Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival from May 28
The 22nd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) will take place from May 28 to June 1
Estimated two million Nepalis to be affected by monsoon
Nepal is receiving above-average rainfall in the pre-monsoon phase. It is estimated that this year’s monsoon will affect two million
Meteorology Department predicts higher-than-average rainfall
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has projected that most parts of the country will receive more rainfall than average
Nepali Migrant Workers: The Cost of Lost Dreams
Nepali migrant workers leave behind family and community to endure unimaginable hardships abroad. The statistics overshadow their sacrifices, revealing the
Wheels of Faith: The month-long Rato Machhindranath festival
In the alleys of Patan, as early May scorches the Valley, a towering wooden chariot leans against brick homes: silent
British team sets Everest record, sparks controversy
Four former British special forces soldiers have set a new Everest climbing record. The team of Major Garth Miller, Colonel
Rethinking Nepal’s medical pluralism
As children, the moment one of us had a cold or a sniffle, our mothers would run to grab Tulsi
SAARC has become irrelevant, says BJP leader during Nepal visit
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dr. Vijay Jolly has stated that the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has
Nearly half of Musahar women yet to get citizenship
Chief Minister of Madhesh Province Satish Kumar Singh has said that about 40 per cent of women in the Musahar
More than mountaineers, Sherpas are due for recognition
Native to the mountain regions, Sherpas are more than mountaineers. Named by the Tibetan word for eastern people, their rich
HoR approves Water Resources Bill
Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR) has passed the Water Resources Bill 2025. Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Deepak Khadka’s
The valley unveils purple hues every spring
Amidst the bloom of spring, the striking purple flowers of the Jacaranda, also known as Hawaiian Mimosa, transform the urban
Mad Honey: A concoction of culture and communal healing
The remote, picturesque village of Ghale Gaun in Nepal’s Lamjung district hosts a remarkable tradition centred around “mad honey”, locally
Nepal leads global production of ‘large cardamom’
Although history points to the Indian subcontinent as the spice trade hub, today, one of cardamom’s strongest possibilities lies in
What glows in the dark? Light pollution.
The starry night sky, once a familiar sight, is becoming increasingly on the move. As urban areas continue to flood
Searching for Shaligrams in a changing river
If you happen to be strolling along the banks of the Kali Gandaki River, which originates in the Mustang region,
Trailblazing women who conquered Everest
For a country that worships goddesses, Nepal holds a strange contradiction. While women are celebrated in temples, many still face
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
Dolpa gears up for a new Yarsagumba season
The highland pastures of the Dolpa district will be opened for Yarsagumba collection from May 18. A multi-stakeholder meeting held
Highlights from Nepal Gov’s policies and programmes for 2025/26
President Ramchandra Paudel presented the Nepal Government’s policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 to the joint session