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December 24, 2025, Wednesday

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E-Magazine

Bridging Regional Diplomacy Through a Non-Traditional Security Approach

Jagdishor Panday

‘Opening New Horizons for Cooperation Between the Two Countries’

The Melanistic Mystery of Leopards

Opinion

Nepal and Bangladesh Have Always Stood by One Another in Times of Need

Ghanshyam Bhandari

The UN Is Alive — in People

Hanaa Singer-Hamdy

Nepal Will Remain a Strong Partner of the United Nations

Sushila Karki

We Must Move From Commitment to Tangible Results

Lok Bahadur Thapa

News

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Foundation Stone Laid for High Impact Community Development Project in Gulmi

Kathmandu: The foundation stone for the construction of Shree Ninyukharka Secondary School in Dhurkot Rural...

TDN Correspondent

December 23, 2025

News

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Basic Foreign Service Training Begins in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The Basic Foreign Service Training for newly recruited Foreign Service Officers of the Ministry...

TDN Correspondent

December 23, 2025

Nepal Consul General Holds Virtual Meeting with New York State Assembly Member

News

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Nepal Consul General Holds Virtual Meeting with New York State Assembly Member

Kathmandu: Consul General of Nepal in New York, Dadhiram Bhandari, held a virtual introductory meeting with Sarahana Shrestha, Assembly Member of New York State Assembly...

TDN Correspondent

December 23, 2025

Chinese Ambassador Pays Farewell Call on President Paudel

Kathmandu: Chen Song, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nepal,...

GAIN Delegation Meets SAARC Secretary General

Kathmandu: A delegation from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) met...

WFP Nepal Highlights Role of Nutrition in Education

Kathmandu: Riaz Lodhi, Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in...

Although there have been a few ups and downs in this region, economic cooperation among South Asian countries has been steadily growing over the years. The power trade agreement between Nepal and India is a notable milestone. India has promised...

News 1 mins read

Foundation Stone Laid for High Impact Community Development Project in Gulmi

December 23, 2025

News 1 mins read

Basic Foreign Service Training Begins in Kathmandu

December 23, 2025

News 1 mins read

Nepal Consul General Holds Virtual Meeting with New York State Assembly Member

December 23, 2025

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Chinese Ambassador Pays Farewell Call on President Paudel

December 23, 2025

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GAIN Delegation Meets SAARC Secretary General

December 23, 2025

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WFP Nepal Highlights Role of Nutrition in Education

December 23, 2025

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Norway’s New Ambassador Calls on Nepal’s Foreign Secretary

December 23, 2025

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HLF–WWK Announces Nepal’s First Poetry Film Festival

December 23, 2025

Interview

‘Opening New Horizons for Cooperation Between the Two Countries’

Feature

Tech

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The Emerging Significance of Hydrogen amid Nepal’s Youth-Led Movement

On September 8 and 9, 2025, protests across Nepal voiced more than frustration with poor governance and slow growth. From streets to social media, young Nepalis demanded a system that rewards integrity and merit over influence and favoritism. The movement...

Dr Biraj Thapa

December 17, 2025

The Emerging Significance of Hydrogen amid Nepal’s Youth-Led Movement

Tech

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AI and Technology: Nepal Must Seize the Future-of-Work Moment

As the world braces for a profound shift in how and where we work, Nepal faces a decisive moment. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 projects that by 2030 the global economy could create 170 million new...

TDN Correspondent

December 15, 2025

AI and Technology: Nepal Must Seize the Future-of-Work Moment

Feature

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Nepal’s Journey Toward LDC Graduation: Progress, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are low-income nations that face deep structural obstacles to sustainable development. These barriers relate to weak productive capacity, low human development, economic vulnerability, and limited resilience to external shocks. Nepal is one of the 44 countries...

Kusum Dhungel

December 14, 2025

Nepal’s Journey Toward LDC Graduation: Progress, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Diplomacy

Climate

COP30: How effective was it for Nepal?

