More women looking to trek in Nepal are hiring female guides and using women-led companies, motivated in part by the chance to help empower Nepali women and promote equality.
PSU Alert: SJVN to form four Joint Venture companies in India, Nepal
Combining its hydro, solar, wind, thermal and power businesses, SJVN’s project portfolio currently stands at 56,000 MW, with presence across India and Nepal, the company said.
Indigenous Gurung farmers revive climate-resilient millet in Nepal
When the dark, heavy clouds loom over the lush hills of Ghanpokhara, Ratna Gurung knows it’s time to bring in the sun-dried foxtail millet. Before the rain begins pouring, she’s swiftly gathered the …
Nepal-Britain Treaty: The Centennial
The year 2023 marks the centenary of the Nepal-Britain Peace and Friendship Treaty that had formally recognized the sovereignty and independence of Nepal in black and white. Since 1923, the world has …
Nepal-Britain Treaty: The Centennial
The year 2023 marks the centenary of the Nepal-Britain Peace and Friendship Treaty that had formally recognized the sovereignty and independence of Nepal in black and white. Since 1923, the world has …
Nepal’s IPL and Big Bash cricketer guilty of rape, faces 10 years jail
Nepal cricketer and spin bowler Sandeep Lamichhane has been found guilty of rape and could face up to 10 years in prison. The 23-year-old – Nepal’s most high-profile cricketer
Leopards, Nepal’s other, other big cats, face unprecedented threats
Think of big cats in Nepal, and the majestic tiger likely springs to mind, or maybe even the elusive snow leopard. But Nepal is also home to a third big cat: the common leopard (Panthera pardus). Unlike its more celebrated brethren,
One million reasons to smile: Nepal’s tourism revival boosts economy, spirits
Nepal welcomed 1 million tourists, thanks to China reopening its border and record Indian arrivals. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, the country’s tourism promotion body, arrivals surpassed one million for the first time in four years on Wednesday.
Sandeep Lamichhane: Nepal spinner found guilty of rape
Lamichhane – who has played in Australia’s Big Bash and the Indian Premier League – was suspended as Nepal captain in September 2022 following the rape accusation. After a warrant was issued for his arrest, he was taken into custody after flying home to Kathmandu from playing in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Gravitas | Pokhara Crash Report: A wake-up call for Nepal’s aviation safety
The Pokhara plane crash in Nepal, involving pilots with limited experience at the airport, highlights the critical importance of rigorous training and adherence to safety standards in aviation. Human error,