Investing to prevent gender violence
In Nepal, 23 percent of women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 and 8 percent have faced sexual violence.
The Kathmandu Post
Over 200 Nepalis may be serving in the Russian army, Prime Minister Dahal says
The government has recently revealed that at least six Nepali nationals have died while fighting Ukrainian forces.
Nepal, China to discuss implementation modality for cross-border power line
China agreed to fund a 16-km section on Nepal's side, apart from building the transmission line on their side, which is around 80km from the border, according to Nepal Electricity…
Onions tear-inducingly pricey after India’s ban
As expected, onion prices are increasing after India’s export ban, traders say. The price may further increase as Nepal is completely dependent on imported onion, mostly from…
Nepal’s former hunters now active in wildlife conservation
Back in time, the villagers had to either go to India for work or kill animals for livelihood. But things have changed now.
Nepal loses on auto-renewal of trade treaty with India
The trade treaty was inked in 1978 and the last amendment was made in October 2016 without changes. The treaty is renewed every seven years.
As Tibet restricts Indian pilgrims, Nepal sees a boom
The holy travel season begins in April and lasts until October. Mid-June to early September is monsoon season in Tibet, but it is the peak season and the most expensive period to…
Nepal’s earthquake victims ill-equipped to survive the cold
Survivors of the Nov 3 earthquakes living in temporary shelters in the open have been pushed further into difficulties, with the earthquake-affected areas experiencing rainfall…
United States hands over four stolen Nepali artefacts
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said three of the pieces were recovered under several ongoing investigations into trafficking networks targeting Nepali antiquities.
Disillusioned in Dubai
The paper says, that with big polluters just paying lip service at COP28, those from less polluting countries are greatly disappointed.