Threads of Tradition: Cotton in Crisis
Cotton, often referred to as “white gold”, has long been regarded as a high-value crop with significant potential for agriculture. Yet production...
Excavations Uncover Remains from Sixth BCE
Archaeological excavations in southern Nepal have uncovered significant remains from the time of Gautam Buddha in Panditpur. The discoveries were made in Ramgram Municipality of Nawalparasi West district, an...
Nepal Begins Fifth National Tiger Census with Donor Support
Nepal has begun its fifth national tiger census, deploying more than 2,300 automated camera traps across key tiger habitats to determine the...
Lumbini Lions Win Nepal Premier League
Lumbini Lions won their first Nepal Premier League (NPL) title on Saturday after defeating Sudurpaschim Royals by six wickets in the final...
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...
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 presided over by Prime...
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...
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, marking one...
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...
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...