Complexity of transgender life in Janakpur
Too often, impeachment serves as a bargaining chip for partisan gain or monetary benefit; in other words—a political tool. But the allegations leveled at Duterte, being imbued…
Nepal
Toothless committees: The Kathmandu Post
The dysfunctionality of the parliamentary committees of provincial assemblies is concerning.
Climate change drives dengue as mosquitoes climb to new altitudes in Nepal
Dengue mosquitoes found in Jumla’s Chandannath at 2,438 metres. Health agencies grossly unprepared.
Nepal bans three more pesticides to tackle growing suicide cases
Poison ingestion, mostly involving pesticides, is the second leading cause of suicide in Nepal after hanging. According to data provided by the Nepal Police, 952 people killed…
A year on, students in Nepal’s Karnali still study in quake-damaged classrooms
After the classrooms were damaged, a temporary hut was built to continue classes. But strong winds damaged the hut a few months ago, and students were left with no alternative but…
Gold price continues to tumble in Nepali market
The decision to slash the duty on gold customs was made during a cabinet meeting on December 4. This move aims to address the imbalance caused by Nepal’s higher gold duty…
4 tourist spots in popular Asian countries to quench your wanderlust
There comes a time when the well-known holiday hotspots do not meet the standards and you are spent wishing for a fulfilling travel experience. To shake things up, add these…
Nepal, China sign Belt-and-Road Initiative Cooperation Framework
This agreement marks a significant step in Nepal-China relations, paving the way for enhanced economic cooperation under the framework of the BRI, a major programme introduced by…
Nepali officials paid $2.5 million in bribes to seal A330 deals
Deepak Sharma, then-AAR executive, pleaded guilty to bribing Nepali officials to win a bid to sell 2 Airbus planes.
US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu to wrap up South Asia trip with Nepal visit
Discussions will deepen ties with the new government, support its efforts to combat corruption, and explore how the United States can support Sri Lanka’s governance and economic…