandu. 33 new coronavirus were also unearthed in the Lalitpur districts.

Stay Tuned to NepaliSansar for Latest Nepal News Updates!

More Articles:

• 5 Cafés Which Reflect the Serene Nature of Kathmandu
• Nepal Bars Entry for South Africans
• Nepali trade deficit widens to NPR 568.17 billion
• Trek or vacation? Do Both at these Nepali Basecamps
• Nepal’s Chief Justice Tries to End Judiciary Crisis

The post Nepal witnesses COVID-19 uptick with 220 new cases appeared first on Nepali Sansar.

While mountains and base camps are packed to the rafters with trekking enthusiasts, there are certain nooks and corners of the city where one can relax and enjoy the moment.

It is a tad challenging for tourists to locate these peaceful cafés as they are not lit up with a massive sign like the Starbucks siren.

Contrary to the general perception, these cafés are better than Starbucks and other coffee chains as one gets to sip on coffee nestled amidst the Himalayas and a lovely atmosphere.

So, without further ado, let’s have a look at these cafés.

1) BIA Café

Located in Kimdole, Swayambhu, Bodhisattvas In Action or BIA is popular for its coffee and its book collection. Yes, this café has avid bookworms thronging this shop as it has shelves full of diverse books. The book collection will be the first to catch your eye when you visit BIA.

The tables, which are placed on the shelves, are stylized so that you feel that you are not in a concrete jungle. Sporting asymmetric shapes and brown finishes, the tables and books give the people who come over a homely feeling.

However, this is not a library to check out the books, and the café is yet to retail novels. So, it is better to set aside time to read the books while sipping on the coffee when one is heading over there.

Also Read: Trek or vacation? Do Both at these Nepali Basecamps

2) Café Soma

Café Soma is more of a bookstore than a coffee shop with bookshelves that extend to the ceiling. Yet, with ornate tables topped with a green slab of stone, this coffee shop has created a reading culture among the coffee lovers who visit it.

Situated in Jhamsikhel and Baluwatar, the café is famous for friendly catering staff who don’t shunt away the readers after a short time. So the customers can stay there for as long as they want. Sweetening the deal is that the customers can enjoy the food sold at the café.

3) Mo:mo la Palpasa Café

Mo:mo la Palpasa Café is quite popular amongst coffee lovers as it serves excellent coffee. Established in Bhimsengola in the Baneshwar vicinity, the café offers a peaceful realm for the bookworms who want to forget their lives’ humdrum. The café’s ambiance is similar to a standard living room and offers momos its USP. The café is also thronged for its coffee beans, which have earned rave reviews from customers who also enjoy free wi-fi.

Also Read: 7 Nepali Restaurants which Cook Sekuwa to Perfection

4) Freak Street Kaffe

Freak Street Kaffe is in the heart of Kathmandu, Basantapur, and is situated at Freak Street. It is pretty easy to spot this café, and geniality is in the air. As the other cafés in this blog, there are books loaded up on the beautiful beige shelves.

The store’s beauty is accentuated by the casual seating arrangements that are similar to the lawn chairs. In general, the café has enough visual assortments to make the ambiance aesthetically quaint.

5) Ujamma Koffie

Ujamma Koffie is the only café in this blog that issues a library card to its customers. This systematic streamlining has encouraged a lovely reading culture and has increased customer retention as one doesn’t have to stay there to read their books.

The café is in Shankhamul, and customers can relish the coffee while soaking in the knowledge from the political, historical, and other books. What betters the visit here is that the café is known to give discounts on their coffee. Overall, this is one café that takes customer loyalty seriously.

Also Read: 7 Hidden Gems of Nepal that Every Tourist Should Explore

Capping it off

As one can observe, Nepal has a lot to offer. One can soak in not just the Himalayan sights but also the culture of Nepal by visiting these cafés where books, pleasant atmosphere, and coffee go well. Unlike a library where one has to be silent, one can partake in fun and interact with the locals while downing the beverages and snacks which are unique to those cafés.

While one can get a mocha latte anytime in the coffee-chains, these cafés are unique to the region. So, when you are in Nepal, put on the exploration hat and wind off over a cup of coffee that can’t be found elsewhere.

Stay Tuned to NepaliSansar for More Nepal Special Stories!

