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 access to...
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...
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 March 5,...
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...
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)...
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,...
What’s Next for Tourism?
On September 8 and 9, the air was thick with tear gas and tension all across the nation, yet between...
From Chief Justice to Interim Prime Minister: Who is Sushila Karki?
Nepal is once again in the middle of a political transition. Following just days of unrest led by “Gen-Z” protesters...
All too soon, Monsoon!
Every year, as the monsoon creeps in, it brings more than just rain. It invites a familiar sense of uncertainty...
The Volatility of Rhino Conservation
In early 2023, two rhinos were killed using electrified traps wired through a temple near Chaparchuli in western Chitwan. The...