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.
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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…
Building Nepal’s queer disability movement
Despite growing awareness of LGBTQIA+ rights in Nepal, queer people with disabilities remain among the most overlooked groups. One organisation—Rainbow Disability Nepal—is…
Rich or poor, educated or uneducated, many Nepalis refuse free vaccines
HPV vaccine uptake lowest in Kathmandu Valley as big schools and well-off families refuse to vaccinate their children.
Kathmandu administration denies permission for Gen Z protest, demonstrators dispersed
Officials say organisers sought approval on day of planned demonstration.
Nepal’s Alital lake regains prominence as conservation and tourism efforts accelerate
Local authorities say improved management, infrastructure and rising visitor interest are helping revive the potential of the scenic lake in Dadeldhura.