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Nepal on alert over Nipah Virus risk, no cases detected so far
3 February 2026The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has heightened nationwide preparedness measures after Nipah virus cases were reported in neighbouring countries, while confirming that no infection has been detected in Nepal to date.
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Travel & LeisureLord Michael Ashcroft’s Pokhara visit boosts luxury tourism prospects
2 February 2026British billionaire businessman, politician, author, and philanthropist Lord Michael Ashcroft has concluded a four-day visit to Pokhara, returning to the United Kingdom on Sunday via an 11-hour non-stop private flight, marking the first direct private jet flight from Pokhara to the UK.
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Travel & LeisurePokhara Tourism Council issues Code of Conduct for tourists
2 February 2026The Pokhara Tourism Council (PTC) has issued a Code of Conduct for Tourists, urging visitors to travel responsibly and contribute to maintaining Pokhara as a clean, safe, and sustainable tourism destination.
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Travel & LeisureNepal’s tourism opens 2026 on a strong note with over 92,000 foreign arrivals
1 February 2026Nepal’s tourism sector has started 2026 on a positive trajectory, with international visitor arrivals crossing 92,500 in January, signalling sustained recovery and growing confidence among global travellers.Nepal’s tourism sector has started 2026 on a positive trajectory, with international visitor arrivals crossing 92,500 in January, signalling sustained recovery and growing confidence among global travellers.
