Indian CoAS General Dwivedi and Nepali Army Lieutenant General KC Discuss Strengthening Defense Cooperation
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Kathmandu: Nepali candidate Roshani Adhikari Pathak has been elected as one of the Regional Councillors of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) from the East and South Asia Region for the 2026–2029 term. The election took place during...
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Kathmandu: A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that a “devastating and complex chain reaction” of natural events caused the 2024 glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) that destroyed Thame village in Solukhumbu. The...
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Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal in Brasilia took part in the Pre-COP30 meeting held in the Brazilian capital. Speaking on behalf of the 44 Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Ambassador Nirmal Raj Kafle said that COP30 will not be “just another...
Bidhya Rai
“Our living standards have changed just as a snake sheds its skin,” said Kumar Pariyar, 48, a Dalit farmer from Tinpiple village, Okhaldhunga. Suppose Kumar’s analogy of a snake changing its skin is dramatic. In that case, it is only...
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New York: A landmark UN treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity on the high seas has now met the required 60 ratifications for entry into force, clearing the way for it to take effect in January 2026. Morocco and Sierra Leone...
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Kathmandu: Several lakes inside Shuklaphanta National Park are drying up and being choked by invasive plants, raising concerns over the future of the park’s wetlands and wildlife. Park authorities say climate change, coupled with the rapid spread of water hyacinth...
Nahid Muniza
The United Arab Emirates stands as a beacon of tolerance, progress, and multicultural coexistence. Within its dynamic landscape, the Nepalese community has found a nurturing environment—not only for personal growth and professional achievement, but also for the preservation and celebration...
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Kathmandu: On the occasion of the 212th Bhanu Jayanti, the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, in collaboration with various Nepali social organizations active in Thailand, organized the second Bhanu Jayanti celebration. The event featured poetry recitations, a children’s poetry competition, and...
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Kathmandu: To mark the 212th Bhanu Jayanti, the Embassy of Nepal in Muscat organized a Literature and Labour Awareness Program in collaboration with the International Nepali Literature Society, Oman. The event took place at Nepal House on 11 July. According...
Alisha Sijapati
Last month in June, Lalitpur played host to a critical global summit, the International Conference on the Recovery of Cultural Heritage. Experts from across Asia, Europe, and North America laid bare the truths of illicit trade, the dim networks that...
Suresh Adhikari
Tourism is an area of comparative advantage for Nepal. The country is blessed with natural beauty, geographical diversity, and rich cultural heritage. The potential for adventure tourism, the unique trekking experiences, and the warm hospitality of the Nepali people attract...
Narayan Adhikari
Nepal today finds itself in the midst of a grave national security crisis. For more than three decades, the country has suffered under deepening corruption, undemocratic governance, social inequality, and entrenched systems of favoritism and nepotism. Successive governments and political...
Jagdishor Panday
Kathmandu: In the aftermath of a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the Government of Nepal extended humanitarian support to the nation in crisis – a medical team from the Nepali Army was swiftly deployed to support relief efforts on the...
Jagdishor Panday
Captain Rojina Mahat of the Nepali Army recently returned home in February after a year-long service in the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL). Mahat, one of many women UN peacekeepers working on the security frontlines who worked, was...
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On the one hand, it has become quite difficult to obtain a student visa to study in the U.S. and other Western countries. On the other hand, countries like the United Arab Emirates have great potential as new destinations for...
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After beginning to export electricity through the Indian grid to Bangladesh for 12 hours for the first time, marking a milestone for both countries in electricity trade on July 15 last year, Nepal has now resumed exporting 40 MW of...
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One of Nepal's significant achievements in recent years is the export of electricity to Bangladesh. This energy deal was successfully finalized on October 3, 2024, following six years of trilateral cooperation between Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. As a result, Nepal...
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Kathmandu: A feature film 'Anjila' is to represent Nepal in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science (Oscar Awards). The International Feature Film Selection Committee in Nepal informed that 'Anjila' has been recommended from Nepal in the international feature...
