Nepal’s democracy crisis: When dysfunction invites reversal

A critical question now emerges: Is Nepal’s 8th September Gen Z uprising—conjoined with the formation of an interim government and the booking of top political leaders of the traditional political parties, particularly the Nepali Congress (NC),...

The Chinese Creep into Nepal: A Historical and Contemporary Narrative

As the first rays of daylight filter over the hills surrounding Pashupatinagar — a Nepali border town in the Ilam District adjoining India’s West Bengal — the summer rain turns them a luminous green. The marketplace wakes in a manner that feels...

Best Phones Under 20000 in Nepal (October 2025 Updated)

Getting a smartphone under Rs. 20,000 can be quite nerve-wracking. For many of us, it is almost a month’s earnings. Given that, you would want to make the best possible decision. This is exactly why we’ve put together this list of “Best Phones...

Why Nepal’s Generation Z Split Matters

Having inspired the nation with a vibrant display of civic engagement in early September, Nepal’s Generation Z now faces a pivotal moment. What was once a strong drive for renewal and reform could become a story of internal disagreements and...

Bipin Joshi named among hostages alive in Gaza, Nepal awaits his return after two years

KATHMANDU, Oct 12: A new list of hostages believed to be alive in Gaza includes Nepal’s Bipin Joshi, confirming that he is still alive after two years of uncertainty. Earlier, CNN had reported that his condition was unknown. According to reports...

Nepal President hospitalised, health condition normal: Hospital announces

Kathmandu: Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel was admitted to the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre in Kathmandu on Saturday after experiencing health-related complications. According to the hospital, the President's health...

We Are Not Waiting: Nepal's Gen Z and Our Wake-Up Call

They say we are impatient. Perhaps we are. However, it is because we have been brought up in a system that constantly tells us to wait - for jobs, for justice, for accountability, for a future that never seems to materialize. We have waited long...

Vriitya Aravind's bravery in vain after UAE miss out on T20 World Cup to Nepal

Vriitya Aravind opted out of having an X-ray on his injured hand to ensure he played in the UAE’s winner-takes-all fixture against Nepal. The UAE wicketkeeper was struck on his right hand while batting against Hong Kong in their final group match...

To graduate or not to graduate: Nepal faces dilemma over LDC upgrade

Kathmandu, Oct. 12: Amidst the estimated 3-5 per cent loss to the economy due to arson and vandalism of the public and private property and businesses during the Gen-Z movement in September this year, and fear of poor economic performance,...

World News | Nepal President Hospitalised, Health Condition Normal: Hospital Announces

Kathmandu [Nepal], October 11 (ANI): Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel was admitted to the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre in Kathmandu on Saturday after experiencing health-related complications. According to the hospital,...

Kathmandu Metropolitan City to sterilize dogs and cats

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office. (File photo) KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is set to carry out a sterilization campaign for community dogs and cats within the city during the fiscal year 2025/26. The city has invited...

We have to make electric vehicles more friendly for consumers: automaker

A conference on tackling the issue of air pollution is currently underway at the Expo Centre in Lahore as part of DawnMedia’s ‘Breathe Pakistan’ initiative. The conference is being held with the aim of shedding on actionable solutions, fosters...

After Nepal, why have youth-led protests rocked Morocco and Madagascar?

After Indonesia, the Philippines and Nepal, youth-led protests (often dubbed “Gen Z protests”) have been witnessed in recent days in the North African nation of Morocco and the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar. On Sunday (October 12), the...

Lessons in agriculture from Nepal’s Indigenous Kulung people

It was 8pm and everyone in the house was preparing to sleep after dinner, but the fire was still flickering in one corner of the kitchen. Sambarman Okhati, a 66-year-old elder of the family, bore a hint of concern while hunching over a boiling...

Nepal Paves Way For Land Swap Deal To Facilitate Extension Of Kolkata Metro

Kathmandu: The government of Nepal has approved a land swap agreement between its Consulate General in Kolkata and the Indian Railway Development Corporation Limited to facilitate the construction of the Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line project....

Nepal’s Biotech Dilemma: Why the Country Needs a National Department Now

If you had told me five years ago that I’d be writing this article from a cramped university dorm room, pursuing a PhD after a marathon of rejections back home, I would have laughed. Growing up in the dusty fields of the Terai, my family's lab was...

Soft Power Or Soft Invasion? The NGO Question In Nepal

Walk into a district office anywhere in Nepal and you’ll find notice boards full of projects. Health camps, farmer trainings, youth workshops, gender sessions and climate pilots. Many are led by NGOs. Many are funded from abroad. The intention is...

Nepal beyond Everest: Adventure, culture and resilience in the Himalayas

Footprint Adventure’s Ganesh Adhikari discusses Nepal’s evolving tourism landscape, balancing adventure, sustainability, and recovery amid post-protest challenges. Amidst the business networking on the trade show floor at PATA Travel Mart in...

Should Nepal reconsider graduation from LDC after recent upheaval?

Amid the country’s economic vulnerabilities and the uncertainty following last month’s Gen Z protests, experts have called for a reassessment of Nepal’s planned graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, citing the country’s lack...

Nepal welcomes Gaza peace deal; calls for immediate release of hostages, including Nepali national

Kathmandu [Nepal], October 10 (ANI): Nepal has welcomed the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas for the implementation of the first phase of the peace plan and given a call for the immediate release of all hostages, including a Nepali...