The MCC Saga Continues: Deadlines, Delays, and Doubts
When Nepal became the first South Asian nation to qualify for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact in 2017, the deal was ...
HIV Cases Decline, but a Quarter Still Outside Treatment
HIV infections in Nepal have decreased in the past decade. According to the National Centre for AIDS and STD Control ...
Meter Byaj and the Urgent Need for Financial Reform
"Meter byaj", a fraudulent lending practice, is a significant financial hardship for many Nepali families, particularly in rural areas lacking access to ...
Three New Hydropower Projects Receive Generation Licences
The government has approved generation licences for three additional hydropower projects, further expanding Nepal’s energy portfolio. The Department of Electricity ...
Patan Durbar Square Begins Shift Toward a Vehicle-Free Zone
Lalitpur Metropolitan City has started a major plan to make Patan Durbar Square a vehicle-free zone. The new campaign, called ...
Hyatt Opens Its Third Nepal Hotel in Rupandehi
Hyatt Place Butwal has officially opened in Rupandehi, becoming Hyatt’s third hotel in Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara. The opening is an important step for ...
Mandatory Online Tracking for Foreign Tourists to Begin in January
The government is set to roll out a new Online Foreigners’ Management Information System from January 1 to improve the ...
The Serpent’s Story: Between Myth, Fear, and Nature
Coexisting with snakes is rooted in both fear and devotion. They appear in our rituals, folk stories, and religious symbols, ...
Government Hikes Health Check Fee for Nepali Migrant Workers
The government has standardised the medical fee for Nepali migrant workers travelling abroad, setting it at NPR 9,500 (US$ 66.70) for all ...
Election Commission Extends Party Registration Deadline
The Election Commission has extended the registration deadline for political parties participating in the House of Representative election, scheduled on March 5, ...