More Special Articles:

• Shakthi Peeths One Should Visit this Dashain Navaratri!
• Offbeat Activities that One Should Not Miss out in Nepal
• How Agriculture and Animal Husbandry are Reshaping Nepali Economy
• 15 Best Jobs for Nepalis in the United States!
• How Much Does it Cost for Nepali Student to Study in the US?
• Top 5 Famous Nepali Temples in the US
• 15 Richest Nepalese in the World

The post 5 Cafés Which Reflect the Serene Nature of Kathmandu appeared first on Nepali Sansar.

Realizing the importance of these activities, the Nepal government identified 15 products that are significant for the country. Ranging from paddy to honey, various consumable products have been figured onto Prime Minister’s Agriculture Modernization Project (PMAMP).

In this feature piece, we bring forth the details about the shortlisted food products. From arable land to tonnage of products, this literary feature sheds light on Nepal’s important agricultural and animal husbandry products, which propped the country in the fiscal year 2019/20.

Also Read: Offbeat Activities that One Should Not Miss out in Nepal

1) Rice

Rice is one of the most important food items among Asians. It is a daily consumable in Nepal and across various parts of Asia. Cultivating rice crops has become the livelihood for two-thirds of Nepali farmers. It goes without saying that rice is one of the critical agricultural crops in Nepal.

Nepal farmers utilized 1,491,744 hectares of arable land and produced 561,011 metric tonnes of rice in the FY 2019/20. Kanchanpur district has cultivated the highest amount of rice which is 40,323 metric tonnes. Trailing behind Kanchanpur is Chitwan, with 34,809 metric tonnes.

The paddy crops constitute 20 percent of the Agri GDP or A-GDP of Nepal. On a larger scale, rice contributes more than 7 percent of the national GDP.

2) Corn

Corn is consumed majorly not only in Nepal but across the world. It is a significant ingredient in the diet of mankind and animals. Be it food or fodder, corn is used on a daily basis. The food is favored by the animal husbandry farmers as cattle derive their energy from corn-enriched fodder. Thanks to its high demand, corn cultivation has increased by 5 percent annually over the last decade. After rice, it is the most critical crop in Nepal.

Farmers used 956,441 hectares of land in Nepal and generated 2,713,635 metric tonnes of corn in FY 2019/20. Dhading produced the highest amount of corn with 17,973 metric tonnes, while Gulmi scored the second spot with 8,468 metric tonnes of corn. 

3) Wheat

Wheat is one of the oldest crops in Nepal. The crop has gone on to become one of the most important crops in the country as it is used as various consumables from bread to cereals.

The Himalayan farmers sowed the golden crop over 703,992 hectares and cultivated 2,005,665 metric tonnes of wheat in FY 2019/20. Kailali reaped 5,390 metric tonnes of wheat, which is the highest contribution in Nepal. Following Kailali is Nawalparasi, as it reaped 2,289 metric tonnes.

Also Read: Understanding Nepal’s Teething Troubles With Its Agricultural Modernization

4) Potatoes

Potatoes are favored by people living in the hills and mountains of Nepal. This is primarily because potatoes grow even in the harsh arid regions of the Himalayas. The high demand for potatoes props the cultivation of potatoes. Due to high abundance, this is one of the most affordable foods in the country.

Understandably, due to the high demand and favorable conditions, potato cultivation is one of the fastest-growing crops in Nepal. This food production alone makes up 6.57 percent of the agricultural GDP. Even on the national GDP scale, potatoes constitute 2.17 percent of the GDP.

It was grown over an area of 193,997 hectares, and the farmers generated a yield of 3,112,947 tonnes in FY 2019/20. The district of Bara generates 1,26,810 metric tonnes output of potatoes every year.

5) Apples

Apple is a fruit that needs no introduction. Consumed by many households for its taste and nutrition, Apple is one of the biggest cultivations in Nepal. Its high demand and resale value have endowed it the ‘cash crop’ status. It contributes 14 percent of revenue to Nepal’s GDP.

The total arable land used for apple farming is 11,186 hectares, and the farmers produced 31,386 metric tonnes of fruit in FY 2019/20. Jumla was confirmed to be the most significant apple contributor with 6,799 metric tonnes. The district of Mustang chugged up to the second spot with 5,727 metric tonnes.

6) Citrus

Citrus fruits are consumed widely on a global scale. Be it lemons or oranges; people love to down these fruits on a daily basis. On an arable land of 46,412 hectares, 271,908 metric tonnes of citrus were produced.

Solukhumbu is the district that produced the highest output of citrus with 1,449 metric tonnes in FY 2019/20. Gulmi is the second biggest contributor with 408 metric tonnes. Syangja produced NPR 356.6 million worth of oranges grown over an area of 1,270 hectares. The grapefruit is grown highest in Sindhuli with 4,900 metric tonnes, which were produced over 400 hectares of land.