Norway Provides Additional Support for Climate-Smart Education in Nepal

Belém COP30 Delivers Climate Finance Boost and a Pledge to Plan Fossil Fuel Transition

Nepal and UNDP Celebrate Completion of Climate-Resilient Livelihoods Project in Mid-Hills

Cultural

Patan Featured Among World’s Best Culinary Destinations

Bhuwa Festival Being Observed in Sudurpaschim

198 Stolen Archaeological Artifacts Repatriated to Nepal So Far

Stolen Artifact of Archaeological Significance Brought Back from the UK

Defence

Nepal-India Exercise Surya Kiran Conducted

Lieutenant General Shrestha of the Nepali Army Appointed as UNISFA Force Commander

19th Edition of India–Nepal Joint Military Exercise ‘Surya Kiran’ Begins in Pithoragarh

India and Nepal Begins 19th Edition of Exercise SURYAKIRAN in Pithoragarh

Education

Nepal Launches Joint Review of School Education Sector Plan

31 Nepali Scientists Listed Among World’s Best by Stanford University

First South Korean Education Fair to be organized in Kathmandu

Pursuing Higher Education in the UAE: A New Avenue for Nepali Students

Energy

Nepal and Bangladesh Move Forward on Electricity Cooperation

Nepal and Norway Sign New Agreements to Boost Cooperation in Energy Sector

Minister Ghising Showcases Nepal’s Clean Energy Vision at ISA Assembly in New Delhi

New UN report calls for responsible financing and investment in energy transition minerals

Film

HLF–WWK Announces Nepal’s First Poetry Film Festival

Himalayan Rim Film Exhibition Showcases Digital Innovation at Tribhuvan University

13th Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival to Begin on December 11

EUFF Nepal 2025 Concludes with Full Houses, New Voices, and Celebrated Student Films

Labor

Women Farmers in Nepal Strengthen Livelihoods and Bargaining Power Through Collective Market Action

Thousands of Unemployed Youths from Humla Throng to China for Work

Nepal, Republic of Korea Discuss Enhanced Cooperation in Labour and Skills Development

Justice with a Human Touch – Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution

Parliamentary

Prime Minister's China Visit Has Added Momentum to Non-Aligned Foreign Policy: Lawmaker Dhakal

We Parliamentarians May Not Be Scientists, but We Can Pass a Budget for Climate Adaptation: Speaker Ghimire

HKH Parliamentarians’ Meet 2025 Concludes with Urgent Call for Regional Cooperation

In Coordination With Ambassadors Club, PHC Organises a Discussion Program With Former Ambassadors

Tech

The Emerging Significance of Hydrogen amid Nepal’s Youth-Led Movement

AI and Technology: Nepal Must Seize the Future-of-Work Moment

US Ambassador Thompson Launches U.S. Tech Firm VEEL’s Office in Kathmandu

AI is Now a Matter of Foreign Policy

Tourism

2nd India–Nepal Tourism Meet Held in Pokhara

Bhuwa Festival Being Observed in Sudurpaschim

KATA and TAAN Sign MoU to Promote Safe Travel and Tourism Cooperation

NTB to Participate in China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2025

Sports

First Chess Tournament for Visually Impaired Children Held in Nepal

Chandra Bahadur Thapa Wins Historic Bronze, Arrives in Nepal to Grand Welcome

Lumbini-Nepal Marathon to be held in Thailand

Prime Minister Karki Congratulates Nepali Blind Women’s Cricket Team for Historic World Cup Achievement

Economic

Focal Unit Set Up at Finance Ministry to Facilitate Foreign Investors

Nepal Chamber and South Korea’s Bridge International Sign MoU to Boost Agribusiness and SMEs

FNCCI Urges Direct Nepalgunj–Delhi Flights to Boost Regional Development

ADB Launches Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Nepal 2025–2029

Public

Travelogue - Lhasa: Isolation to Modern Development

The Diaspora Voting: A Triumph for Inclusive Democracy

Truth vs. Virality: Nepal’s Gen-Z Movement and the Misinformation Storm

Technology Turns Political

Health

TB Active Case-Finding Camp Conducted in Mugu District

Minister Kharel Highlights Need for Establishing Dignified Menstruation at Home, Schools, Community, and Everywhere

Int’l Learning Conference on Dignified Menstruation Commences

Asia-Pacific Geriatrics Conference Kicks Off in Kathmandu

Election

Bridging Trust: A Strategic Approach to External Support

Government Has Mandate to Hold Free, Fair, And Impartial General Elections

PM Karki Briefs Diplomats on Political Situation, Elections and Governance Reforms

UNDP Reaffirms Continuous Support to Nepal, Including for Coming Elections

Gender

Digital Violence Is Real Violence: UN Nepal Calls for Action as 16 Days of Activism Begins

