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Nepal’s Neighborhood Diplomacy: Renewing Trust with India and China

Nepal’s Neighborhood Diplomacy: Renewing Trust with India and China

Nepal’s Neighborhood Diplomacy: Renewing Trust with India and China TDN Correspondent
Literary Evening Uniting Nepal and Russia in Kathmandu

Literary Evening Uniting Nepal and Russia in Kathmandu

Celebration Marking Paddy Plantation in Nepal

Celebration Marking Paddy Plantation in Nepal

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Nepal’s Neighborhood Diplomacy: Renewing Trust with India and China

Nepal’s Neighborhood Diplomacy: Renewing Trust with India and China

16 min read July 12, 2026

Kathmandu: A nation situated between two large neighbors and the world’s fastest growing economies, Nepal has always sought to balance relations with these two countries by enhancing mutual trust and cooperation. This June marked the reaffirmation of that approach. Foreign...

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Interview
Interview

‘Nepal’s Contribution to BIMSTEC is Unique’ 

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Feature
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Literary Evening Uniting Nepal and Russia in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The Russian House held a literary evening to mark the 227th anniversary of Alexander Sergeyevinch Pushkin’s birth and Russian Language Day on June 5. The evening was attended by 70 literary figures, authors, translators, and representatives of the diplomatic...
TDN Correspondent TDN Correspondent
July 12, 2026
Literary Evening Uniting Nepal and Russia in Kathmandu
Diaspora
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Report on “Nepali Diaspora in Australia” Launched

Kathmandu: The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), in collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Nepal, organized the official launch and dissemination event of the report “Nepali Diaspora in Australia” at Kathmandu Marriott Hotel on May 18. The event brought...
TDN Correspondent TDN Correspondent
May 19, 2026
Report on “Nepali Diaspora in Australia” Launched
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Hon. Shisir Khanal: A New Leader at Foreign Ministry

Decent, soft-spoken, humble, responsible, reliable and clear. These qualifiers aptly describe the personality of Hon. Shisir Khanal, 47, Nepal's new Foreign Minister. He is one of the most reliable candidates entrusted by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Prime Minister...
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May 10, 2026
Hon. Shisir Khanal: A New Leader at Foreign Ministry

Diplomacy

Climate

WFP Nepal Delivers Emergency BP-5 food Assistance to Flood-displaced Families

WFP Nepal Delivers Emergency BP-5 food Assistance to Flood-displaced Families

Erratic Monsoon, Rising Temperatures Heighten Flash Flood Risk across Hindu Kush Himalaya
Experts and advocates gathered in Khumjung to give the message of protecting the mountains
From Commitments to Action: Reframing Nepal’s Climate Response

Cultural

Russian Ambassador Surovtsev Meets with Delegation from the Russian Branch of ICOM

Russian Ambassador Surovtsev Meets with Delegation from the Russian Branch of ICOM

‘We have seen firsthand that cultural diplomacy works’
Chinese Films in Nepal: Tiantan Award Panorama Concludes in Kathmandu
Festival Organized to Promote Nepali culture, Traditions on Global Stage

Defence

National Security Training Begins at Army Command and Staff College

National Security Training Begins at Army Command and Staff College

Armed Police Force, Nepal in UN Peacekeeping: A Legacy of Valor and Service
Army Day 2083: From the Prithvi Path and National Shield to UN Peacekeeping
Nepal NCC Delegation Visits India to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Education

US CDA Urbom Meets with Education Minister Pokharel

US CDA Urbom Meets with Education Minister Pokharel

Japanese Envoy Maeda Pays Courtesy Call on Minister Pokharel
Advancing International Relations and Diplomacy through Education
Nepal Embassy Organizes ‘Nepali Academics in Belgium’ Panel Discussion in Brussels

Energy

Executive Committee of IPPAN Calls on Indian Ambassador to Nepal

Executive Committee of IPPAN Calls on Indian Ambassador to Nepal

Meetings of Joint Steering Committee and Joint Working Group on Power Sector Cooperation between Nepal and India Held
Beyond Hydropower: Nepal’s Imperative for Domestic Industrialization and Green Exports
Nepal's New Government: Energy, Execution, and the Geopolitics of Governance — What It Will Take to Sustain Reform

