Author: Onu Akter

Nepal has imported over 14,000 electric vehicles from China through the Rasuwagadhi border point over the past ten years. This information was shared by the Rasuwa Customs Office. It shows Nepal’s growing interest in clean and green transport. A total of 14,500 electric vehicles have entered Nepal through the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung route. However, only 2,570 of these vehicles have cleared customs and are currently on their way to Kathmandu. The rest remain stuck at Timure, Ghattakhola, and Rasuwagadhi due to customs delays. These delays are caused by limited customs staff, small processing areas, and slow paperwork. As a result, vehicles wait…

Nepal’s federal parliament has not been able to function for 15 days due to strong protests by opposition parties. The protest began on May 27, 2025, after a major visit visa scandal was uncovered at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The opposition has been blocking sessions in the lower house, demanding a proper investigation into the scam. At the center of the controversy is Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, who is being accused of allowing corruption and mismanagement within his ministry. The scandal involves illegal payments made by people trying to travel abroad using visit visas. These payments were reportedly collected…

The 25th BET Awards took place Monday night, celebrating a mix of entertainment, social messages, and iconic figures. The ceremony highlighted powerful speeches, emotional moments, and musical tributes as it marked a major milestone in honoring Black excellence. Doechii won best female hip-hop artist, her first-ever BET Award. During her speech, she drew attention to recent immigration raids and protest crackdowns happening nearby. She spoke about fear and chaos created under the name of law and order and called on people to stand together and speak up for oppressed communities. Her words brought urgency and emotion to the event, resonating…

Nepal and Saudi Arabia have reached a major agreement to send Nepali workers to the Gulf country. This decision was made during a meeting between Nepal’s Labour Minister Sharat Singh Bhandari and Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tariq Al Hamad. The meeting took place on the sidelines of an international event earlier this week. The agreement focuses on sending general and skilled workers to Saudi Arabia. It also includes a new programme to certify workers’ skills before they leave Nepal. This is expected to help workers find better jobs and improve safety and wages. Nepal had already approved…

Nepal’s fiscal policy for 2082/83 exposes deep cracks in the country’s federal system, raising concerns over political stability, governance inefficiency, and stalled development. Despite the constitutional promise of a three-tier federal structure, the reality remains a system dominated by centralized control. Over 64 percent of government expenditure still lies with the federal level, while provincial and local governments receive only 9.9 and 25.9 percent respectively. Revenue collection is even more imbalanced, with the federal government controlling 92 percent of total revenues. Nepal’s federalism was designed to empower local governance, yet poor implementation has weakened state institutions. The budget for 2082/83…

The Indian mission in Nepal recently brought together diverse communities through the game of cricket. Held from May 31 to June 8, the Indian Ambassador’s Cricket Tournament took place at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground. The event featured six teams representing various sectors including diplomats, media professionals, businesses, and the Indian diaspora in Nepal. This friendly tournament showcased a mix of sportsmanship, diplomacy, and community bonding. According to the Indian mission’s press release, the participating teams were the Indian Embassy, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the British Embassy, the Federation of Nepali Journalists Association, representatives from corporate houses, and members…

Migration has always been a part of human life. People move for better jobs, education, healthcare, and living conditions. In Nepal, internal migration has become a growing trend. People are moving from villages to cities at an alarming rate. This is changing how the country works, lives, and builds its future. On a recent trip to remote villages in Kaski, one thing stood out—silence. Once full of life, the villages now feel empty. Houses are locked. Fields are uncultivated. The only ones left are older residents, holding onto family land. The young people have gone to cities like Pokhara, Butwal,…

Nepal’s plan to export 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh starting June 15 may face delays. The main reason is that Bangladesh has not yet opened a letter of credit (LC), which is a payment guarantee required for the deal. Officials at the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) said the export was planned as per a tripartite agreement signed last year among Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh’s Power Development Board (BPDB) has still not paid for last year’s exported power. Rajan Dhakal, spokesperson for the NEA, confirmed that the power supply is scheduled to begin next week. But the final…

Nepal is stepping into the global education spotlight with a bold new plan: free study visas for international students. Announced as part of the 2025/26 federal budget by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, the policy will allow students to stay for the full length of their academic program. Their parents or guardians will also be eligible for multiple-entry visas. The initiative is part of a larger push to improve Nepal’s higher education system. The government plans to introduce legislation to streamline university governance, create academic consistency, and improve overall management. This comes amid criticism that Nepal’s…

The 5th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart 2025 (HTM 2025) ended on a high note in Kathmandu, setting new standards for global tourism cooperation. Held from June 3 to 5 at The Soaltee Kathmandu, the event welcomed more than 700 delegates from 30 countries, including over 100 international participants. This year’s theme, “Mountains, Milestones, and Momentum,” celebrated two key moments—50 years of the PATA Nepal Chapter and 75 years since the first successful climb of Mount Annapurna. HTM 2025 positioned Nepal as a strong voice in the global tourism industry, highlighting its role as the “Gateway to the Himalayas.”…