Who benefits from migration bans?
It’s time to abolish migration bans on domestic work and regulate the actors profiting from these policies, argue the writers.
The Kathmandu Post
Indian foreign secretary, US deputy secretary of state to visit Kathmandu next week
Despite the evolving situation in Bangladesh, Indian Foreign Secretary Misri’s visit is still on track, although it may be postponed, according to officials. However, New Delhi…
Chopper crashes in Nepal, all five passengers dead including four Chinese nationals
Five people, including four Chinese nationals, have died after a helicopter crashed in Shivapuri National Park in Nuwakot on Wednesday afternoon, according to Nepal Police…
Eight people, including six children, die in Nepal landslides
The flood in Baglung's river damaged the suspension bridge, adversely impacting the rescue and relief efforts.
Nepal’s 60-year-old quest for an official Olympic medal
Nepali athletes will compete in seven different events at the 2024 Paris Olympics where they will be driven by a single goal—like in previous participations—to win at least…
It’s official: Chinese drones will fly trash out of Everest slopes
In a flight test, the DJI FlyCart 30 could ferry 234 kg an hour, a task carried out by some 14 porters in six hours.
Railway service to reconnect Nepal’s Janakpur with India’s Ayodhya soon
Currently, the Nepal-India railway connecting Bijalpura, Mahottari with Jayanagar (India) has been in operation since April 2022 after it was upgraded from a narrow-gauge to a…
Nepal women’s volleyball team pull off historic win over India
In a see-saw contest, Nepal and India were tied 5-5 at one time in the first set but Nepal soon took control of the game, leading 11-6 midway, before storming to a 25-18 victory.
Nepal’s cholera outbreaks being reported only from districts with active surveillance
Active surveillance of cholera is being carried out in only four districts only—the Valley’s three and Kailali. Experts say water and sanitation conditions in the rest of the…
The Kumari tradition lives on, balancing ancient and modern values
Modern understanding has shifted to recognise that Kumaris, after stepping down from their divine role, have the freedom to marry and lead a normal life. The perception of Kumaris…