The Nepali government has reopened Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha, for tourists, since Wednesday, nearly eight months after its closure, said a senior official of Lumbini Development Trust.
Nepal, World Bank sign financing agreements worth Rs42 billion to support urban development and financial sector stability
Kathmandu, Nov. 18 — Nepal and the World Bank signed two separate agreements on Wednesday that will help strengthen urban governance and the financial sector in Nepal in support of the country’s …
Nepal: Managing misinformation during Covid-19
In Nepal, a local network is using multi-way communication to eliminate information gaps between government and citizens and debunking rumours during the pandemic.
Higher tea prices push up Nepal’s export earnings
Nepal exported goods listed in the Nepal Trade Integrated Strategy … “We will be including products that have high export potential and provide financial advantage. The ministry will name the …
Rape Cases Surge in Nepal, Activists Question Death Penalty
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 …