7) Mangoes

The king of fruits reigns over Nepal as well. Mangoes are savored by many as it is one of the tastiest and pulpiest fruits there is. It is high in vitamins while being low on calories. As it is a seasonal fruit, the demand is considerably higher than for other fruits. Understanding this, farmers doled out 366,144 metric tonnes of mangoes which was grown over 49,588 hectares of land. Surkhet district yielded the highest output of mangoes with 400 metric tonnes.

Also Read: Baji, the beaten rice that is ingrained in Nepali Newa Culture

8) Export Oriented Crops

Nepal capitalizes on the global demand for its products. Farmers have begun cultivating crops with the intention to export them all together. Nepal exports coffee and cardamom.

Nepal’s coffee production has been spiking in recent times. Kavre has stepped up as the highest coffee producing district with 221 metric tonnes grown over 973 hectares. Another 1 million hectares of land is projected to be used for coffee cultivation.

Nepal contributes 7,954 metric tonnes to the global cardamom production of 12,000 metric tonnes. Taplejung is the highest cardamom producing district with 2,490 metric tonnes grown over 4,150 hectares.

9) Milk

Although it is the 21st century, Nepal continues to rely on cattle for its agricultural activities. As most of the agricultural farmers have cows with them, the Himalayan nation produces dairy products on a large scale. The fact that almost 80 percent of the milk is provided by small farmers displays how vital and intricate cattle are with the agrarian culture.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development realized the significance of cattle farming and educated Nepalis about crossbreeding, which would improve the genes of the cattle. The ministry has also made efforts to make animal husbandry much more efficient.

Nepal produced 1,800,000 metric tonnes of milk. The district which produced the most milk was Kavre, with 83,509 metric tonnes. Morang clinched the second spot with 73,267 metric tonnes of milk.

10) Fish

Fish is one of the most nutritious foods that the world has. High on protein but low on calories and cholesterol, fish is consumed and favored by health and meat lovers alike. In Nepal, fish is an important aspect in economic terms as they provide a livelihood for many people of different ethnicities. Propelled by the massive demand, different people of Nepal are showing interest in adopting pisciculture.

Aquatic husbandry in Nepal covers 12,349 hectares, and the farmers produce 62,725 metric tonnes. Dhanusa ranks the highest in fish production with 7,312 metric tonnes, while Bara, with 5,276 metric tonnes, ranked second.

Also Read: 10 Reasons Why Nepalese Love To Buy iPhone

11) Meat

Meat consumption has increased in Nepal, and sympathetically, meat production has increased as well. The production is projected to grow as meat is known to be a good source of proteins, vitamins, and iron.

Cattle rearing for meat generation has occupied 13,082,641 hectares in Nepal. The rearing has generated 357,082 metric tonnes of meat production. In economic terms, animal husbandry has contributed 11.5 percent to Nepal’s GDP. On smaller terms, it created 25.7 percent of agricultural GDP.

Goat meat is also one of the most consumed meats in Nepal. Goat herding is a lucrative profession for the most landlocked country. A whopping 65,583 metric tonnes of meat is generated every year. Surkhet and Dailekh are the regions that contribute the maximum amount of goat meat.

Apart from goat meat, pork is one of the consumed meat in Nepal, and it has been observed that the demand has been increasing in the Himalayan nation. 18,709 metric tonnes of pork meat have been generated in Nepal. Morang and Jhapa are the regions that contribute the most when it comes to pork meat.

12) Honey

Honey is one of the foods which is loved by a lot of people. Be it green tea or weight loss; honey is slurped in high demand. With bees pollinating and giving honey to farmers, apiculture is one of the sought-after professions in Nepal.

As the demand for Himalayan honey is high, Nepal could generate 3,990 metric tonnes by using 242,500 hectares. Morang outclassed every other district by generating honey with 15,000 hives, while Lamjung generated 35,000 hives.

Also Read: 12 Best Movie Theatres in Nepal You Must Try!

Capping it off

As one can observe, the pristine mountains of Nepal house not only trekking opportunities but also great flora and fauna. Be it healthy veggies or animal meat, Nepal has a lot to offer to all. It is excellent to gorge on foods grown in such a pristine environment.

So, pack your bags and head to Nepal. Your gastronomic journey will be unique without much effort.

