TI Nepal raises concern over ordinances

KATHMANDU: Transparency International (TI) Nepal has expressed serious concern over various ordinances issued by the government last month, stating that they undermine good governance and raise questions about political motives. In a statement issued on …

Taplejung: A Gem of Nepal’s Far Eastern Himalayan Region

Taplejung, located in the far eastern Himalayan region of Nepal, is a district of profound natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical significance. With its breathtaking landscapes, majestic mountains, and spiritual sites, Taplejung draws both …

Nepal’s largest indoor film studio in the works

Published at : February 10, 2025 Updated at : February 10, 2025 06:34 Kathmandu The Film Development Board has issued a tender for building an indoor shooting studio in Banepa Municipality Ward 10 and 13. Interested companies are encouraged to submit their …

Westerly winds affecting Nepal’s weather

KATHMANDU: The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds. As of Monday morning, the weather in the hilly regions is partly cloudy, while the rest of the nation remains mostly clear. A few areas in the Terai are experiencing light …

Westerly winds impacting weather across Nepal

Weather/Image for representation KATHMANDU: The country is currently under the general influence of westerly winds. As of Monday morning, the weather in the hilly regions is partly cloudy, while the rest of the country is mostly clear. A few areas in …

World News | Nepal Tables Bill to Tab Social Media Despite Fear of Censorship

Kathmandu [Nepal], February 10 (ANI): Nepal has moved forward with the controversial "Social Media Bill" despite claims of attempted censorship and curtailment of Freedom of Expression and Speech. Minister for Communications and Information …

40 Maha Kumbh-Bound Pilgrims Injured In Bus Accident In Nepal

Last Updated:February 10, 2025, 00:01 IST Forty Nepalese pilgrims were injured in a bus accident in Surkhet, Nepal, while heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh. Six passengers are in critical condition. Rescue operations were conducted. Among them, the …

Nepal’s green agenda: Progress and challenges in revising the National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (NBSAP)

Photo by the author from COP 16 in Cali, Colombia, 2024 Nepal is a state party to the UN Convention on Biodiversity (CBD). Nepal ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on 1993 and it came under enforcement on 21 February 1994. Article 26 of …

Gangs smuggle stolen mobiles to Nepal, B’desh to dodge CEIR tracking

Nepal Police AIG Rabindra KC resigns amid pressure from Home Minister

KATHMANDU: Nepal Police Additional Inspector General (AIG) Rabindra KC tendered his resignation today, reportedly under intense pressure from the Home Minister. According to high-level sources, KC was compelled to step down as part of efforts to promote …