Elephant festival revives tourism in Nepali village after prolonged slump
The elephant festival has been held in Chitwan for decades, though it has long faced opposition from animal rights activists.
The Kathmandu Post
Nepal’s workplaces still fail new mothers
The absence of breastfeeding-friendly workplaces has been forcing women to choose between childcare and career. Experts urge policy action.
Calls mount to diversify Nepal’s cardamom export market as shipments soar
Pakistan, Bangladesh and West Asia are major consumers of the pricey spice but Nepal doesn’t sell to them directly.
Students duped by fake UAE institutes complain of lack of action in Kathmandu
Victims, organised under the informal campaign ‘Scan the Scammers’, say delay in concrete action disappoints them.
Nepal’s EV imports plunge as northern border closures disrupt trade with China
With Kerung and Korala closed and Tatopani operating partially, EV imports dropped by nearly 25 percent in five months while fuel-run vehicle imports surge.
Divided you fall: The Kathmandu Post
Contradictory agendas of Gen Z groups should not come in the way of timely polls.
Mediation centres in Nepal’s districts are largely ineffective in settling disputes
Nearly 90 percent of cases sent for mediation eventually return to the court for regular hearings.
After China, now US also recalls its ambassador to Nepal
Envoy Dean Thompson is on the list of US ambassadors to be recalled by the Trump administration.
Ride-hailing no easy option for students struggling to commute in Kathmandu
In the absence of reliable public transport, students increasingly depend on ride-hailing apps, only to find them unaffordable, unavailable, or unreliable.
Nepali government seeks feedback on overseas and out-of-constituency voting
The government said it is preparing to amend four election-related laws to address the three issues. The home ministry has drafted the amendment bill and asked participants to…