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‘Nepal Has Been a Very Important Ally Over the Years’ – H. E. Veronique Lorenzo, EU Ambassador to Nepal

‘Nepal Has Been a Very Important Ally Over the Years’ – H. E. Veronique Lorenzo, EU Ambassador to Nepal

‘Nepal Has Been a Very Important Ally Over the Years’ – H. E. Veronique Lorenzo, EU Ambassador to Nepal Jagdishor Panday
The Madam Prime Minister Sushila Karki

The Madam Prime Minister Sushila Karki

Sikali Jatra Celebrated in Khokana, the Village That Does Not Observe Dashain

Sikali Jatra Celebrated in Khokana, the Village That Does Not Observe Dashain

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Nepal's Seven Decades in the UN – From a Member to the President of ECOSOC

Nepal's Seven Decades in the UN – From a Member to the President of ECOSOC

7 min read September 14, 2025

Seventy years into its membership, Nepal has achieved a historic milestone in the United Nations. Nepal now leads the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the UN’s six principal organs, marking its most significant diplomatic achievement to date. On...

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‘Nepal Has Been a Very Important Ally Over the Years’ – H. E. Veronique Lorenzo, EU Ambassador to Nepal

‘Nepal Has Been a Very Important Ally Over the Years’ – H. E. Veronique Lorenzo, EU Ambassador to Nepal
September 16, 2025 8 mins read

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'Cultivating Resilience and Hope in Nepal’s Agri-Food Systems' – Ken Shimizu, FAO Country Representative for Nepal

When Ken Shimizu took office as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Country Representative for Nepal in July 2021, he carried with him nearly three decades of international experience in agri-food system transformation spanning a broad...
TDN Correspondent TDN Correspondent
September 16, 2025
'Cultivating Resilience and Hope in Nepal’s Agri-Food Systems' – Ken Shimizu, FAO Country Representative for Nepal
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Guardians of the Green: Five Decades of Nepali Army in Nature Conservation

For five decades, the Nepali Army has not only defended the nation's sovereignty and contributed to international peacekeeping but has also played a pivotal role in protecting Nepal’s rich biodiversity and natural heritage. In the late 1970s, the World Bank...
Sajira Shrestha Sajira Shrestha
August 11, 2025
Guardians of the Green: Five Decades of Nepali Army in Nature Conservation
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Wildlife Diplomacy: Shifting from Rhinos to Elephants

Nepal’s wildlife diplomacy has taken a new turn with the decision to gift two elephants – Khagendra Prasad and Rudrakali – to Qatar. This will mark the first time Nepal has gifted elephants to another country. In the past, Nepal...
Gobinda Prasad Pokharel Gobinda Prasad Pokharel
August 10, 2025
Wildlife Diplomacy: Shifting from Rhinos to Elephants

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Nepali Candidate Adhikari Elected as Regional Councillor of IUCN
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepali Candidate Adhikari Elected as Regional Councillor of IUCN

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...

  • October 16, 2025
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ICIMOD Study Reveals Chain Reaction Behind 2024 Thame Glacial Flood
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

ICIMOD Study Reveals Chain Reaction Behind 2024 Thame Glacial Flood

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...

  • October 14, 2025
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Nepal Participates in Pre-COP30 Meeting in Brasilia
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal Participates in Pre-COP30 Meeting in Brasilia

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...

  • October 14, 2025
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Dramatic Transformations Through Climate-Resilient Farming
Bidhya RaiBidhya Rai

Dramatic Transformations Through Climate-Resilient Farming

“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...

  • October 02, 2025
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UN ‘High Seas’ Treaty Clears Ratification Threshold
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

UN ‘High Seas’ Treaty Clears Ratification Threshold

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...

  • September 21, 2025
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Lakes in Shuklaphanta National Park Drying Up
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Lakes in Shuklaphanta National Park Drying Up

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...

  • September 04, 2025
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Nepali Cuisine in the UAE: A Story of Cultural Fusion and Friendship
Nahid MunizaNahid Muniza

Nepali Cuisine in the UAE: A Story of Cultural Fusion and Friendship

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...

  • August 05, 2025
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Nepali Embassy in Bangkok Celebrates 212th Bhanu Jayanti with Poetry and Cultural Program
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepali Embassy in Bangkok Celebrates 212th Bhanu Jayanti with Poetry and Cultural Program

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...

  • July 14, 2025
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Embassy of Nepal in Muscat Celebrates the 212th Bhanu Jayanti Organizing Literature and Labour Awareness Program
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Embassy of Nepal in Muscat Celebrates the 212th Bhanu Jayanti Organizing Literature and Labour Awareness Program

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...

