Celebrating Lhosar: More Than One New Year in Nepal
Lhosar means new year, celebrated by different communities at various times of the year depending on their traditions, geography, and
Jhapa-5 Set for Much-Anticipated Oli–Balen Shah Face-Off
Former prime minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has filed his candidacy from Jhapa-5, making the constituency one of
March Elections See Surge in Candidacies and Resignations
With 45 days remaining until Nepal’s House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, Nepal’s political scene has intensified as
Balendra Shah Resigns as Kathmandu Mayor
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) has resigned from office. Shah stepped down to register his candidacy for the House of
Nepali Congress Split: Ball in Election Commission’s Court
Ahead of the elections on March 5, Nepali Congress–the largest party in the dissolved House of Representatives–is on the verge
Election Commission Selling National Voter Roll for USD 69
The Election Commission has made arrangements to provide voter details from across the country to political parties if required, upon
Nepal Included in US Visa Bond Policy
With Nepal’s inclusion, applicants applying for the United States business and tourist visas will have to deposit a bond of up to USD 15,000 from January
Something Oily Beneath Dailekh
For decades, nearly all petroleum products consumed in the country have been imported, leaving the economy exposed to price fluctuations, supply disruptions,
NPR 2.56 Billion Invested in Startup Enterprises in Koshi Province
Startup enterprises in Koshi Province have attracted a total investment of Rs 2.56 billion, according to a special study conducted
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Arrives in Nepal
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy arrived in Nepal on Monday as part of its global tour and was
Alcohols of Nepal: Spirits Steeped in Culture
While alcohol is often associated with beer or whisky, Nepal has a diverse range of local beverages ingrained in its
400 Deployed Nationwide to Count Waterbirds
Nepal has mobilised 400 bird experts, nature guides, wildlife photographers, and volunteers for its annual nationwide waterbird census, which began
China Advises Citizens on Five Key Dos and Don’ts for Nepal Travel
The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu has issued a travel advisory for Chinese citizens visiting Nepal during the New Year and
Lekhak Denies Involvement in Suppressing Gen Z Uprising
Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has claimed that he did not give any orders to open fire during the Gen
RSP, Mayor Balen Reach Seven-Point Agreement
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah have reached a seven-point agreement for the March elections.
The Baggage of a Weak Passport
For many citizens, travelling abroad does not begin with excitement. It begins with stress. Even in 2025, travelling on a
Mustang Customs Traded Goods Worth USD 75.5 Million
The increasing popularity of electric vehicles has led to a surge in imports of Chinese EVs via the Korala border
Assessment Underway After Termination of Sunkoshi–Marin Diversion Contract
An evaluation is underway following the termination of a major construction contract for the Sunkoshi–Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project. The cancelled
USA Terminates Diversity Visa Lottery
The United States has suspended its Green Card Lottery programme following a deadly shooting at Brown University, a move ordered by
Endangered Gharial Population Rises in Chitwan
The population of the rare and endangered gharial crocodile is increasing in Chitwan’s two major rivers, the Rapti and the Narayani. According