As winter approaches, tourists have started to flock to the hilly regions of Nepal, such as Dorje Lakpa and Jugal Himal, in the outskirts of Kathmandu. “The mountain has added to the beauty and enjoyment of coming to this place. I come here because of the sight, too. I […]
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How a Nepalese Immigrant in Chicago became a Face of the Bullied!
Nikesh Thapaliya is an anti-trafficking adviser, a social worker, a philanthropist, and a former world record holder living in Chicago. Born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, Thapaliya ‘s journey to the United States and his passion to change the world is an inspiration to those who are harassed all over […]
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The Indo-Nepal border reopens after 7 months, but Nepalese Govt acted differently
After almost being closed for about 7 months due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Indo-Nepal border was reopened on Thursday (22 October), but the Nepalese government decided to keep the border closed and deployed the border police. The decision sends a strong message that the Government of Nepal, […]
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Row in Nepal after R&AW Head meets KP Oli, party looks for details
Nepal’s battered prime minister, K P Sharma Oli, was under fresh assault on Thursday, including three former prime ministers and his own party leaders, to meet with Indian R&AW chief Samant Kumar Goel without keeping them in the loop. Former Prime Ministers Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, who is also […]
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Nepal ‘s President inaugurates the historic “Rani Pokhari”, as restoration completed
Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the reconstructed “Rani Pokhari” or “Queens Pond” during a ceremony on Wednesday afternoon amid an increase in coronavirus cases across the country. President Bhandari, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, and other cabinet ministers attended the procession on Wednesday afternoon. The Malla-era pond, which […]
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Midst of the pandemic, Nepali migrants still searching for jobs abroad
Nepalese migrant workers continue to seek jobs abroad even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to government data. Lack of job opportunities at home and inadequate government reintegration schemes have forced even those returning to Nepal due to the pandemic out, experts claim. “Lack of jobs […]
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Dharchula locals forced to pay heavy rates for basics as festivals nearby
In the last eight months since the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing lockout, the price of products and everyday necessities in Dharchula has increased. As the festive season approaches, prices have risen further, making the everyday necessities unaffordable for locals in remote areas of the district. Narendra Singh Dhami, […]
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Indian Army Chief General Naravane to visit Nepal in November
Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane is expected to travel to Nepal next month, the first high-level visit between the two countries since the borderline hit relations earlier this year. Nepal’s defence ministry announced on Wednesday that Naravane will visit in November. “The visit was approved by the government […]
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Oli Government under pressure to speak out against the Chinese encroachment in Nepal
The government of KP Sharma Oli in Nepal is facing growing heat and is under pressure from many quarters to speak up against China’s border intrusion. Recent reports have indicated that China has invaded the territory of Nepal in the Humla district and that one boundary pillar, No 12, […]
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Ruling party senators register no-confidence motion against Karnali Province CM: Nepal
Around 18 lawmakers from Karnali Provincial Assembly registered a no-confidence motion against Chief Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi. The legislators who signed the motion for non-confidence stated that Shahi, also the leader of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP), is responsible for the weak presence of the party in the parliament. “It […]