Film

Nepali Film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Wins Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival

Nepali Film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Wins Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival

Nepal's presence at Cannes Film Festival a matter of pride, says Acting Mayor Dangol
KIMFF 2026 Unveils Its 23rd Edition of the Film Festival
Lights, Camera, Box Office: The Rise of Nepali Cinema

Labor

Nepal-Korea Labour Cooperation Seminar Held in Kathmandu

Nepal-Korea Labour Cooperation Seminar Held in Kathmandu

Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies Extends Condolences on Passing of Former Amir of Qatar
Survey Reveals High Recruitment Costs Continue to Burden Nepali Migrant Workers
UNI Apro Graphical and Packaging Committee Passes Resolution on Nepal

Parliamentary

Spokesperson Pokharel briefs HoR on Government Achievements in First 100 days

Spokesperson Pokharel briefs HoR on Government Achievements in First 100 days

IPU Adopts Motion Proposed by Nepal’s Lawmaker Dr. Shakya
NA Chair Dahal Holds Meeting with Turkish Parliament Speaker Kurtulmus
Lawmaker Udas Elected Unopposed as Chair of Parliamentary International Relations Committee

Tech

U.S. Embassy Nepal’s Code for Impact Program Helps Young Nepali Innovators Turn Ideas into Tech Ventures

U.S. Embassy Nepal’s Code for Impact Program Helps Young Nepali Innovators Turn Ideas into Tech Ventures

Multilingual 'Voice-to-Agent' Feature Released in Springbase.ai
TikTok Expands AI Literacy Efforts to Help People Better Understand AI-Generated Content
Minister Pun Calls on Non-Resident Nepali Experts to Promote innovation in Nepal

Tourism

Chinese Delegation Visits Nepal Tourism Board

Chinese Delegation Visits Nepal Tourism Board

Five members appointed at Nepal Tourism Board
200 Spanish Youth to Explore Nepal in the First Spanish Academic Expedition to Asia
Businesswomen Promoting Tourism in Eastern Nepal

Sports

Celebration of Olympic Day 2026

Celebration of Olympic Day 2026

Nepal Tourism Board Welcomes Delegation of Japanese Professional Wrestlers
Sunmaya Budha Gets Record Breaking Win in Italy 
FIFA Bans ANFA

Economic

FAO Country Rep Shimizu Pays Courtesy Call on Industry Minister Yadav

FAO Country Rep Shimizu Pays Courtesy Call on Industry Minister Yadav

First Shipment of Canola Grains Arrives at Nepal Custom Yard from Kolkata Port
Bodhi Sambad 2026: Reimagining Nepal's Future Through Economic Reform and Strategic Dialogue
Unlocking Tariff-Free Access to the UK: Opportunities for Nepali Exporters

Public

Upcoming Global Treaty on Disasters Gives Nepal a Chance to Shine

Upcoming Global Treaty on Disasters Gives Nepal a Chance to Shine

BNL and CIUD Launches Artificial Groundwater Recharge Project at Civil Service Hospital
Nepal to Host International ‘Bodhi Dialogue’ Conference
NIICE Hosts International Debate on Balen Shah’s Leadership and Nepal’s Political Transformation

Health

GoN and UN Launch Joint Programme to Strengthen Mental and Psychosocial Support Systems in Nepal

GoN and UN Launch Joint Programme to Strengthen Mental and Psychosocial Support Systems in Nepal

WHO South-East Asia Steps Up Efforts to Phase Out Mercury-Containing Dental Filling
Australian Ambassador Ernst Visits the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology
Cambodia lauds Nepal's eye care expertise

Election

Nepali Youths in the Frontline of Electoral Governance

Nepali Youths in the Frontline of Electoral Governance

Nepal’s 2026 Elections:  A Democratic Milestone Shaped by a 'Gen-Z Moment' 
10 Civil Society Organizations Conclude: Election Peaceful and Fair, but Weaknesses in Voter Education and Voter List
India’s Support to Nepal to Conduct the Election 

Gender

Zonta Club Kathmandu Celebrates Historic Global Recognition

Zonta Club Kathmandu Celebrates Historic Global Recognition

UN Women and Finnish Embassy Completes Joint Monitoring Mission Across Kathmandu and Madesh Province
Gender and War: Power, Masculinity and the Politics of Violence
Empowered Women, Changing the World