More Special Articles:

• Foreign Exchange Rates Today in Nepal!
• Student’s Guide: Courses After 12th Class
• Best Jobs for Nepalis in the USA!
• Richest Nepalese in the World
• Education Loans in Nepal

The post Explained: How Agriculture and Animal Husbandry are Reshaping Nepali Economy appeared first on Nepali Sansar.

Before the pandemic, Nepal would chug down 3.2 million liters daily and would even utilize the powdered milk during peak conditions.

However, with the enforcement of prohibitory order, the urban areas are not nurturing demand for dairy products. As consumption has come down to 1.3 million liters, the rest of it is going down the drain.

With hostels, hotels, and other major urban areas shut down to curb the viral spread, the dairy farmers and entrepreneurs are bearing the financial brunt. With milk valued over NPR 100 million not finding any market, dairy farmers are no longer being paid on time.

Although excess milk can be converted to powder, Prahlad Dalal, general secretary of the Nepal Dairy Association, said that it is not optimal to convert it due to the existing surplus dairy products stock.

Dalal said, “The milk consumption was nearly restored to 90 percent after the end of the first lockdown of 2020. The consumption has (now) dropped to 40 percent since the enforcement of the latest prohibitory orders.”

The dairy industry had already converted the excess milk to powder and other dairy products in March 2020 when the first wave of the virus affected the country. Now, there is NPR 3 billion worth of milk powder and butter. Due to unsold surplus, the prospective conversion of milk to solids is no longer viable.

Speaking about the pandemic, Dahal said that the dairy entrepreneurs and farmers are adhering to the health standards set by the government and are providing their services with caution. The association has requested the government to vaccinate the essential staff members who collect, process and market the milk.

Stay Tuned to NepaliSansar for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Live Updates: Cases, News Updates!

More News:

• Dr. Regmi to Receive ‘Science and Technology Youth Award 2020’
• Nagarik App Crosses 640,000 Downloads!
• Most Popular Audiobooks to Turn ‘Hours of Boredom’ into ‘Bliss’
• Best Things To Buy In Nepal
• Best Movie Theatres in Nepal!
• Gold Price Rates Today in Nepal
• Mexican Beauty ‘Andrea Meza’ Becomes ‘Miss Universe 2021’!

The post Nepal’s COVID-19 Curbs Trigger 1.9 Million Liters of Milk Wastage Daily appeared first on Nepali Sansar.

Among the total applicants, 55,000 entrants will be selected randomly by a computer, who will be eligible to apply for a diversity visa.

The US Government, on Saturday, announced the winners of the 2022 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2022), popularly known as the visa lottery or the green card lottery.

All the DV-2022 program entrants can check the status of their application in the Entrant Status Check search tool available on the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs website, dvprogram.state.gov

Check Status

Starting from May 8, 2021 through to September 30, 2022, the applicants can verify their selection for the program using their unique confirmation number provided at registration. This is the only way the entrants can check their status.

The eligible applicants will get further information regarding how to apply for DV and visa interview appointments through the Entrant Status Check.

Stay Tuned to NepaliSansar for Latest Updates on US Visa!

More News:

• Amid Vaccine Crunch, Nepal Urges America to Provide COVID-19 Jabs!
• Nepal embassy in US expresses ‘concern’ on attacks on Asian people
• Nepal Stops Issuing New Work Permits Amid Second Wave!
• Foreign Employment Permits ‘Surge’ in Nepal as Pandemic Subsides!
• COVID-19 Resurgence: Nepal Cancels All Pre-Scheduled Examinations!
• India to build school in Nepal under Maitri Development Partnership programme

The post Live! Diversity Visa 2022 Winners Announced! Check Your Status Here! appeared first on Nepali Sansar.

Unlike paper currency, coins, or other assets, gold has maintained its purchasing value throughout history.

Moreover, it has a unique and beautiful color, making it superior to other elements. These factors make gold the most desired asset across the global countries, including Nepal.

Gold Reserves in Nepal

Nepal Gold Reserves are the gold assets held or controlled by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Gold reserves in the country remained unchanged at 6.43 tons in the fourth and third quarter of 2020. The yellow metal reserves reached an all-time high of 6.5 tons in December 2018.

In terms of US dollars, Nepal’s gold reserves stood at USD 420.480 million in January 2021, a significant drop from the previous USD 437.667 million in December 2020.

The reserves reached a record high of USD 437.667 million in December 2020 and a record low of USD 0.000 million in June 2011.

