Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving streets with plastic

POKHARA: Cars speeding along a smooth, black-coloured street in Nepal’s Pokhara are also driving over heaps of discarded plastic, transformed into an ingredient in road construction. Nepal’s urban areas generate about 5,000 tonnes of solid waste per day, …

Here Is the Full Text of the 1923 Treaty That Marked Nepal’s First International Recognition as an Independent Nation

KATHMANDU: On December 21, 1923, the United Kingdom and Nepal signed a historic treaty that marked the first international acknowledgment of Nepal’s sovereignty. This treaty shaped Nepal’s status as an independent nation. The treaty, the result of years of …

The issues with education in Nepal and how it can be tackled

The International Day of Education, celebrated on January 24, is a day dedicated to recognizing the fundamental role education plays in empowering individuals, transforming societies, and driving sustainable change across the globe. As we mark this …

Woman from Nepal, working as caretaker, held for stealing gold, cash from employer’s house

A 29-year-old Nepal resident, working as a caretaker, has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold ornaments and cash from her employer. The police said the complainant, a 41-year-old businessman from Ghatkopar, had hired her through an agency to care for …

Nepal Library Association Launches First Annual Magazine, Intellect Horizon

Nepal Library Association (NLA) proudly announces the publication of its first annual magazine, on the occasion of International Education Day. The inaugural ceremony took place in Kathmandu today, marking a significant milestone in the association’s …

NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINESE NEW YEAR PAINTINGS-EXHIBITION

(250125) -- KATHMANDU, Jan. 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Sujata Koirala (4th R), Nepal's former deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Wang Xin (3rd R), a counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, and other guests attend the opening ceremony of a …

French cyclists on way to Nepal stranded in UP, courtesy Google Maps

Two French tourists cycling from Delhi to Kathmandu lost their way and ended up near Churaili Dam, thanks to Google Maps, police reported on Friday (January 25). Spotted by villagers Some villagers spotted the duo cycling at night in a deserted area and …

Nepal hikes permit fees for Mt Everest to $15,000 to tackle overcrowing, growing garbage concerns

First Published Jan 25, 2025, 4:40 PM IST | Last Updated Jan 25, 2025, 4:40 PM IST Nepal has taken a bold step to tackle the dual challenges of pollution and overcrowding on the world’s tallest peak, Mount Everest. Starting September 1, the permit fees for …

2 French tourists use Google Maps to cycle to Nepal, get lost in Bareilly. Here's what happens next

Two French tourists who were following Google Maps to reach Nepal got lost in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh. They were cycling from Delhi to Kathmandu on Friday. The two cyclists were spotted by some villagers near Churaili Dam in Bareilly at night. …

New Year begins early for Nepal’s Indigenous Tamang Communities