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Nepal added to US visa bond list for visit visas
7 January 2026Nepal has been added to the list of countries whose citizens must post a visa bond to apply for a US B1/B2 (business and tourist) visa, according to the US Department of State.
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EnvironmentPokhara Bird Society trains trekking guides in bird identification
7 January 2026The Pokhara Bird Society (PBS) recently concluded a three-day bird identification training programme for trekking guides, aimed at strengthening nature-based guiding skills and promoting conservation-friendly tourism in Nepal.
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Travel & LeisureSST chairman Mingma Sherpa airlifts ailing woman from Sankhuwasabha
5 January 2026A 51-year-old woman from the remote Himalayan region of Sankhuwasabha was airlifted to Kathmandu for free medical treatment after she developed serious health complications.
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Travel & LeisurePokhara introduces QR Storytelling Boards at 24 tourist sites
5 January 2026The Pokhara Tourism Council (PTC) has begun installing QR-based storytelling boards at 24 major tourist destinations across Pokhara, marking a significant step towards digitalisation of tourism interpretation in the city.