  • July 14, 2025
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Heritage Diplomacy: A Strategic Imperative
Alisha SijapatiAlisha Sijapati

Heritage Diplomacy: A Strategic Imperative

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...

  • July 08, 2025
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Integrating Cultural Diversity and Tourism
Suresh AdhikariSuresh Adhikari

Integrating Cultural Diversity and Tourism

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...

  • May 14, 2025
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Trusting the Nepali Army in Times of Crisis: Within the Country and Abroad
Narayan AdhikariNarayan Adhikari

Trusting the Nepali Army in Times of Crisis: Within the Country and Abroad

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...

  • September 11, 2025
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Nepal Army Extends Crucial Support in Myanmar Earthquake Response
Jagdishor PandayJagdishor Panday

Nepal Army Extends Crucial Support in Myanmar Earthquake Response

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...

  • June 24, 2025
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Nepali Women Peacekeepers Pioneering World Peace
Jagdishor PandayJagdishor Panday

Nepali Women Peacekeepers Pioneering World Peace

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...

  • May 14, 2025
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Pursuing Higher Education in the UAE: A New Avenue for Nepali Students
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Pursuing Higher Education in the UAE: A New Avenue for Nepali Students

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...

  • October 09, 2025
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Nepal Exports Electricity to Bangladesh via India – A Positive Sign of Sub-Regional Cooperation
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal Exports Electricity to Bangladesh via India – A Positive Sign of Sub-Regional Cooperation

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...

  • July 17, 2025
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5 Questions: 'Trilateral Agreement Enabling the First-Ever Power Export from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian Grid'- H.E. Ghanshyam Bhandari
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

5 Questions: 'Trilateral Agreement Enabling the First-Ever Power Export from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian Grid'- H.E. Ghanshyam Bhandari

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...

  • May 14, 2025
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Nepali film 'Anjila' recommended for Oscar Award
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepali film 'Anjila' recommended for Oscar Award

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...

  • September 18, 2025
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Kathmandu University Hosts Second Edition of Chalachitra Conference 2025
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Kathmandu University Hosts Second Edition of Chalachitra Conference 2025

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...

  • July 08, 2025
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Global Trends and Nepal
Pandav KhatriPandav Khatri

Global Trends and Nepal

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....

  • May 14, 2025
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Thousands of Unemployed Youths from Humla Throng to China for Work
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Thousands of Unemployed Youths from Humla Throng to China for Work

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...

  • September 14, 2025
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Justice with a Human Touch – Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution
Nahid MunizaNahid Muniza

Justice with a Human Touch – Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution

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...

  • August 18, 2025
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Power, Policy and Labor Migration: Enhancing Bargaining Power
Dr. Keshav BashyalDr. Keshav Bashyal

Power, Policy and Labor Migration: Enhancing Bargaining Power

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,...

  • May 17, 2025
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Prime Minister's China Visit Has Added Momentum to Non-Aligned Foreign Policy: Lawmaker Dhakal
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Prime Minister's China Visit Has Added Momentum to Non-Aligned Foreign Policy: Lawmaker Dhakal

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...

  • September 04, 2025
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We Parliamentarians May Not Be Scientists, but We Can Pass a Budget for Climate Adaptation: Speaker Ghimire
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

We Parliamentarians May Not Be Scientists, but We Can Pass a Budget for Climate Adaptation: Speaker Ghimire

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...

  • August 19, 2025
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HKH Parliamentarians’ Meet 2025 Concludes with Urgent Call for Regional Cooperation
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

HKH Parliamentarians’ Meet 2025 Concludes with Urgent Call for Regional Cooperation

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...

  • August 19, 2025
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In Coordination With Ambassadors Club, PHC Organises a Discussion Program With Former Ambassadors
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

In Coordination With Ambassadors Club, PHC Organises a Discussion Program With Former Ambassadors

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...

  • July 06, 2025
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The Pakistan-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group Interaction
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

The Pakistan-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group Interaction

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...

  • June 19, 2025
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Nepal Joins IPU Table: Significant Milestone in Parliamentary Diplomacy
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal Joins IPU Table: Significant Milestone in Parliamentary Diplomacy

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...

  • May 17, 2025
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National Summit on AI Concludes: Debate Focuses on AI Policy and Digital Media Regulation
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

National Summit on AI Concludes: Debate Focuses on AI Policy and Digital Media Regulation

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...

