UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues Visits Nepal
UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has arrived in Nepal for a 10-day official visit from December 4
NPR 500 Thousand Cash Transaction Limit from January 15
Nepal is set to introduce a major financial rule that bans cash transactions of NPR 500,000 (USD 3,476) or more,
Criminalised but Unresolved: Understanding the Reality of Begging
In 2022, an estimated 20.3 per cent of Nepalis lived below the poverty line. In this landscape, begging has emerged as both a survival
Washington Discussions Explore New U.S. Investment Prospects in Nepal
The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) held discussions in Washington, D.C., on December 1 to explore opportunities
Yomari Punhi Celebrated in the Valley
Newars of the Kathmandu valley celebrated the Yomari Punhi on Thursday. Yomari can be written as Ya:mari, Yamari, or Yomari,
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Nepal Urges Action Over Awareness
Nepal joins the global community today, December 3, in marking the 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities with rallies,
Government Recognises Gen Z Protest Victims
The government has announced two major decisions to formally recognise those who died during the Gen Z protests. At the
Tourist Arrivals Reach 116,000 in November
According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), tourist arrivals have increased this month. For the month of November 2025, a total
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
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)
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
Strict Forest Laws Have Halted the Country’s Economic Potential: Minister Ghising
Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising has said that Nepal’s economic development is being obstructed due to the
The Gritty Sensation of Handling Clay
The comforting, earthy aroma of freshly fired pottery fills the room. The silky, gritty sensation of handling the clay calms