Wildlife and Conservation

Decade of Collaboration Between Federation University Australia and Nepal, Professor Wright Joins NTNC Board

Decade of Collaboration Between Federation University Australia and Nepal, Professor Wright Joins NTNC Board

UK Embassy Development Director Visits Bardia National Park
Third Red Panda Festival in Ilam to Promote Conservation and Tourism
205 Gharials Released into Rapti River from Chitwan National Park

Youth

Learning from China, Shaping Nepal

Learning from China, Shaping Nepal

WFF Nepal and FAO Nepal Collaborate for World Youth Skill Day
Samanwaya Nepal Organizes Youth Advocacy Orientation and Network Strengthening Program
IRD Global Youth Summit 2025: Connecting and Channeling Nepal’s Brilliant Young Minds Across Nation and Globe for Nation-Building

Mountaineering

Expanding Nepal-Canada Relations Through Mountaineering Tourism

Expanding Nepal-Canada Relations Through Mountaineering Tourism

Sherpa elected Nepal Mountaineering Association President
Ambassador Bhandari Attends Flag-in Ceremony Honouring Bangladeshi Mountaineer
French Ambassador Corteval Pays Tribute at Annapurna Base Camp on 75th Anniversary of Historic Ascent

Law & Human Rights

Digital Legal Reform: Safeguarding Identity and Investment in Nepal

Digital Legal Reform: Safeguarding Identity and Investment in Nepal

Norwegian Embassy Celebrates Access to Justice Project in Nepal
Dialogue Held in Kathmandu to Promote Business and Human Rights
Bilateral Meeting Between Chief Justices of Nepal and Bangladesh Focuses on Judicial Reforms and Cooperation

Art & Culture
neSabin Nyepane Represents Nepal at the ‘Days of International Theatre Cooperation’ws

Kathmandu: Moscow hosted the “Days of International Theatre Cooperation” STD RF from July 13 to July 17. Thirty young theatre professionals – actors, directors, and managers – from 12 countries came to the Russian capital. Nepal was represented by Sabin...

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Russian House Celebrates 213th Bhanu Jayanti, 133rd Birth Anniversary of Vladimir Mayakovsky

Russian House Celebrates 213th Bhanu Jayanti, 133rd Birth Anniversary of Vladimir Mayakovsky

  • July 19, 2026
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Exhibition titled

Exhibition titled "My Nanjing: A River of Memory flowing Through Us Toward the Sea of the Future" kicks off in Kathmandu

  • July 07, 2026
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International
Heads of UN Agencies in Kathmandu Pay Joint Courtesy Call on Foreign Minister Khanal
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Heads of UN Agencies in Kathmandu Pay Joint Courtesy Call on Foreign Minister Khanal

Kathmandu: The Heads of the United Nations Agencies based in Kathmandu paid a joint courtesy call on the Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, at the Ministry on July 20.  The United Nations Resident Coordinator and the Heads of...

  • July 21, 2026
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Fifth Meeting of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs Held in New Delhi
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Fifth Meeting of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs Held in New Delhi

Kathmandu: The 5th Meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chief was held in New Delhi on July 16. H.E. Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, hosted and chaired a meeting of National Security Advisers/Heads of...

  • July 20, 2026
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Pakistan Foreign Secretary Hosts Luncheon for SAARC Secretary General Sarwar
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Pakistan Foreign Secretary Hosts Luncheon for SAARC Secretary General Sarwar

Kathmandu: H.E. Ms. Amna Baloch, the Foreign Secretary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan hosted a luncheon in the honor of H.E. Md. Golam Sarwar, the Secretary General of SAARC, who is on a farewell visit to Pakistan. The luncheon,...

  • July 17, 2026
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SAARC Secretary General Pays Farewell Call on Prime Minister of Pakistan
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SAARC Secretary General Pays Farewell Call on Prime Minister of Pakistan

Kathmandu: H.E. Md Golam Sarwar, the Secretary General of SAARC paid a farewell courtesy call on H.E. Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Prime Minister praised the Secretary General’s dedicated services and leadership in steering the...

