While awareness about sexual violence in Nepal has increased, activists still face an uphill battle. What started as an anthem protesting violence against women in Chile in 2019 has sparked a …
Crucial meeting of Nepal’s ruling CPN begins amidst fears of splitting
South Asia News: The much-awaited crucial meeting of the Central Secretariat of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) began on Wednesday amidst fears of splitting, …
Nepal republishes book of ancient Chinese stories in Nepali
A Nepali language anthology of five ancient Chinese stories that was first published 52 years ago came out again recently. “The main motive of republishing this book is to connect Nepali readers, …
Bringing disaster risk management to the people of Nepal
Disaster risk management (DRM) and governance in Nepal is in good hands – the hands of the communities and their local authorities who are most affected by disasters and climate change. In partnership …
Nepal’s citizenship battles
Most activists and critics have tended to see Nepal’s restrictive citizenship provisions through the lens of gender discrimination. But in Nepal, gender discrimination has been inextricably linked …
Worshippers in Nepal hold ‘Day of the Dogs’ festival to honour canines with treats and garlands
A special religious festival was held in Nepal on November 14 to honour dogs with garlands and treats. The festival of lights and animals, called “Yama Panchak” or “Tihar,” is a five-day-long festival …
Nepali daily Nepal Samacharpatra changes its masthead for new year
Nepal Samacharpatra, a national daily in Nepal, redesigned its masthead to commemorate the country’s original ‘Ranjana Lipi’. This was done on the occasion of Newari New Year Day, also celebrated as …
Nepal border at Uttarakhand to be closed for another month
The Nepal government has decided to keep the border with India closed for at least another month, citing the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bangladesh aim to wrap up series against Nepal
By photo by BSS, Dhaka :After a magnificent 2-0 victory in the first friendly match, high flying home side looking forward to wrap up the series as they face visiting Nepal in the second and final …
Political crisis deepens in Nepal as no end in sight to Oli-Prachanda fight
Oli, however, has demanded withdrawal of this document and reportedly is preparing grounds to split NCP with support from senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal. Agencies Some close leaders of the Oli …