Finnish Ambassador and UN Women Representative Visit Srijanalaya to Promote Gender Equality

Gender Equality ‘Dangerously Off Track’ – Says UN Deputy Secretary-General at Beijing Meeting

Nepali Women Rights Activist Rana Calls for Dismantling Gender Stereotypes at 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters in Sydney

Wildlife and Conservation

Nepal Gifts Pair of Elephants to Qatar

Tiger census commences in Nepal; 1,100 advanced cameras employed

The Melanistic Mystery of Leopards

The Roar of Nepal’s Tiger Diplomacy

Youth

Deputy Mayor Dangol Represents Nepal at International Forum in Europe

Discussion on Nepal Post GenZ Movement: Changes, Challenges, and Prospects

Nepali Students Present Innovative 'KrishiMitra' App to Minister Pariyar

The Hindu Kush Himalaya-Arctic Youth Leadership Forum launched in Iceland

Mountaineering

Sherpa elected Nepal Mountaineering Association President

Ambassador Bhandari Attends Flag-in Ceremony Honouring Bangladeshi Mountaineer

French Ambassador Corteval Pays Tribute at Annapurna Base Camp on 75th Anniversary of Historic Ascent

Everest Man Rita Scales His Record with 31st Summit

Law & Human Rights

Norwegian Embassy Celebrates Access to Justice Project in Nepal

Dialogue Held in Kathmandu to Promote Business and Human Rights

Bilateral Meeting Between Chief Justices of Nepal and Bangladesh Focuses on Judicial Reforms and Cooperation

Chief Justice of India Gavai Visits Nepal to Address India-Nepal Judicial Dialogue

Art & Culture

December 22, 2025

Patan Featured Among World’s Best Culinary Destinations

Kathmandu: Patan (Lalitpur) has been featured in Condé Nast Traveller’s prestigious global list of “The Best Places to Eat in 2026,” placing the historic city among the world’s most exciting culinary destinations. The recognition highlights Patan’s unique gastronomic identity, rooted...

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Bhuwa Festival Being Observed in Sudurpaschim

December 19, 2025
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Nepali Translation of Maurice Herzog’s Annapurna Premier 8000 Launched

December 18, 2025
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International

We Must Move From Commitment to Tangible Results

Lok Bahadur Thapa

We Must Move From Commitment to Tangible Results

The world is facing a web of interconnected crises. To our utmost dismay, conflicts are growing, geopolitical competition is intensifying, and economic uncertainty is growing, threatening the very foundations of sustainable development. Only 17 percent of SDG targets anchoring the...

December 12, 2025
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ECOSOC President Thapa Calls for Urgent Global Action at UNEA-7

TDN Correspondent

ECOSOC President Thapa Calls for Urgent Global Action at UNEA-7

Kathmandu: President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Lok Bahadur Thapa, delivered a powerful call for unity, ambition, and accelerated action as he addressed the Opening Session of the Seventh United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) on December 11...

December 12, 2025
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Let Us Be the Generation That Did Not Look Away, but Acted

Hanaa Singer-Hamdy

Let Us Be the Generation That Did Not Look Away, but Acted

We gather today with a simple truth: violence against women is not new—no, but the ways such violence are carried out are changing. Changing at a speed we can barely keep up with.Just imagine Mahima in Myagdi waking up to...

November 26, 2025
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Nepal Participates in Third Trade Policy Review at WTO

TDN Correspondent

Nepal Participates in Third Trade Policy Review at WTO

Kathmandu: Nepal took part in its third Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva on November 17. During the meeting, Nepal reaffirmed its commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system and shared key legal, institutional,...

November 18, 2025
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Nepal and 11th Session of the ITPGRFA Governing Body

Prakash Kafle

Nepal and 11th Session of the ITPGRFA Governing Body

The world will observe two international gatherings of importance in November 2025: annual UN climate change conference (COP-30) in Brazil and 11th session of the Governing Body (GB-11) of international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (ITPGRFA)...

November 17, 2025
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ECOSOC President Thapa Praises Moonshot Award Winners for Driving Innovation Toward Global Goals

TDN Correspondent

ECOSOC President Thapa Praises Moonshot Award Winners for Driving Innovation Toward Global Goals

Kathmandu: President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, expressed admiration for the winners of the prestigious Moonshot Awards, commending their creativity, innovation, and commitment to advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In a...

