A high‑stakes diplomatic row over Lipulekh–Kalapani–Limpiyadhura has put Nepalese sovereignty and regional strategy center stage as India and China press ahead with border trade and infrastructure agreements. At home, the government is racing to modernise—rolling out a National AI Policy, expanding fibre and partnering with TikTok to boost tourism—while urgent Valley water‑safety alerts

Trade bottlenecks, big‑ticket power contracts, and a dash of culture — Thangka provenance, cricket diplomacy, and yes, even methane finds — sum up this week in Nepal. With parliament dithering over dry‑port ratification and cabinet reshuffles while infrastructure deals, tourism tweaks and civic fixes promise practical gains, the diaspora should watch whether these moves turn into real momentum or just more political footwork.

Nepal’s juggling a proud upgrade and a few pesky speed bumps this week — graduation from LDC status, fresh hydropower deals and infrastructure investments offer real upside, even as food‑import shocks, market jitters and price pain remind us the transition won’t be painless. We’re leading with a timely guest essay by Saurav Sharma — a diaspora‑focused playbook on turning a rare window of favourable conditions and sector openings into long‑term bets back home — because this issue is for Nepalis who want to act, not just watch.

Trade booms and washed-out highways, AI debates and drought cries—Nepal's juggling act keeps us on our toes! While the Tarai thirsts for policy solutions and global diplomacy tests our principles, diaspora stars shine bright from Manila to Wall Street. Let's dive in! 🚀

Wage hikes, power plays, and mosquito drama—Nepal packed it all in this week. As salaries rise and political alliances fall, we’ve also got record stock trades, teenage football triumphs, and a bizarre dengue fix involving cement bans. Let’s dive into the madness, momentum, and maybe a bit of hope.

From ambitious budgets to spirited Republic Day celebrations, Nepal is buzzing with activity! Amidst economic aspirations and pro-monarchy protests, our nation is striding forward, navigating a landscape rich with challenges and celebrations. Let’s dive into this week’s highlights!

Politics heating up, stock markets climbing, and football dreams alive — Nepal’s been keeping busy this week. From glaciers to grid upgrades and the endless dance of workers heading abroad, it’s a mix of good news, familiar challenges, and a few hopeful surprises. Let’s dive in.

From ambitious budgets to spirited Republic Day celebrations, Nepal is buzzing with activity! Amidst economic aspirations and pro-monarchy protests, our nation is striding forward, navigating a landscape rich with challenges and celebrations. Let’s dive into this week’s highlights!

As skies darken—by smoke or by war—Nepal finds itself tested on all fronts. The air is toxic, global conflicts are inching closer to home, and long-promised reforms keep stalling at the wire. Yet from the streets of Kathmandu to shelters in Tel Aviv, Nepalis are organizing, adapting, and demanding better. The smog is thick, but the signals are getting clearer.

A historic corruption storm swept across Nepal this week — and it wasn’t just the weather acting up. From telecoms to city hall to top banks, high-profile scandals are making it harder for leaders to look the other way. Amid the noise, Nepal’s economy presses on, and fans in Scotland remind us that pride in the homeland isn’t always tied to headlines.