Art of transhumance: The intertwined lives of sheep and their Himalayan herders
For shepherds, life on the move also reflects mountain culture. But how long can this way of survival continue?
Nepal
Nepal’s anti-graft body summons Indian yoga guru, associate in land scam probe
According to the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), around Rs1.51 billion was funnelled into Patanjali Yogpeeth Nepal since 2015 via remittance…
Post-Pahalgam divergence in foreign policy
Nepal must diplomatically address India’s expectations if their ties are to grow stronger.
Nepal’s proposed casino law to tighten rules, curb foreign investment
The bill, part of the Integrated Tourism Act, envisages ownership caps, tighter licensing, and stricter compliance measures.
Experts witness climate toll on Himalayas from mountain flight
Nepali and international experts observed a rapid retreat of snow cover on some of the world’s highest peaks.
Corruption case filed against 16 individuals, 2 companies in Nepal over telecoms procurement scam
Anti-graft body seeks over Rs 3.21 billion in damages from the accused that include former minister Basnet and top bureaucrats. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of…
Filipino climber dies at Everest Camp IV
Philipp II Santiago reached Camp IV at approximately 8:00 PM on Wednesday but succumbed to exhaustion shortly thereafter.
Requiem for a glacier
A glacier is disappearing in the Himalayas, leaving mounds of debris and a warning too dire to ignore.
Snakebite cases surge in Nepal’s Mahottari as temperatures rise
Health experts warn that climate change and rising temperatures are expanding the habitat range of venomous snakes in Nepal.
Buddha Jayanti celebrated at UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu
Special prayers and rituals were performed at the Swayambhunath temple inside the main stupa complex to commemorate Gautam Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death anniversary.