November 14, 2025
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TDN Correspondent

SAARC Marks 40th Anniversary of Charter Adoption, Leaders Call for Renewed Regional Cooperation

Kathmandu: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the SAARC Charter on December 8, reaffirming its founding vision of regional unity, peace, and shared prosperity. The Charter, endorsed by the Heads...

December 09, 2025
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Nepal's Prime Minister Karki Calls for Revitalizing SAARC on 41st Charter Day

TDN Correspondent

Nepal's Prime Minister Karki Calls for Revitalizing SAARC on 41st Charter Day

Kathmandu: Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called for renewed commitment among South Asian nations to reinvigorate the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as the regional bloc marks its 41st Charter Day. In a statement on December 8,...

December 09, 2025
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SDF Board Convenes 41st Meeting in Colombo, Appoints New Chair

TDN Correspondent

SDF Board Convenes 41st Meeting in Colombo, Appoints New Chair

Kathmandu: The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) held its 41st Meeting of the Board of Directors on 20 November 2025 in a hybrid format, bringing together representatives from all Member States both in person in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and virtually on...

November 25, 2025
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Connecting India and Bhutan for Sustainable Development

TDN Correspondent

Connecting India and Bhutan for Sustainable Development

Kathmandu: Gelephu (Bhutan), has been an important tourist destination at the India-Bhutan crossing. Roughly 41km from Kajalgaon, headquarter of Chirang, 50 km from Bongaigaon, and 340 km from Siliguri, India. Conventionally, this border crossing is mostly used for shipping and...

July 18, 2025
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Five Questions with BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey

TDN Correspondent

Five Questions with BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey

The organization that connects South Asia with Southeast Asia—BIMSTEC—concluded its 6th Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, during the first week of April. Soon after, a BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers-level meeting was held in Kathmandu, adding momentum to the organization’s growing activity in...

June 25, 2025
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Landlocked Countries Transit Rights and Rights to Access the Sea

Britant Khanal

Landlocked Countries Transit Rights and Rights to Access the Sea

Modern international order is constantly being moulded by the current demands of international politics and the precarious nature of crises. States today face and perceive a startling danger and threat of changing global politics, and the volatility of safeguarding state...

May 17, 2025
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16th EU–Nepal JCM: Deepening EU-Nepal Partnership

TDN Correspondent

16th EU–Nepal JCM: Deepening EU-Nepal Partnership

Kathmandu: The European Union and Nepal convened the 16th meeting of the EU–Nepal Joint Commission (JC) in Brussels on November 28, 2025, reaffirming their commitment to an expanding and multifaceted partnership. The meeting reviewed progress across political, economic, developmental, and...

November 29, 2025
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Nepal and India Agree to Make Border Security More Effective

TDN Correspondent

Nepal and India Agree to Make Border Security More Effective

Kathmandu: An understanding has been reached between the Armed Police Force, Nepal, and the Seema Surakshya Bal (Border Security Force), India, to forward necessary coordination and collaboration to make joint border patrol and border security more effective. During the 9th...

November 16, 2025
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United States Supports Nepali Army to Boost Air Capability

TDN Correspondent

United States Supports Nepali Army to Boost Air Capability

The United States has supported Nepal in boosting its air capability. On 4 September, the Nepali Army officially received two M28 Sky Truck aircraft from the U.S. government. At a ceremony at Tribhuvan International Airport, U.S. Ambassador Dean R. Thompson...

October 20, 2025
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Marking 50 Years of Friendship: Nepal-Vietnam Gear Up to Elevate Relationship

TDN Correspondent

Marking 50 Years of Friendship: Nepal-Vietnam Gear Up to Elevate Relationship

As Nepal and Vietnam mark half a century of diplomatic ties, the two nations are opening a new chapter in their relationship with a landmark visit by Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan. Her three-day official visit, from August...

September 15, 2025
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Nepal-China: Reflecting on Friendship and Envisioning a Shared Future

Gao Liang

Nepal-China: Reflecting on Friendship and Envisioning a Shared Future

On August 1, 2025, China and Nepal celebrated the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Since establishing ties in 1955, the two neighbors across the Himalayas have adhered to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, fostering comprehensive cooperation in political,...

September 14, 2025
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TDN Correspondent

Nepal-Maldives

Diplomatic relations between Nepal and the Maldives were established on 1 August 1980. These relations are marked by goodwill, cooperation, and mutual understanding. They are further strengthened by the exchange of visits at various levels. As the founding members of...