National Geographic Hails ‘Mithila Thali’ as a Top South Asian Local Dish
Mithila Thali has earned a place on National Geographic’s list of South Asia’s standout traditional dishes, bringing global attention to Janakpur’s food
Inside the Business of Gold Smuggling
On July 18, 2024, authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) intercepted one of the most memorable hauls: 100 kilograms of
Himalayan Apex Predator Terrorises Mustang
Sixteen sheep and three goats were killed near the Temperate Horticulture Development Centre in Marpha, Gharpajhong-2, following a snow leopard
Kathmandu University Marks 31st Convocation, Crosses 50,000 Graduates
Kathmandu University (KU) held the first phase of its 31st convocation on December 10 at Dhulikhel’s central campus. It was
Chepang Students Send Satellite to Space
On December 10, a historic moment for Nepal unfolded: a nanosatellite built by Chepang students from Nepal was launched from
Khotang’s Orange Meets International Market
Khotang district has produced more than NPR 341 million (about USD 2.62 million) worth of oranges this year, with Jantedhunga
From Bel Fruit to Sun God: The Sacred Marriages of Newa Women
In the Newa community, women undergo three marriages in their lifetime, but only one involves a human partner. The Newa
Cardamom Exports Double in Four Months
In the first four months of fiscal year 2082/83, the export of cardamom has increased by 109 per cent compared
Anti-corruption Body Files Case over Pokhara Airport Corruption
Nepal’s anti-corruption agency is moving forward with one of the biggest corruption cases in the country’s aviation history, targeting 55
Upper Myagdi-1 Hydropower Project 30 per cent Complete
The 53.5-megawatt Upper Myagdi-1 Hydropower Project, under construction across Dhaulagiri and Malika rural municipalities in Myagdi, has reached 30 percent
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