  • July 17, 2026
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ECOSOC President Thapa Participates in High-Level Roundtable on Financing Resilient Agrifood Systems
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ECOSOC President Thapa Participates in High-Level Roundtable on Financing Resilient Agrifood Systems

Kathmandu: H.E. Lok Bahadur Thapa, UN ECOSOC President, participated in the high-level roundtable on financing resilient agrifood systems. He emphasized that they cannot continue moving from one crisis to the next.  President Thapa said, “Instead, we must invest in systems...

  • July 17, 2026
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UN ECOSOC President Thapa Meets with North Macedonia Foreign Minister Mucunski
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UN ECOSOC President Thapa Meets with North Macedonia Foreign Minister Mucunski

Kathmandu: H.E. Lok Bahadur Thapa, UN ECOSOC President, met with H.E. Timcho Mucunski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. They underscored the importance of stronger multilateralism to address today’s global challenges. President Thapa and Minister Mucunski discussed North Macedonia’s...

  • July 17, 2026
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South Asians for Human Rights Mourns Passing of Dr. Devendra Raj Panday
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South Asians for Human Rights Mourns Passing of Dr. Devendra Raj Panday

Kathmandu: South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR), a regional network of human rights defenders, mourned the passing of Dr. Devendra Raj Panday, a true South Asian, distinguished civil society leader and a founding member of SAHR, who passed away peacefully...

  • July 20, 2026
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SAARC Holds Second Meeting to Finalize the First SAARC Development Report
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SAARC Holds Second Meeting to Finalize the First SAARC Development Report

Kathmandu: SAARC Inter-Governmental Expert Group on Poverty Alleviation held the second meeting to finalize the first SAARC Development Report with the theme “SDR 2025: Shaping the Future Together for a Resilient SAARC” in Male, Maldives on April 22 and April...

  • April 24, 2026
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Bangladesh's New Government Reaffirms Strong Support for SAARC Process
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Bangladesh's New Government Reaffirms Strong Support for SAARC Process

Kathmandu: Bangladesh's new government has reaffirmed strong support for the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) process. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, has reiterated Bangladesh’s unwavering support for the SAARC process and reaffirmed the country’s commitment...

  • February 23, 2026
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SAARC Spirit Alive, Says Prof. Yunus as South Asian Leaders Gather in Dhaka
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SAARC Spirit Alive, Says Prof. Yunus as South Asian Leaders Gather in Dhaka

Kathmandu: Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the “SAARC spirit is alive and well,” highlighting the strong presence and solidarity of South Asian nations at the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia....

  • January 02, 2026
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SAARC Marks 40th Anniversary of Charter Adoption, Leaders Call for Renewed Regional Cooperation
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SAARC Marks 40th Anniversary of Charter Adoption, Leaders Call for Renewed Regional Cooperation

Kathmandu: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the SAARC Charter on December 8, reaffirming its founding vision of regional unity, peace, and shared prosperity. The Charter, endorsed by the Heads...

  • December 09, 2025
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Nepal's Prime Minister Karki Calls for Revitalizing SAARC on 41st Charter Day
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Nepal's Prime Minister Karki Calls for Revitalizing SAARC on 41st Charter Day

Kathmandu: Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called for renewed commitment among South Asian nations to reinvigorate the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as the regional bloc marks its 41st Charter Day. In a statement on December 8,...

  • December 09, 2025
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Commemorating 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Nepal
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Commemorating 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Nepal

Kathmandu: The Embassy of Japan commemorated the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal. Takahata Kiminori, Head Priest of Shorenji temple, Nara Prefecture, who also happens to be a biologist successfully revived the lotus flower whose seeds were...

  • July 23, 2026
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Foreign Minister Khanal Receives Australian Foreign First Assistant Secretary Storey
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Foreign Minister Khanal Receives Australian Foreign First Assistant Secretary Storey

Kathmandu: Hon. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal received H.E. Sarah Storey, First Assistant Secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, at the Ministry on July 23.  During the courtesy call, discussions covered a wide range of Nepal–Australia relations,...

