The Remittance Trap
Migrant Nepalis often send money to their family, friends, and other beneficiaries, like local schools or charities. This 'remittance' amounts...
CURRENT AFFAIRS
High suicide rates among Nepali youth abroad
Last year, almost 1,300 Nepali workers died abroad, with suicide as the third leading cause of death. Factors such as...
Baglung launches ‘zero waste’ initiative
The city is now on a mission to reverse these issues and turn Baglung into a model...
Economic slowdown
Despite positive exceptions, the overall economic slowdown, cautious investment climate, and high dependency on imports negatively impact the country's trade...
Nepal’s Quiet Heroes
As a leading contributor to UN peacekeeping, Nepal sends courageous personnel to the world's most challenging conflict zones, embodying resilience...
Japanese Encephalitis Outbreak
The death rate from JE this year has surpassed 20%, with a significant number of fatalities among children under 15...
Brazil’s New Immigration Rules
Over the past 18 months, Brazil has seen a significant rise in Nepali asylum seekers, making them the third-largest group...
Deluge on the eve of Dashain
The end of September usually marks a time to spend with loved ones and welcome the great festival of Dashain....
Smog blankets the valley
The cityscapes of Kathmandu and Pokhara are fading, covered by a blanket of smog, which is impacting tourism and health....
Save Chure
The Chure range, also known as the Siwalik Hills, stretches from east to west along Nepal's southern border. It's an...