Tests reveal alarming levels of banned pesticide in vegetables sold in Kathmandu
Dangerous levels of organophosphates can cause nerve damage.
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Diarrhoeal deaths increase over threefold in Nepal
As many as 14 children under five years of age succumbed to diarrhoea in the fiscal year 2023-24, up from four the previous fiscal year.
Nepal’s queer community battles a silent drug crisis
A new study reveals a surge in sexualised drug use among transgender people and sex workers. But stigma keeps many from seeking treatment.
Investors, hoteliers left waiting as flights vanish from Nepal’s Bhairahawa airport
Local businesses fear financial collapse as billions in investments tied to the airport bring no return.
Police baton-charge protesters in Nepal’s Gwarko; photojournalists mistreated
Police baton-charged a group of youths protesting outside the EPS Korea branch office in Gwarko, amid rising frustration over delays in deployment to South Korea under the…
Continuing tragedy: The Kathmandu Post
The government has to ensure that the universities and colleges Nepali students attend abroad pass certain criteria for safety and inclusion.
Khaptad: A heavenly escape into Nepal’s pristine wilderness
With blooming rhododendrons, rare wildlife, and rolling alpine meadows, Khaptad is truly nature’s hidden masterpiece.
Nepal’s billion-dollar smog
Despite the escalating costs, the Himalayan country's approach to air pollution remains underpowered.
Rain disrupts domestic flights, diverts international flight, blocks highways in Kathmandu
In 2025, Nepal is likely to witness above-normal monsoon rains for the second consecutive year, according to a regional consensus among South Asian meteorologists.
Nationwide study launched to assess plastic waste across 56 municipalities in Nepal
Research aims to quantify plastic pollution and guide sustainable waste management policy across Nepal.