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Anuradha Koirala, the chairperson of Maiti Nepal has been awarded  as CNN heroe of the yeat. She has been awarded for her continuous and relentless contribution in the women's and children's issues, particularly in the prevention of trafficking within and from Nepal. With her unique leadership capacity, Maiti Nepal has made significant accomplishment ... Full story

This is a unique type of festival that is observed at Patan Durbar Square. It’s a Newari cultural program where we can see Newari Musical Drama and Dances. The dances are very ancient. This festival was started by Malla King of Patan, Siddi Narsingh malla. Video By: NV Nakarmi Full story

Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal Monday conferred with President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav at the latter's office, Shital Niwas, in Maharajgunj. During the meeting, the Saudi Prince is learnt to have expressed his gratitude to Nepal for deciding to decorate him with the country's biggest honour - Rastradeep medal. A cabinet meeting decided to confer the medal earlier today. Stating that thousands of Nepali ... Full story

With the number of high end guests on the rise, tourism entrepreneurs have witnessed a steady growth in their revenues. This has given a strong boost to tourism entrepreneurs preparing for the upcoming Nepal Tourism Year (NTY) 2011. Assistant Manager of Revenue at Soaltee Crowne Plaza Sagar Chandra Bantawa Rai informed Republica that the average expenditure of guests has increased by 18 percent as compared ... Full story

Veteran Nepali climber Chuwang Nima, who has scaled Mount Everest 19 times, has gone missing after an avalanche hit members of an expedition to a smaller Himalayan peak in the eastern Nepal, the trekking and expedition agency said today. Nima (43) — part of an expedition which included British climbers — was trying to summit the 7,129-metre Mount Baruntse. The avalanche struck on Saturday while he ... Full story

The Sagarmatha Bazaar, Thamel has announced its annual Mandala Street Festival 2010. At the press meet on October 20 it was informed that the festival will be held from October 22 to 24. The non-profitable effort to organise the three-day festival is to support Nepal Tourism Year 2011 and promote Thamel on the whole. This annual festival — after the success and appreciation it received ... Full story

Nepal Tourism Board unveiled theme song titled 'Safal Paraun Paraytan Barsah 2011' for the Nepal Tourism Year (NTY)2011. On September 27, the song and its music video were launched by Pradeep Kumar Rai also known as Byakul Maila at the Nepal Tourism Board. Byakul Maila also wrote national anthem of Nepal. The event was organized to celebrate World Tourism Day, which was began with a cultural ... Full story

Khagendra Thapamagar, possibly the smallest human being on the planet is appointed by the government of Nepal as goodwill ambassador to promote tourism in Nepal. Nepal is organizing tourism year in 2011 to boost its tourism industry. Measuring 22 inch, 17-year old Khagendra, will head to ... Full story

On Wednesday, the Madan Puruskar Pustakalaya has started exhibition at Nepal Toursim Board(NTB, exhibiting photos of citizens killed during People's war waged from 1995 to 2005 in Nepal along with their relatives. NTB Executive Chief Prachanda Man Shrestha said, “Peace Photo Exhibition” has been targeted to tourists who are visiting on the occasion of the Nepal Toursim Year-2011. He also stressed the need of promoting positive ... Full story

An exploration SBS TV program reignited a debate over whether female sumitter Oh Eun-Sun has climbed all of the world’s 14 tallest summits, calling into query her climb of the 8,586-meter Kangchenjunga in May last year. The program “Want to Know,” aired Saturday night, presenting a pair of latest statement contradictory with Oh’s claim. One of the latest provocations was about a flag from her ... Full story