- Thursday, 29 September 2022
Where does corn come from?
Corn is a crop that does not grow naturally, in the wild. Almost 7000 years ago, in Mesoamerica, a type of grass called Teosinte was abundant. Ancient civilizations selectively bred this plant to produce better grain quality, yield and used the grass to serve as a predominant source of nutrition. Between April and October, roasted corn sellers can be seen everywhere on the streets of Kathmandu. The crop grows during the monsoon season in South Asia, and is mainly imported into the capita
PATA celebrates 47th anniversary
The Nepal chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) celebrated its 47th anniversary on Monday. Amidst an event titled PATA ID organised to celebrate the anniversary as well as the World Tourism Day which was on Tuesday, PATA Nepal Chapter launched a video to promote the fourth Himalayan Travel Mart set to be held in Nepal next year. The chapter has been organising the Mart every year since 2017 except for the
State-owned FMTC starts selling goats on discount for Dashain
As per the government's plans to sell goats at a discount during the festival, Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC) started selling goats and mountain goats from Wednesday morning.
Goat smuggling through India left local goat Unsold
The dismal sales of goat even during Dashain festival have raised the concern of goat farmers.
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Govt decides to scrap Nepal Revenue Advisory Development Committee
The government is to scrap the order for the formation of Nepal Revenue Advisory Development Committee-2076
Trade deficit slumps by over 9% as imports fall
A huge gap in the trade deficit has continued despite a surprise fall in imports in the current fiscal year (FY)
Cathay Pacific operating Hong Kong-Kathmandu flight after three years
Cathay Pacific airlines will start operating direct flights to Hong Kong-Kathmandu from coming October 1, after a hiatus of three years.
Bike race in mountains
A group of Spanish cyclists recently took part in the Yeti Bike Competition held at the Annapurna Trekking Circuit. Altogether, eight Spanish bikers completed the Yeti mountain bike race started from Beni of Myagdi and went through Mutkinath of Mustang, Jomsom, and reached the Thorongla Pass, said one of the bikers and team leader, Apolo Esperanza Garcia.
Saipal goats brought to Humla for Dashain
Goats have arrived in Humla from Saipal in Bajhang for the Dashain festival.
ADB to provide USD 14 billion to ease food crisis in Asia Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday announced plans to provide at least USD 14 billion over 2022-2025 in a comprehensive programme of support to ease a worsening food crisis in Asia and the Pacific, and improve long-term food security by strengthening food system against the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Shree Airlines resumes mountain flight
Mountain flight of Shree Airlines, which was closed for the past three years due to COVID-19 pandemic, has been resumed.
Mealy bug ruins paddy in Tanahu
The farmers in Tanahu district have been worried over paddy crop ruined by mealy bug.
Fares of vehicles plying along Mechi Highway adjusted
Fares of public vehicles plying along the Mechi Highway and its adjoining routes have been adjusted. Earlier, transportation fares along the Mechi Highly were hiked rampantly.
