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Among the 16,701 vehicles sold in Nepal in the fiscal year 2024-25, the number of Chinese vehicles was 13,338.

August 11, 2025

China’s dominance in Nepal EV market leaves India trailing

By Krishana Prasain Kathmandu : The summer heat hung heavy over Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu on Saturday, but that…

A view of swollen Rapti river following continuous rainfall, seen from Bhalubang in ward 1 of Rapti Rural Municipality, Dang, on Tuesday. RSS

August 6, 2025

Monsoon picks up, Nepal braces for impact

Kathmandu : With a low-pressure area shifting towards the north, the monsoon has become more active in Nepal, increasing the risk…

Agricultural imports have been a significant contributor to Nepal’s expanding trade deficit. file photo

August 4, 2025

Nepal’s food import bill hits Rs360 billion as India eases curbs

By Sangam Prasain Kathmandu : Imports of raw and processed agricultural goods have started to surge again following India’s easing…

Nepal expands cross-border trade routes as the cabinet approves an amendment to the Nepal-India Transit Treaty 2023, allowing rail-based import of all types of goods to Biratnagar and Bhairahawa via the Biratnagar and Sunauli ICPs. Previously, such rail cargo access was limited to the Birgunj ICP.

August 1, 2025

Nepal, India expand rail cargo access to Biratnagar and Bhairahawa

By Krishana Prasain Kathmandu : Nepal has approved a letter of exchange amending the protocol of the Nepal-India Transit Treaty…

India, Nepal sign MoUs for five high-impact development projects (Photo/X@IndiaInNepal) © Provided by Asian News International (ANI)

July 22, 2025

India, Nepal sign MoUs for five high-impact development projects in education, health sectors

Kathmandu [Nepal], July 21 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Kathmandu, the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Federal Affairs and…

A 74-year-old woman from Kaski, who was suffering from multiple underlying conditions, succumbed to the coronavirus on Sunday.

July 21, 2025

Nepal reports third Covid death within a month

Kathmandu : A patient infected with Covid from Kaski district died while receiving treatment at Pokhara-based Charak Memorial Hospital on Sunday…

Nepal government dilly-dallies even as UN periodic review looms in January.

July 19, 2025

NHRC reform in limbo despite warnings from UN and rights bodies

Kathmandu : During an accreditation review last year, Nepal’s efforts in drafting a new law to enhance the National Human Rights…

A man transporting cooking gas cylinders to households pictured at Maitighar, in this recent photo.

July 15, 2025

Nepal Oil revives dual pricing for cooking gas despite repeated failures

Kathmandu : State-owned Nepal Oil Corporation has once again revived its nearly half-decade-old dual pricing policy for cooking gas cylinders, separating…

A morning procession featuring a horse-drawn carriage and traditional music was held in the Capital to honour the revered poet.

July 13, 2025

Nepal marks 212th birth anniversary of Bhanubhakta Acharya

Kathmandu: Various programmes are being held across the country on Sunday to commemorate the 212th birth anniversary of Adikavi Bhanubhakta…

July 12, 2025

Prime Minister Oli arrives in hometown

JHAPA: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reached his home district of Jhapa today. He has arrived there to…