Nepal seeks Egypt’s support for release of Hamas’ Nepali hostage
Prime Minister Oli urges Egyptian President Al-Sisi to prioritise efforts in hostage negotiations.
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Nepal’s Holi celebrations in pictures
Revelers embrace colours and festivity as Phagu Purnima is celebrated enthusiastically in the hills, including Kathmandu Valley.
Rana Tharu community of Nepal celebrates Hori Sudurpaschim
In the Rana Tharu community, Jinda Hori is a time of collective revelry, with communities coming together in the evenings to dance to the beats of traditional drums. The Rana…
Cleaning up the air: The Kathmandu Post
The focus should be on judicious implementation of policies to remove polluting vehicles from the streets. Over the years, the green stickers and emission standards became a mere…
20 Nepali artifacts worth US$3 million to be returned from United States
These valuable items, which had been trafficked out of Nepal over several years, were recovered following an extensive investigation led by the Manhattan District Attorney’s…
Nepal’s political parties rush to react after pro-monarchy demonstration
Leaders rule out return of monarchy but stress the need for progressive forces to stay vigilant.
In Nepal, US pulls the plug on aid projects worth $329 million
Not only have projects and programmes under USAID been affected but the reimbursement and procurement process for another $500 million under the Millennium Challenge Corporation…
Nepali man serving in Russian army killed in Ukrainian drone strike
Family begins symbolic cremation, uncertain about body repatriation.
Maternal deaths halve at Nepal hospital, neonatal mortality still high
The country's Health Ministry says 118 maternal deaths have been reported from 51 districts since the start of the ongoing fiscal year.
Several settlements in Nepal’s Palpa reel under severe water shortage after pumps break down
The Lumbini provincial government built over 75 water lifting projects in Palpa’s 10 local units, but maintenance has been neglected.