Residents of Chhangru and Tinkar in Darchula move to lower elevations each winter to escape heavy snowfall and extreme cold, returning in spring after preparing their homes, fields and livestock for the long absence.

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Opinion | Can Nepal cook dal bhat on its own electricity?

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Opinion | Can Nepal cook dal bhat on its own electricity?

Nepal spends tens of billions of rupees a year on cooking gas. A 10-year electric-cooking mission could cut the bill, starting with households, hotels and the grid.

#cooking #electric

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Three in four transport jobs in Nepal are informal

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Three in four transport jobs in Nepal are informal

ILO study calls for stronger labour protections, affordable social security contributions, and a legal framework to protect ride-hailing and delivery workers.

#transport #labour #sector

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Q&A: Before we get high on the cannabis law, let’s measure the plant

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Q&A: Before we get high on the cannabis law, let’s measure the plant

Dr Amrit Baral says Gandaki’s cannabis law is a welcome start but argues it still lacks the science, standards and public education to work.

#baral #amrit #gandaki

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Nepal’s game developers seek tax relief, Google access to scale globally

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Nepal’s game developers seek tax relief, Google access to scale globally

Industry leaders say high taxes and restrictions on Google Play merchant accounts are stifling local developers, as the prime minister pledges to create conditions for a home-grown technology unicorn.

#google #shah

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Nepal launches TikTok campaign to promote tourism to global audiences

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Nepal launches TikTok campaign to promote tourism to global audiences

The campaign, running until the end of 2026, aims to showcase Nepal’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and diverse tourism experiences through digital storytelling and international content creators.

#tik #tok #tiktok

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Nepal’s peak electricity demand hits 1,813MW on Laxmi Puja evening

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Nepal’s peak electricity demand hits 1,813MW on Laxmi Puja evening

The country exported 587.3MW of surplus power to India, while electricity supply remained uninterrupted nationwide during peak hours.

#laxmi-puja #electricity #authority

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Nepal expects peak electricity demand to reach 1,700MW on Laxmi Puja

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Nepal expects peak electricity demand to reach 1,700MW on Laxmi Puja

The Nepal Electricity Authority says domestic generation will be sufficient to meet demand during Tihar, with industries expected to remain closed and power exports continuing.

#laxmi-puja #electricity #tihar

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How Nepali artists are celebrating Tihar

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How Nepali artists are celebrating Tihar

From buying silverware and festive essentials to writing screenplays and mourning loved ones, Nepali artists have different ways of marking—or sitting out—Tihar.

#tihar #puja #lakshmi

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Jijivisha stitched Everest onto a red-carpet suit. Nothing came from Paris, Milan or New York.

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Jijivisha stitched Everest onto a red-carpet suit. Nothing came from Paris, Milan or New York.

Designer Shavona Shrestha’s clothing label made an ivory silk suit for Thinley Lhamo to wear at the premiere of ‘Tenzing’, using Nepali silk, stones and artisans. It is the label’s boldest argument yet for Nepali couture.

#jijivisha #everest #paris

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From flood-hit areas to crime scenes, Nepal’s police dogs sniff out vital clues

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From flood-hit areas to crime scenes, Nepal’s police dogs sniff out vital clues

One of 107 dogs in the police force, Leo located two bodies and human remains during a 20-day search after the Bhotekoshi floods.

#leo #bhotekoshi #floods

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