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Kathmandu: Kathmandu University School of Arts, Department of Language and Mass Communication (DOLMC), officially inaugurated the second edition of the Chalachitra Conference 2025 on Monday, 6 July 2025. The two-day conference is organized by DOLMC in association with the Film...
Pandav Khatri
Once primarily known for the Korean War (1950–1953), a devastating conflict that left the country in ruins and divided the Korean Peninsula. For decades, the world associated South Korea with war, political instability, and its geopolitical tension with North Korea....
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Simkot (Humla): With rising unemployment in the district, local residents of Humla are increasingly moving to China’s Taklakot in search of work. There has been a growing trend of young people, both men and women, heading across the northern border...
Nahid Muniza
The launch of the Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution, announced by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, signals a major shift in how labor issues are addressed in the UAE. Operating under the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, this specialized...
Dr. Keshav Bashyal
International migration is inherently a transboundary issue, and the problems associated with it transcend borders that cannot be contained by a single state. This is why there is a growing need for global governance to address the issue systematically. However,...
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Kathmandu: Lawmaker Eknath Dhakal said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's China visit has added momentum to Nepal's non-aligned foreign policy. Speaking at the House of Representatives, Dhakal said it is regrettable that the Prime Minister, after demonstrating skillful and...
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Kathmandu: Speaker of the Federal Parliament of Nepal, Devraj Ghimire, said that parliamentarians can work for climate adaptation. Addressing the closing session of the two-day Hindu Kush Himalayan Parliamentarians' Meet, Speaker Ghimire said, "We parliamentarians may not be scientists, but...
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Kathmandu, August 19, 2025 – The two-day Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Parliamentarians’ Meet 2025 concluded in Kathmandu on Tuesday with an urgent call for stronger regional cooperation to address shared environmental and socio-economic challenges facing the mountain region. Held under...
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Kathmandu: In coordination with the Ambassadors Club, the Parliamentary Hearing Committee of Nepal organized a discussion program with Former Ambassadors on July 6. PHC is the joint committee of the Federal Parliament with members from the House of Representatives and...
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Kathmandu: Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H. Hashmi met and briefed the Pakistan-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Federal Parliament of Nepal on June 9, 2025. The interaction was attended by honourable members of the Friendship Group, diplomats of...
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Nepal has secured representation for the first time in the committees under the Inter-Legislative Union (IPU), an global organization of national parliaments. At the 150th Inter-Legislative Association annual meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, two Nepali parliamentarians – Dr. Anjan Shakya...
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Kathmandu: The ‘Second National Summit on Artificial Intelligence-2025’ concluded in Kathmandu. The conference, organized by the Digital Media Foundation, was attended by a significant number of national and international AI experts, lawmakers, high-ranking government officials, researchers, and individuals from the...
Mahesh Kumar Kushwaha
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant progress in machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing over the years. However, the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 revolutionized the field, bringing AI to millions of people worldwide and making it...
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Kathmandu: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the urgent need for a multilateral, inclusive, and human rights-based approach to artificial intelligence (AI) governance. Speaking at the BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Guterres addressed leaders from Brazil,...
Roshan Pokharel
International relations scholars have long seen the link between the rise and fall of great powers and disruptive technological innovation. This process generally consists of differentials in growth rates and technological change, leading to shifts in global economic balances. The...
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Simkot: The district of Humla witnessed a large influx of Indian pilgrims visiting Mount Kailash, a revered pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees. Indian tourists typically travel to Kailash and Mansarovar in China’s Tibet through the Hilsa border point in Humla....
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Kathmandu: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) promoted Nepal as a premier destination for adventure and nature-based tourism at the International French Tourism Mart – IFTM Top Resa 2025 held in Paris. Marking the 75th anniversary of French climber Maurice Herzog’s...
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Kathmandu: At the 12th Asian Tourism Fair held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nepal urged visitors to visit Nepal, stating that it is ready to welcome tourists. The Nepal Tourism Board conveyed the message that “Nepal is fully prepared to welcome tourists”...
