Nepali Journalists’ Organization Elects First Female President in 69-Year History
Nirmala Sharma has made history by becoming the first female president of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) in its 69-year history. In the election […]
Nepal’s Passport Services Halted by Virus, Affecting Embassies Worldwide, Including the U.S.
Nepal’s passport application system has faced significant disruptions due to a computer virus detected within the Department of Passports’ electronic infrastructure. This technical issue has […]
U.S. Embassy Supports Ceramics Workshop in Nepal, Fostering Artistic Exchange
A five-day ceramics workshop, supported by the U.S. Embassy in Nepal, was held at Pottery Square in Bhaktapur. The event brought together American and Nepali […]
U.S. Medical Team Completes 43 Knee Surgeries in Nepal Within Five Days
Nepal Orthopedic Hospital in Jorpati has successfully performed 43 knee surgeries with the support of Operation Walk Chicago, a U.S.-based medical humanitarian organization that provides […]
Elon Musk Talks Virtually with Nepali Prime Minister, Eyes Entry into Nepal’s Market
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of Nepal held a virtual meeting with American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Friday, November 22, 2024. The conversation, conducted […]
Urmila, Sold into Servitude at 6, Shares Inspiring Experiences with U.S. Ambassador After Being Honored as a Global Anti-Racism Champion
Nepali activist Urmila Chaudhary, recently honored as a 2024 Global Anti-Racism Champion by the U.S. Department of State, has met with Ambassador Thompson in Nepal […]
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 […]