  • September 08, 2025
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AI Diplomacy: Nepal Must Place AI as a Foreign Policy Priority
Mahesh Kumar KushwahaMahesh Kumar Kushwaha

AI Diplomacy: Nepal Must Place AI as a Foreign Policy Priority

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...

  • August 14, 2025
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UN Secretary-General Guterres Calls for Inclusive AI Governance Rooted in Human Rights at BRICS Summit
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

UN Secretary-General Guterres Calls for Inclusive AI Governance Rooted in Human Rights at BRICS Summit

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,...

  • July 08, 2025
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Navigating Nepal's Digital Landscape and Global Influences
Roshan PokharelRoshan Pokharel

Navigating Nepal's Digital Landscape and Global Influences

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...

  • May 14, 2025
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Humla Sees Surge in Indian Pilgrims Visiting Kailash Mansarovar
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Humla Sees Surge in Indian Pilgrims Visiting Kailash Mansarovar

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....

  • October 12, 2025
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Nepal Showcases Adventure and Nature-Based Tourism in Paris
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal Showcases Adventure and Nature-Based Tourism in Paris

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...

  • September 25, 2025
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NTB Concludes Dhaka Tourism Fair Highlighting Nepal as Safe and Ready for Visitors
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

NTB Concludes Dhaka Tourism Fair Highlighting Nepal as Safe and Ready for Visitors

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”...

  • September 21, 2025
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Sudurpaschim: Discover the Hidden Gem of Nepal
Dilip Prakash KarkiDilip Prakash Karki

Sudurpaschim: Discover the Hidden Gem of Nepal

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...

  • September 15, 2025
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Preparation of Strategic Concept Paper on Wellness Tourism in Nepal Mulled
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Preparation of Strategic Concept Paper on Wellness Tourism in Nepal Mulled

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...

  • July 31, 2025
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New Signposts and Marking Poles Installed to Guide Tourists in Manaslu Conservation Area
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

New Signposts and Marking Poles Installed to Guide Tourists in Manaslu Conservation Area

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,...

  • July 21, 2025
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Nepal to Play the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal to Play the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

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...

  • October 16, 2025
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World Cup Qualifiers: Nepal Registers Victory Against Qatar
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

World Cup Qualifiers: Nepal Registers Victory Against Qatar

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...

  • October 14, 2025
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T20 World Cup Qualifier: Nepal Defeats UAE by 1 Run
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

T20 World Cup Qualifier: Nepal Defeats UAE by 1 Run

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,...

  • October 12, 2025
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Nepal secures position in Super Six defeating Japan
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal secures position in Super Six defeating Japan

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...

  • October 12, 2025
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‘For the People Back Home’ – Nepal’s Emotional and Historic Win Over West Indies
Arun KatuwalArun Katuwal

‘For the People Back Home’ – Nepal’s Emotional and Historic Win Over West Indies

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...

  • October 04, 2025
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International Women’s Football Tournament to Be Held in Jhapa
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

International Women’s Football Tournament to Be Held in Jhapa

Kathmandu: The Women’s Gold Cup International Invitational Knockout Football Tournament is set to take place in Shivasatakshi Municipality from November 1 to November 8. According to Santosh Thopra, Chairman of the Gold Cup Organizing Committee, the winning team will receive...

  • September 24, 2025
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Nepal Chamber and South Korea’s Bridge International Sign MoU to Boost Agribusiness and SMEs
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal Chamber and South Korea’s Bridge International Sign MoU to Boost Agribusiness and SMEs

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...

  • August 19, 2025
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FNCCI Urges Direct Nepalgunj–Delhi Flights to Boost Regional Development
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

FNCCI Urges Direct Nepalgunj–Delhi Flights to Boost Regional Development

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...

  • August 11, 2025
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ADB Launches Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Nepal 2025–2029
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

ADB Launches Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Nepal 2025–2029

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...

  • July 23, 2025
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Truth vs. Virality: Nepal’s Gen-Z Movement and the Misinformation Storm
Sajira ShresthaSajira Shrestha

Truth vs. Virality: Nepal’s Gen-Z Movement and the Misinformation Storm

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...

  • October 10, 2025
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Technology Turns Political
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Technology Turns Political

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...

  • October 07, 2025
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Hashtag Revolution: Gen Z, Technology and Regime Change
Bibek Dhoj ThapaBibek Dhoj Thapa

Hashtag Revolution: Gen Z, Technology and Regime Change

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...