  • July 23, 2026
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Saudi Ambassador bin Mnikhr Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Secretary Rai
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Saudi Ambassador bin Mnikhr Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Secretary Rai

Kathmandu: H.E. Fahd bin Mohammad bin Mnikhr, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai at the Ministry on July 22. During the call on, they discussed matters of mutual interest, including...

  • July 23, 2026
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Russian House Hosts Gala Reception Celebrating 70 Years of Diplomatic Ties between Russia and Nepal
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Russian House Hosts Gala Reception Celebrating 70 Years of Diplomatic Ties between Russia and Nepal

Kathmandu: The Russian House celebrated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Nepal with a gala reception on July 20. The gala reception included a photo exhibition, greetings from the foreign ministers of both countries,...

  • July 21, 2026
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Ambassador Chhetri Receives Maldives Ambassador Ibrahim at Abu Dhabi
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Ambassador Chhetri Receives Maldives Ambassador Ibrahim at Abu Dhabi

Kathmandu: H.E. Tej Bahadur Chhetri, Ambassador of Nepal to the UAE, received H.E. Thoriq Ibrahim, the newly appointed Ambassador of Maldives to the UAE, at the Embassy on July 20.  During the courtesy meeting, the two Ambassadors discussed ways to...

  • July 21, 2026
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Saudi Ambassador bin Mnikhr Meets with Culture Minister Paudel
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Saudi Ambassador bin Mnikhr Meets with Culture Minister Paudel

Kathmandu: H.E. Fahd bin Mohammed bin Mnikhr, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal, met with the Hon. Khadak Raj Paudel, Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation of Nepal, on July 15.  The meeting reviewed the prospects for cooperation between...

  • July 15, 2026
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Diaspora
NRNA's Focus on Work: Citizenship and Investment Top Agenda at Conference in China and Ireland in August  

NRNA's Focus on Work: Citizenship and Investment Top Agenda at Conference in China and Ireland in August  

TDN Correspondent July 19, 2026
NRNA Forms 51-member Advisory Committee
  • July 17, 2026

NRNA Forms 51-member Advisory Committee

Report on “Nepali Diaspora in Australia” Launched
  • May 19, 2026

Report on “Nepali Diaspora in Australia” Launched

Memorandum with Proposals to Amend the Law on Diaspora, Pararashtara Asked for a Model of the World
  • May 08, 2026

Memorandum with Proposals to Amend the Law on Diaspora, Pararashtara Asked for a Model of the World

Photojournalist Onta Honored by ‘World Book of Records, London’
  • May 04, 2026

Photojournalist Onta Honored by ‘World Book of Records, London’

FM Khanal Meets Newly Elected NRNA President, Assures Support on Key Diaspora Issues
  • April 03, 2026

FM Khanal Meets Newly Elected NRNA President, Assures Support on Key Diaspora Issues

Foreign Minister Sharma Meets Newly Elected NRNA Leadership, Stresses Coordinated Efforts for Development
  • March 20, 2026

Foreign Minister Sharma Meets Newly Elected NRNA Leadership, Stresses Coordinated Efforts for Development

Photo Feature
Bhume Puja: The Festival of Nature Worship

Bhume Puja: The Festival of Nature Worship

TDN Correspondent July 15, 2026
Foreign Minister Khanal Addresses the 213th Bhanu Jayanti Program
  • July 13, 2026

Foreign Minister Khanal Addresses the 213th Bhanu Jayanti Program

Celebration Marking Paddy Plantation in Nepal
  • July 12, 2026

Celebration Marking Paddy Plantation in Nepal

Nepal’s 800-Year-Old Golden Buddhist Manuscript Undergoes Sacred Restoration
  • June 14, 2026

Nepal’s 800-Year-Old Golden Buddhist Manuscript Undergoes Sacred Restoration

Bisket Jatra Begins in Bhaktapur with Traditional Chariot Procession
  • May 10, 2026

Bisket Jatra Begins in Bhaktapur with Traditional Chariot Procession

Nepal Marks Global Celebration of the First International Wellness Day
  • April 15, 2026

Nepal Marks Global Celebration of the First International Wellness Day

`Flavours of Sri Lanka´ Food Week to Showcase Rich Culinary Heritage in Kathmandu
  • April 15, 2026

`Flavours of Sri Lanka´ Food Week to Showcase Rich Culinary Heritage in Kathmandu