Author: Tanjid

The Assam Nepali Sahitya Sabha is hosting its oath-taking ceremony today at 10:00 AM at the DRDA Guest House in Kaziranga. This event marks a fresh chapter for the organization as new leaders step in to promote Nepali literature and culture in Assam. New Leadership Takes Charge During the 16th triennial meeting in Sarupathar, members selected a new leadership team. Dr. Chintamani Sharma is the new President, with Dr. Induprabha Devi as the Executive President and Tilak Sharma as the General Secretary. Their induction today reinforces the Sabha’s mission to preserve and develop Nepali literary traditions. The new team is…

Thailand won the Nepal Women’s T20I Tri-Series at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Friday. They beat Nepal by seven wickets, claiming the top spot in the tournament. Nepal, unfortunately, lost all six of their matches, finishing without a win. Thailand Takes the Crown Thailand finished first in the series with 10 points, winning five out of their six matches. Their only loss came against the Netherlands, who secured second place with eight points. The Netherlands also won a thrilling one-wicket match against Thailand in their final game. Nepal’s Struggles Continue Nepal’s performance was disappointing throughout the series. They…

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) have teamed up to launch the Hydro Nepal Project. This initiative uses digital tools to study Nepal’s river basins. The goal is to improve hydropower planning and reduce water risks. The French embassy in Kathmandu shared this news on Friday. Nepal’s Water Resources and Hydropower Potential Nepal is rich in water resources. The country has tall mountains and fast rivers, making it perfect for hydropower. However, many rivers lack enough data. This is where the Hydro Nepal Project comes in. Experts will gather real-time data on river flow, predict water…

Bipin Joshi, a Nepali national taken hostage on October 7 at Kibbutz Alumim, is one of the 76 hostages held by Gaza-based militant groups. His family spoke to the Jerusalem Post Podcast about the ongoing search for answers and the latest developments. Life of Bipin and Arrival in Israel Bipin Joshi, an agriculture student, was from Bispuri Mahendranagar, a village near Nepal’s border with India. With his family’s support, he traveled to Israel as part of a government program aimed at providing Nepali workers with better wages and job security. Many Nepalis go to Israel as caregivers, a sector known…

Nepal has officially banned solo expeditions on Mount Everest and other peaks over 8,000 meters, marking a major shift in the country’s mountaineering regulations. The amendment, published in the Nepal Gazette on Tuesday, mandates that climbers above this altitude must have a guide assigned for every two climbers. This change aims to enhance safety on these dangerous peaks, including Everest, by ensuring that climbers have necessary support, no matter their experience level. Narayan Prasad Regmi, the director general of Nepal’s Department of Tourism, explained that the decision to make guides mandatory came in response to safety concerns, particularly for those…

In an impressive show of batting, Netherlands Women cruised to a 10-wicket victory over Nepal Women in their latest T20 match. Nepal Women, after winning the toss and opting to bat, posted a total of 145/4 in their 20 overs. Puja Mahato played a standout role, scoring 62 runs off 51 balls, supported by Indu Barma’s 39 runs from 37 balls. However, the Netherlands bowlers, led by Iris Zwilling (2 wickets for 25 runs) and Heather Siegers (1 wicket for 14 runs), kept the Nepal Women’s batting in check. In response, the Netherlands Women made quick work of the target,…

On January 5, 2025, a soldier in Chitwan National Park shot and killed a wild elephant. The elephant, known as “makuna,” had been roaming near human settlements, damaging property and causing fear among locals. Park officials said the elephant charged at a patrol team. In self-defense, a soldier fired at the elephant. However, the death of the elephant has raised concerns about whether the situation could have been handled differently. The elephant was a bull with no tusks, known as a “makuna.” It had been seen near the tourist town of Sauraha since 2023. On January 5, park rangers tried…