All in a day’s work for ticket collector
Basnet, is one of the five women at Sajha working as ticket collectors.
Nepal
Fertiliser crisis could spell economic disaster, experts warn
Essential farm nutrients could be in short supply in Nepal amid global shortages.
How women leadership changed the face of a rural village in Bajhang
The women of Khori spearheaded a movement wherein development projects took off and social evils slowly disappeared with the men looking in from the periphery.
Nepal’s graduation to developing country hinges on political stability
The country has halved the poverty rate in just seven years and witnessed an equally significant decline in income inequality.
The honey hunters of Dolakha
Honey hunting has come to be seen as one of the last symbols of a wild Himalaya.
Covid-19 shots alone don’t ensure 100 percent safety, continued caution needed, experts say
Even though Covid-19 cases have been falling in Nepal lately and the vaccination campaign has been scaled up, there are concerns about breakthrough infections.
Southeast Asia’s migrant labour dilemma
Instead of curbing citizens’ freedom to work abroad, countries should improve labour standards.
A day in the life of an executive chef
Growing up, Yuba Raj Pokhrel had his eyes set on becoming an architectural engineer until he experienced the joys of cooking.
Nepal health ministry unsure if all Covid-19 vaccinations completed
Health experts say those who took only one jab are either partially protected or not protected from Covid-19 risk.
Gold sales soar on pent-up purchases for weddings
Nepalis whose marriage plans were postponed are now busy making arrangements, mostly buying gold for jewellery.