Dilip Prakash Karki
Sudurpaschim Province, often called the Sundarpaschim, is Nepal’s westernmost province, stretching from the flat tropical Terai to the towering Himalayas. Covering 19,539 sq. km, the province consists of nine districts – Kailali, Kanchanpur, Dadeldhura, Doti, Achham, Bajura, Bajhang, Baitadi, and...
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Kathmandu: The first meeting of the National Tourism Council has decided to prepare a strategic concept paper for promoting wellness tourism in the country. The meeting held under the chairpersonship of Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad...
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Kathmandu: To enhance the trekking experience and improve safety for tourists in the Manaslu Conservation Area of northern Gorkha, the Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) has installed new signposts and marking poles along the trekking routes. According to Santosh Sherchan,...
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Kathmandu: Nepal clinched the ICC T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifiers title without losing a single match, defeating Samoa by 124 runs in the final on October 17. Batting first after losing the toss, Nepal scored...
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Kathmandu: Nepal has officially qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Nepal and the organizer of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier, Oman, have secured their places in the World Cup. This is the...
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Kathmandu: Nepal recorded a five-run victory over Qatar in the Super Six stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia Pacific Qualifier underway in Oman. In the match played on Monday at the Oman Cricket Academy...
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Kathmandu: Nepal defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by a narrow margin of 1 run in a thrilling match under the Super Six stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier held in Al Amerat, Oman,...
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Kathmandu: Nepal entered the Super Six as the group winner by defeating Japan in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia Pacific Qualifiers being held in Oman. Played at the Al Amerat cricket ground in Oman...
Arun Katuwal
Nepal’s cricketing journey reached a historic high as the Rhinos clinched their first-ever bilateral series win against a Full Member nation, defeating the West Indies 2–1 in a three-match T20I series held in Sharjah from September 27 to 30. The...
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Kathmandu: The Nepal Chamber of Commerce and South Korea’s Bridge International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on expanding agribusiness and promoting the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during a programme organised at the Chamber...
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Kathmandu: Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) President Chandra Prasad Dhakal has called for urgent steps to establish direct flights between Nepalgunj and Delhi, saying the route would significantly contribute to the economic growth and connectivity of...
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Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel launched the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Nepal 2025–2029 on July 23. Approved on 17 June this year by the ADB Board of Directors, the...
Sajira Shrestha
Kathmandu: The Gen-Z protest in Nepal that took place on September 8-9, 2025, can be described not only as the country’s worst unrest in years but also as a breeding ground for misinformation. Alongside the physical destruction, over 70 people...
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The article is co-written by Sagar Vishnoi, Sudhanshu Kumar, and Dr. Monojit Das. Cutting the Cord as Catalyst When Nepal's government banned 26 social media platforms on September 4, 2025, officials believed they were solving a problem. Instead, they ignited a firestorm...
Bibek Dhoj Thapa
The Gen Z movement of Nepal, which raged on September 8 and 9, led to more than 70 martyrs, more than 2100 injuries and significant destruction of public and private properties. The entire country is mourning the souls of the...
Nagma Shrestha
Diplomacy has always been a tool to shape peace, but today it carries renewed meaning. It is no longer limited to political negotiations; it now includes community-led action, cross-cultural collaboration, and values-driven advocacy. It includes people like you and me....
Lekhanath Pandey
In May, I was part of a Nepali team for the Canberra Fellowship Program, organized by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Themed “Cybersecurity, Misinformation, and Hybrid Threats,” the fellowship offered unique insights into Australia’s knowledge ecosystem and...
Dr. Mohit Bhatara
Diplomacy is often understood in terms of treaties, summits, and negotiations. Yet, at its most meaningful level, it is about connecting people, ideas, and institutions to create shared solutions for common challenges. During the Oxford Diplomatic Society's Nepal Trip in...
