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The Story Behind Nepal's Chuchche Map And The Debate Over Nepal's New Coins

Nepal's Cabinet has approved a redesign of the Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins, with reports that the Re. 1 coin will feature Lo Ghyakar Monastery instead of the country's map. Critics call it a sidelining of a national symbol, while officials call it a cost-driven technical update. The move has revived debate over how national identity is represented on Nepal's currency.

Jul 22

"Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka: The Song Nepal Sings But Rarely Understands"

Nepal’s national anthem is more than a patriotic song it marks the country’s shift from praising a king to celebrating its people, diversity, sacrifice, and shared identity. This article explores what its 46 words really mean, how the anthem was chosen, and the legal rules most Nepalis still do not know.

Jul 12

Germany Commits 37.6 Million Euros For Nepal's Development Priorities

Germany has committed 37.6 million euros in development assistance to Nepal for the 2026–2027 period, focusing on key sectors including energy, health, and sustainable economic growth. The commitment was made during bilateral development cooperation talks held in Kathmandu, where both countries agreed to deepen their long-standing partnership.

Jun 18

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

Jun 17

Nepal Becomes Second Largest Forest Covered Country In South Asia

Nepal Becomes Second Largest Forest Covered Country In South Asia After Bhutan, With Forest Area Reaching 46.08 Percent Of Total Land, According To Economic Survey 2082/83

May 28

Tosima Karki Urges Government To Raise Tobacco Tax To At Least 50%

RSP MP and health department chief Dr. Tosima Karki has urged the Government of Nepal to raise taxes on tobacco products to at least 50%. She said higher tax on tobacco is important to reduce consumption, protect public health, and support the long-term sustainability of Nepal’s health insurance system.

May 24

Nepal Becomes First South Asian Country To Officially Include Gender And Sexual Minorities In Federal Ministry Name

Nepal Becomes First South Asian Country To Officially Include Gender And Sexual Minorities In Federal Ministry Name And Mandate, Marking Historic Progress For LGBTQIA Plus Representation And Recognition In National Governance

May 18

Kathmandu-based AI startup raises $4.2M Series A led by Sequoia SEA

Fusemachines spin-off Sahaayak.ai will use the funds to expand its on-prem document-AI platform across South Asia.

Apr 29