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A Chinese cyber rumble in Kathmandu

Arrest of over a hundred Chinese nationals indicates how Nepal's financial system is facing security challenges. The detained Chinese group had inflated rent payments, operated private companies for illicit activities, and em…

In BIMSTEC, push for SAARC

Historic Modi-Sharif handshake during 18th SAARC Summit raised hopes for better India-Pakistan relations. Despite initial optimism, regional cooperation stalled; 19th SAARC Summit postponed indefinitely due to India-Pakistan tens…

Avoiding debt trap

China seeks to break Indian monopoly in Nepal on hydropower and other infrastructure development projects Image From Republica National Daily. Two months ago, my Sri Lankan friend at Pondicherry University told me: “Hambantota wa…

Shuklaphanta timber for Kasthamandap reconstruction

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: The government bodies have taken initiative to use timbers from the Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve of Far Western Region for the reconstruction of the historical Kasthamandap Temple. The temple located on the …

Foreign agencies fail to renovate monuments on time

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Experts have said that the reconstruction and renovation of heritage sites by foreign governments has been taking time as they lack proper and detailed knowledge about Nepal's arts, culture and heritage. …

Excavation of Jagannath and Gopinath temples continues in Basantapur

KATHMANDU, Dec 15: A group of experts from the Department of Archaeology (DoA) and Durham University of the UK has been carrying out post-disaster excavation at Jagannath and Gopinath temples in Kathmandu Durbar Square, which w…

NRA seeks clarifications from World Vision on three points

-How many foreign nationals are working with the INGO and what are the responsibilities given them for implementing the programs? -How were the criteria, methods and procedures for selecting local partner organizations as stated …

Archaeologists dig up flaw in heritage structure

The Kasthamandap Temple before the earthquake. Photo Courtesy: Hanumandhoka.gov.np KATHMANDU, Dec 9: In recent excavations at Kasthamandap Temple next to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a group of researchers found the fourth saddle sto…

Following the Renjo, Missing the Gokyo

If you plan to trek Himalayan range to have exotic experience in life, Gokyo trail offers more than you would expect. The Rejo La commonly known as Renjo pass lies in an altitude of 5,360 meters in the middle of the trail, but i…

UNESCO mission wants Valley heritage in danger list

KATHMANDU, June 22: The Reactive Monitoring mission of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has asked the committee to place the cultural heritage of Kathmandu Valley in the danger list in view of the government's failure at…

Govt working on 14 various local governance acts

KATHMANDU, June 20: Over a dozen acts required for the operation and management of local governments as envisioned in the new constitution are yet to be finalized even a month after the first phase of local polls held in 283 lo…

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