A Quick Guide to Gold Fineness

In Nepal, the Federation of Nepali Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations (FENEGOSIDA) fixes the gold price for traders and dealers. The Federation meets every day and fixes the reference rate, subsequently publishing the price on its official website at 10 am. The reference price generally remains valid for 24 hours.

In its pure form, gold is a very soft metal, making it too delicate for everyday wear. So, the yellow metal is often mixed with other metals such as copper, nickel, silver, and zinc to improve its strength and resilience.

Also Read: Nepal Bullions: Silver Price in Nepal

Based on its purity, gold is categorized into different types. ‘karat’ is used to indicate the fineness or purity of gold.

Types of Gold Karats in Nepal:

• Hallmark or fine gold: 24K gold, 99.99% purity
• Chhapawal: 24K gold, 99.50% purity
• Tejabi: 22K gold, 91.67% purity

Live Gold Price in Nepal in Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

Gold Rate History in Nepal

Stay Tuned to NepaliSansar for Live Updates on Gold Rates in Nepal!

More Articles:

• Nepal Celebrities Posts on Instagram!
• 2020 An Unforgettable Year for ‘Nepal’
• Nepali Short Films on YouTube
• Public and Festival Holidays in Nepal 2021

The post Live Updates! Gold Price Rates Today in Nepal appeared first on Nepali Sansar.

As many as 184,857 frontline workers, including healthcare and sanitation workers, received the first dose of the vaccine from 201 vaccination booths in 77 districts.

According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), the total number of people who were inoculated so far is as follows:

• Province 1 – 24,224
• Province 2 – 25,637
• Bagmati Province – 63,308
• Gandaki Province – 18,472
• Lumbini Province – 28,941
• Karnali Province – 9,420
• Sudurpaschim Province – 14,855

Likewise, the Nepali Government is launching the second phase of the vaccination drive from Monday, i.e., February 8, 2021. Journalists working in the frontline will be inoculated in this phase at the Civil Hospital in New Baneshwor for five days starting today.

There are around 13,000 journalists who are featured on the priority list for the vaccination.

However, journalists must produce press cards issued by the Department of Information to receive the vaccine.

The Indian Government had donated one million doses of Covishield vaccine developed by the Serum Institute of India.

So far, Nepal has reported 271,925 coronavirus infection cases and 2,038 death cases. Currently, there are 268,072 recovered cases and 1,815 active cases.

Stay Tuned to NepaliSansar for Latest Nepal COVID-19 Updates!

More News:

• 1.7% Active Cases, Nepal Reports Highest Recovery in South Asia!
• Eight Nepali Cricketers Register for IPL 2021 Player Auction!
• Nepal Tourist Arrivals 2021

The post Nepal Successfully Concludes Phase-1 COVID-19 Vaccination Drive! appeared first on Nepali Sansar.

With at least ten long weekends, 2021 brings some good news for people who like to travel and celebrate a lot.

Though Nepal is a small Himalayan nation, it is rich in cultural diversities of around 125 ethnic, tribal, and social groups. The Nepali Government has acknowledged a number of holidays every month to accommodate all the major festivals, traditions, and cultures.

Here, we have enlisted all the public holidays and observances in Nepal in 2021 that includes national holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, and religious holidays.

List of Nepal Public Holidays 2021

Stay Tuned to NepaliSansar for Recent News and Updates on Nepali Holidays!

The post Public Holidays in Nepal 2021: Start Planning Your Holidays appeared first on Nepali Sansar.

According to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Nepal on Sunday has reported only 1.7 percent active cases, the lowest among the South Asian countries in terms of the ratio of total recoveries to total infections.

In the past 24 hours, around 400 patients were recovered from the infection, taking the country’s total number of recoveries to 261,444. This accounts for 97.8% of the total infection cases (267,322). According to the MoHP, there are as many as 3,919 active cases in the country.

As of today, the nation’s COVID-19 tally stands at 267,322, while the deaths reached 1,959. A total of 266 new infections and five fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours.

Among the eight countries in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Nepal reports the highest recovery rate while Bhutan reports the lowest.

Active Cases in SAARC Countries

• Bhutan – 36%
• Pakistan – 22%
• Sri Lanka – 13.6%
• Afghanistan – 11.7%
• Bangladesh – 9%
• Maldives – 5.7%
• India – 2%
• Nepal – 1.7%

Stay Tuned to NepaliSansar for Latest Nepal COVID-19 Updates!

The post With 1.7% Active Cases, Nepal Reports Highest Recovery in South Asia! appeared first on Nepali Sansar.