Annapurna Draws Record Half a Million Foreign Visitors
Nepal’s Annapurna Conservation Area welcomed a record 508,476 foreign tourists from 169 countries during the last fiscal year, reflecting a
Oli Calls for Unity as Communist Movement Faces Crisis
On the 48th Pushpalal Memorial Day, CPN-UML Chairman and former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli defended Nepal’s traditional political forces,
From Murals to Markets: The Changing Face of Nepali Art
From captivating artworks displayed in open-door galleries to creative expressions adorning the streets, the valley is an immersive reflection of
Chitwan Pays as Wildlife Conflict Persists
Chitwan National Park (CNP) distributed Rs 12.9 million (€72,240) in compensation during the last fiscal year to people affected by
Free Eye Surgeries Reach 953 in Remote Karnali
A total of 953 people in Karnali Province received free sight-restoring eye surgeries during the last fiscal year, as outreach
Journey Through Time : Kingdom of Mustang
Tucked beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges lies Mustang, an enigmatic land also known as the “Forbidden Kingdom”. Stretched into
Government Moves to Set Minimum Wages by Sector, Region and Skill Level
Nepal’s Ministry of Labour, Youth and Employment is overhauling how minimum wages are determined, shifting from a single national floor
Nepal’s Security Spending Rises as South Asia Grapples With Strategic Uncertainty
Nepal’s defence expenditure has risen steadily since 2018, according to a study by India’s Observer Research Foundation (ORF) on security
Government Promises to Act on Usury Reports as Victims March on Kathmandu
The cabinet on Tuesday ordered the immediate implementation, through the home ministry, of the recommendations of every commission so far
Two Former Ministers Jailed Over Fake Bhutanese Refugee Scam
Kathmandu District Court on Tuesday sentenced former deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi to 11 years in prison and former
Caste, Culture, and Survival: Story of the Badi Community
Badi, a Hill Dalit community, are Indigenous people of Western Nepal. Although admired as entertainers at times, they remain the
The Volatility of Rhino Conservation
In early 2023, two rhinos were killed using electrified traps wired through a temple near Chaparchuli in western Chitwan. The
Fertiliser Crunch Pushes Farmers Across the Border
A severe shortage of chemical fertiliser has disrupted this year’s paddy transplanting season across Nepal’s southern plains, with farmers unable
Predatory Lending Victims Launch ‘Justice March’
Victims of predatory informal moneylending, a practice widespread across Nepal’s Tarai belt, have begun a roughly 400 km protest march
Climate Change Hits Home: Melting Glaciers and Mass Migration
The climate crisis is worsening for the small nation that contributes among the least to global emissions. Are the first-world
Paddy Planting Falls 12.6% as Late Monsoon Slows Nepal’s Farmers
Nepal’s rice planting season has fallen sharply behind schedule this year, a lag that could ripple through the country’s food
Two Centuries-old Statues Return to Nepal from US
Two centuries-old statues of significant cultural and archaeological value have returned to Nepal from New York, marking another milestone in
Sipping Culture and Commerce with Every Cup of Tea
Chiya (tea), more than just a beverage, is a cultural tradition that warms conversations and hearts alike. The best place