Nepal’s gods and goddess are returning home. An unknown number of sacred statues of Hindu deities were stolen and smuggled abroad in the past. Now dozens are being repatriated to the Himalayan nation, …
Examining power, casteism and change in Nepal
Maoists People War’ by Bishnu Prasad Rai sheds light on challenges faced by marginalised communities while proposing potential ways for the country’s development.
‘Our gods were locked in the basement.’ Now Nepal is pursuing sacred items once smuggled abroad
Nepal’s gods and goddess are returning home.An unknown number of sacred statues of Hindu deities were stolen and smuggled abroad in the past. Now dozens are being repatriated to the Himalayan nation, …
Nepal: Kathmandu University hosts AIU North Zone Vice Chancellors meet
The Kathmandu University in Nepal hosted the prestigious AIU North Zone Vice Chancellors meet under the theme of “Globalisation and Internationalisation of Higher Education & The Bharat-Nepal Higher …
Nepal must not move backwards on trans rights
A trans woman leading Nepal’s premier LGBTQ+ organization voices concern over the slow backslide in trans rights despite historic victories for gender identity recognition and legal protection.
Nepal: Barriers to Transgender Legal Recognition
The government of Nepal should urgently create a clear, simple, and rights-respecting procedure that would allow transgender and third gender people to obtain official documents in accordance with …
The Nepali Army’s Growing Business Interests
The Army is now seeking legal clearance to “invest money from its welfare funds in business activities as a promoter.” Meanwhile, the army claims that it has a constitutional mandate to engage in …
After Mauritius, UPI to now enable cross-border payments in Nepal as well. Details here
The banking regulators of India and Nepal signed and exchanged Terms of Reference for integration of cross border payment between the two countries.
‘Mobile phone is the biggest tool for financial inclusion’
Brett King, an Australian futurist, says rapid digital development in China and India would enable Nepal to become a cashless society by early 2030.
RBI, Nepal’s central bank ink deal for UPI link
The Reserve Bank of India has struck an agreement with Nepal’s central bank to integrate UPI with the country’s national payment interface. The signin …