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In Taihe county, Fuyang, east China's Anhui province, a unique stall has become a fixture in a local park every weekend and on public holidays. It does not sell snacks or trinkets. Instead, it displays cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) manikins and...
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Kathmandu: The World Health Organization on August 18 announced Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, a remarkable achievement for a country making concerted efforts to protect its people from vaccine preventable diseases. Rubella, or German measles, is...
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Kathmandu: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) South Asia hosted the 3rd Health and Humanity Summit in Kathmandu, addressing the growing crisis in global humanitarian and healthcare systems. The event, themed “Beyond the Aid Crisis: Shared Responsibilities in a Fractured International Order,”...
Kathmandu: The Indo-Nepal Cultural Festival concluded in South India on October 15. The health camp and Indo-Nepal cultural festival, hosted by Nepali Janasamparka Samiti South Indian region in Bangalore, India, concluded. On the occasion, President of the Janasamparka Samiti India,...
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Kathmandu: Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Lok Bahadur Thapa, addressed the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 29, emphasizing the need for global solidarity to confront unprecedented challenges while sharing Nepal’s own political...
Bidhya Rai
Amina Alidi, a Malawian youth advocate, stated during the 30th anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth: “Listen to us. Invest in us. And most important of all: partner with us.” As world leaders convene at the 80th...
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Kathmandu: As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock urged Member States on Tuesday to uphold the organization’s founding principles and demonstrate why it remains vital in addressing today’s global crises. Speaking at the opening...
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Kathmandu: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres opened the high-level debate of the 80th General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23, with a stark warning to world leaders: humanity stands at a crossroads and must decide “what kind of world we choose...
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Kathmandu: World leaders have converged at the United Nations Headquarters in New York this week for the opening of the 80th session of the General Assembly (UNGA80), marking one of the most consequential annual gatherings in recent memory. According to...
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The physical distance between Nepal and the Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, is approximately 3,000 kilometers. But in terms of collaboration, interaction, trade, tourism, and high-level exchanges, the distance feels immense. Travelers from Nepal and the...
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Kathmandu: Gelephu (Bhutan), has been an important tourist destination at the India-Bhutan crossing. Roughly 41km from Kajalgaon, headquarter of Chirang, 50 km from Bongaigaon, and 340 km from Siliguri, India. Conventionally, this border crossing is mostly used for shipping and...
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The organization that connects South Asia with Southeast Asia—BIMSTEC—concluded its 6th Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, during the first week of April. Soon after, a BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers-level meeting was held in Kathmandu, adding momentum to the organization’s growing activity in...
Britant Khanal
Modern international order is constantly being moulded by the current demands of international politics and the precarious nature of crises. States today face and perceive a startling danger and threat of changing global politics, and the volatility of safeguarding state...
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As Nepal and Vietnam mark half a century of diplomatic ties, the two nations are opening a new chapter in their relationship with a landmark visit by Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan. Her three-day official visit, from August...
Gao Liang
On August 1, 2025, China and Nepal celebrated the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Since establishing ties in 1955, the two neighbors across the Himalayas have adhered to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, fostering comprehensive cooperation in political,...
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Diplomatic relations between Nepal and the Maldives were established on 1 August 1980. These relations are marked by goodwill, cooperation, and mutual understanding. They are further strengthened by the exchange of visits at various levels. As the founding members of...
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Nepal maintains a vital diplomatic presence in Lebanon through its Honorary Consulate General Office of Nepal in Beirut. This mission plays a crucial role in fostering bilateral relations between Nepal and Lebanon, focusing on promoting cultural exchange and collaboration across...
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Nepal and Belgium established diplomatic relations on 19 August 1963. The relations between Nepal and Belgium have been marked by goodwill, trust, and mutual respect. Both countries share common views on many issues and have been supporting each other in...
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Nepal and Jordan have maintained strong diplomatic ties since August 20, 1965. Both nations work together in various international forums and support each other on matters of mutual interest. The Office of the Honorary Consul of the Hashemite Kingdom of...
