Nepal’s Timur (Sichuan Pepper) Reaches U.S. Markets from the Fields of Myagdi
The locally grown spice “Timur,” also known as Sichuan pepper, from Myagdi, Nepal, is now making its way into U.S. markets, reaching star hotels and […]
Pharmacies Becoming Drug Trafficking Hubs in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
In Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, particularly Bhaktapur district, pharmacies and beauty parlors are reportedly turning into hubs for illegal drug trafficking. The District Police Office in […]
Thousands of Miles from Home, Lumbini—Birthplace of Buddha in Nepal—Sees Rising Interest from American Tourists
Over 7,000 miles away from the United States, Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Nepal, is attracting a growing number of American tourists. According […]
Finding clean water near Mount Everest might be harder than summiting it
As tourism and regional pollution contaminate Nepal’s Khumbu Valley, researchers are zapping the ground to find new potable water sources. As they trekked over to […]
US Dollar Remains Strong Against Nepalese Rupee, Trading Above NPR 134 in October
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal, has announced the foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, highlighting the US dollar’s […]
Nepal Claims Victory Over Scotland by Five Wickets in Dallas Cricket Match
Nepal triumphed over Scotland by five wickets in an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. After losing the […]
Suspected of Killing His Wife 3 Years Ago, Fled to Qatar to Hide, Now Arrested
Gajendra Bantawa Rai, a 38-year-old fugitive Nepali national from Mechinagar Municipality-11, has been arrested in Qatar three years after allegedly murdering his wife. The arrest […]
In One Year, U.S. Imports 1,435 Tonnes of Dog Chews from Nepal, Valued at NPR 2.76 Billion
Chhurpi, a traditional Nepali hard cheese, has recently seen a surge in demand and is now being exported to the United States via Kathmandu. Known […]
US Tourist Dies in Nepal’s Mustang District: Suspected Suffocation in Hotel Room
On October 25, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in Nepal’s Mustang district, involving the death of 63-year-old US tourist Milo Golsegar. The event unfolded in […]
Secretary Blinken to Honor Nepali Activist Urmila Chaudhary with Global Anti-Racism Champions Award at U.S. State Department
Nepali activist Urmila Chaudhary will be recognized with the prestigious Global Anti-Racism Champions Award by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken during a ceremony […]