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
Gen Z Protest at Singha Durbar
Miraj Dhungana, a prominent Gen Z leader in Nepal, who gained fame during the Gen Z protest, staged another protest
CPN (UML) Registers for Upcoming Election amid Brewing Tensions
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has officially registered for the upcoming House of Representative election. KP Sharma
UN Nepal Launches UNiTE 2025 to End Online Violence Against Women and Girls
The United Nations in Nepal has launched the UNiTE 2025 Campaign, marking the start of this year’s 16 Days of
Pokhara’s Mid-Hill Highway Upgrade is Nearing Completion
Mid-Hill Highway, one of Nepal’s national pride projects, begins in Panchthar and runs through Pokhara and Baglung before reaching Jhula
Nepal Secures Additional US$50 Million MCC Grant
Nepal will receive an additional US$50 million in grant funding from the United States under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
42 Glacial Lakes in Nepal at High Risk of Bursting
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has warned that over 40 glacial lakes in Nepal are at high
Nepal Cuts Upper Mustang Trek Fee to $50 Per Day
The government has decided to remove the long-standing flat permit fee for foreign trekkers entering Upper Mustang. In the previous
Crunch, Spice, and Everything Nice: Nepal’s Khaja Culture
“You are what you eat.” This saying perfectly captures the essence of Nepali cuisine, a blend of sweetness, saltiness, tanginess,
Nepal Calls for Climate Justice and Stronger Mountain Focus at COP30
Nepal on Sunday urged the global community to strengthen climate cooperation and ensure justice for vulnerable countries during the COP30
BRANNGO Discusses the Future of NGOs in Nepal
Britain-Nepal NGO Network (BRANNGO) held a conference on the challenges of operating as an NGO in Nepal on Wednesday. Diplomats,