  • September 26, 2025
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Redefining Diplomacy: Peace, Participation, and the Purpose We Share
Nagma ShresthaNagma Shrestha

Redefining Diplomacy: Peace, Participation, and the Purpose We Share

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....

  • September 16, 2025
  • 7 mins read
Australia, Beyond the West
Lekhanath PandeyLekhanath Pandey

Australia, Beyond the West

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...

  • September 07, 2025
  • 12 mins read
From Diplomatic Dialogues to Community Engagement: Reflections on Nepal
Dr. Mohit BhataraDr. Mohit Bhatara

From Diplomatic Dialogues to Community Engagement: Reflections on Nepal

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...

  • August 31, 2025
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Chinese Couple Runs 'First-Aid Stall' For Eight Years to Teach Life-Saving Skills
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Chinese Couple Runs 'First-Aid Stall' For Eight Years to Teach Life-Saving Skills

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...

  • September 03, 2025
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Nepal Eliminates Rubella, says WHO
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

Nepal Eliminates Rubella, says WHO

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...

  • August 18, 2025
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MSF South Asia Holds 2025 Health and Humanity Summit in Kathmandu
TDN CorrespondentTDN Correspondent

MSF South Asia Holds 2025 Health and Humanity Summit in Kathmandu

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,”...

  • August 18, 2025
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Art & Culture
neIndo-Nepal Cultural Festival in South Indiaws

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,...

  • 1 min read
Book on Nepal's Biggest Film Star, Rajesh Hamal, Titled ‘Yugdekhi Yugsamma’ Unveiled

Book on Nepal's Biggest Film Star, Rajesh Hamal, Titled ‘Yugdekhi Yugsamma’ Unveiled

  • October 12, 2025
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Small States and International Security: Europe and Beyond

Small States and International Security: Europe and Beyond

  • September 16, 2025
  • 9 min read

International
Addressing the Historic 80th High-level session of the UNGA, Leader of the Nepali Delegation Ambassador Thapa Calls for Multilateralism, Climate Justice, and Youth-Inspired Democracy
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Addressing the Historic 80th High-level session of the UNGA, Leader of the Nepali Delegation Ambassador Thapa Calls for Multilateralism, Climate Justice, and Youth-Inspired Democracy

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...

  • September 30, 2025
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UNGA and Voice of Youth
Bidhya RaiBidhya Rai

UNGA and Voice of Youth

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...

  • September 28, 2025
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UNGA 80th Session: General Assembly President Baerbock Urges Member States to ‘Be Better Together’
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UNGA 80th Session: General Assembly President Baerbock Urges Member States to ‘Be Better Together’

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...

  • September 24, 2025
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UN General Assembly: Secretary-General Guterres Urges World Leaders to Choose Peace, Cooperation Over Chaos
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UN General Assembly: Secretary-General Guterres Urges World Leaders to Choose Peace, Cooperation Over Chaos

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...

  • September 24, 2025
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World Leaders Gather for UNGA80 to Tackle Global Crises
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World Leaders Gather for UNGA80 to Tackle Global Crises

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...

  • September 21, 2025
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Diversifying Foreign Relations: Nepal’s New Diplomatic Path in Central Asia
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Diversifying Foreign Relations: Nepal’s New Diplomatic Path in Central Asia

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...

  • September 15, 2025
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Connecting India and Bhutan for Sustainable Development
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Connecting India and Bhutan for Sustainable Development

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...

  • July 18, 2025
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Five Questions with BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey
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Five Questions with BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey

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...

  • June 25, 2025
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Landlocked Countries Transit Rights and Rights to Access the Sea
Britant KhanalBritant Khanal

Landlocked Countries Transit Rights and Rights to Access the Sea

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...

  • May 17, 2025
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Marking 50 Years of Friendship: Nepal-Vietnam Gear Up to Elevate Relationship
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Marking 50 Years of Friendship: Nepal-Vietnam Gear Up to Elevate Relationship

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...

  • September 15, 2025
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Nepal-China: Reflecting on Friendship and Envisioning a Shared Future
Gao LiangGao Liang

Nepal-China: Reflecting on Friendship and Envisioning a Shared Future

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,...

  • September 14, 2025
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Nepal-Maldives
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Nepal-Maldives

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...

  • September 03, 2025
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Nepal-Lebanon
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Nepal-Lebanon

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...

  • September 03, 2025
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Nepal-Belgium
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Nepal-Belgium

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...

  • September 03, 2025
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Nepal-Jordan
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Nepal-Jordan

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...

  • September 03, 2025
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