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Myanmar's Oil Fields Targeted Amidst Civil War and Rising Fuel Prices
Kathmandu. Small oil industries in the dry central region of Myanmar have become targets of the civil war after the war in West Asia increased pressure on fuel supply. As oil prices rise, the compe...
Why forest fires in Southeast Asia can't be put out
The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) issued a Level 3 alert—the highest level—for the southern ASEAN region on August 26. This means the region faces a high risk of severe transbounda...
Nepal, West Asia Share Atmospheric Link
Nepal and West Asia share atmospheric connections that matter for mountain climate. Published research identifies sources of Middle Eastern soot that reach the Himalayas and Tibet, contributing to ...
Sardar Patel’s Vision and the Enduring Bonds Between India and Nepal
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, the ideals of unity, mutual respect and shared prosperity offer a meaningful perspective on one of South Asia’s most enduring relationships.
Pushpa Thing Lama wins best performance award at Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Kathmandu, October 31 The Nepali film “Elephants in the Fog” (Tiniharu) has won an award at the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards, held on Friday in Gold Coast, Australia. Its lead actress, Pushpa T...
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Nepal proposes regional space cooperation for monitoring climate risks
Kathmandu, Oct 28: Nepal has put forth three proposals on disaster preparedness in the ongoing ‘Fifth Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacifi...
NIC Asia Laghubitta Urges Shareholders to Claim Uncollected Cash Dividend Within 35 Days
28th October 2026, Kathmandu NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited has issued a public notice requesting shareholders who have not yet received their cash dividend for the fiscal year 2077/7...
The Dashain break is a chance to see more of Nepal and beyond
From Everest Base Camp and Mustang to Southeast Asia, the long holiday offers plenty of ways to travel. But weather, altitude, visas and rising airfares call for careful planning. Nepalis living a...
Nepal Loses to Pakistan by 101 Runs in U-19 Asia Cup
Kathmandu. Nepal has been defeated by Pakistan by a wide margin of 101 runs in the group stage match of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup cricket tournament. Chasing a strong target of 276 runs for victory, N...
South Asia’s demographic window is closing
By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Nov. 4: The World Bank has warned that the window to demographic dividend for the South Asia region is gradually closing.
Asia-Pacific countries pledge to join hand with Nepal in climate action
KATHMANDU, Oct 29: Nepal has received support from Asia-Pacific countries for its proposal to strengthen regional cooperation in space technology and satellite-based information sharing to improve ...
Nepal announces initial camp list for U-19 Asia Cup
Kathmandu, Oct 24: Nepal has announced an initial team in preparation for the upcoming U-19 Asia Cup. The 28-member squad announced on Saturday by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) includes N...
U-19 Asia Cup: CAN Unveils Squad as Closed Camp Begins in Pokhara
24th October 2026, Kathmandu The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has named a 28-player preliminary squad for the upcoming U-19 Asia Cup. Selected players will join a closed training camp in Pok...
Nepal should be a ‘strategic broker’, not a buffer, says Amitabh Mattoo
The JNU professor says diplomacy, stronger institutions and regional engagement can help Nepal play a greater role as Asia’s power balance shifts. Nepal should move beyond its traditional role as ...
Rising War Risk in West Asia Concerns Nepali Migrant Workers
The increasing risk of war in West Asia has worried millions of Nepali workers employed there and their families. Nepalis who went abroad with dreams of employment, a future for their families, and...
Cricket team announced for U-19 Asia Cup
Kathmandu, Nov 2: The cricket team representing Nepal for the Men's U-19 Asia Cup has been officially announced.
Annapurna region records 33,000 foreign tourists in a month
GANDAKI, Oct 27: As many as 32,963 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Conservation Area in the month of Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October). Of the total arrivals, 12,645 were from South Asian...
World Polio Day: Continuous surveillance needed to maintain polio-free status
Kathmandu, Oct 24: Chairperson of the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication, Prof Dr Srijana Shrestha, has highlighted the vital need f...
Dr. Anjana Adhikari Wins Prestigious AOFOG Young Gynaecologist Award 2026
15th October 2026, Kathmandu Nepal Mediciti’s Urogynaecologist Dr. Anjana Adhikari receives the AOFOG Mizuno-Ratnam Young Gynaecologist Award 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Read more about this histor...
Nepal Announces Preliminary Squad for U-19 Asia Cup
Kathmandu. Targeting the upcoming U-19 Asia Cup, Nepal has announced a preliminary squad. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced a 28-member preliminary squad today. In preparation for t...
Cricket team announced for U-19 Asia Cup
Kathmandu, Nov 2: The cricket team representing Nepal for the Men's U-19 Asia Cup has been officially announced.
CAN announces Rs 3 million reward for Asia Cup qualifying team
KATHMANDU, Oct 25: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a cash reward of Rs 3 million for the national cricket team that qualified for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia Cup.
WHO Official Stresses Continued Efforts for Polio Eradication in Nepal
Kathmandu. Chairperson of the World Health Organization's South-East Asia Regional Commission for Certification of Polio Eradication, Prof. Dr. Srijana Shrestha, has stated that continuous efforts ...
BRI Projects Gain Pace In Central Asia
Since ancient times—specifically from the 2nd century BC—the "Great Silk Road" and the numerous caravans traveling along it, passing through thousands of cities and settlements, connected Asia and ...
Climate advocates demand action after deadly floods
BANGKOK, Oct 12: Climate advocates and journalists from South and Southeast Asia have called for COP31 to prioritise Nepal’s recent flood disaster, demanding increased climate finance, stronger ada...
Seven Nations Meet in Istanbul to Discuss West Asia Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Security
Amidst rising tensions in West Asia due to the Iran war, the situation of ship movement in the Strait of Hormuz, and regional security, foreign ministers from seven European and West Asian countrie...
Nepal proposes regional space cooperation for monitoring climate risks
Kathmandu, Oct 28: Nepal has put forth three proposals on disaster preparedness in the ongoing 'Fifth Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacifi...
Super Typhoon Champi Causes Flight Cancellations and Disruptions in East Asia
Taipei. Hundreds of flights have been canceled in East Asia as the powerful typhoon 'Super Typhoon Champi' moves towards Taiwan. Schools, government offices, and the stock market have been closed i...
Major Powers Woo Central Asia
Out to woo a region with vast mineral deposits so vital for their long-term needs, China, Russia, Pakistan, India, the United States and the European Union have held many meetings with Central Asia...
Nepal Competes in 'Classic and Mrs. Asia International 2026' in Thailand
Kathmandu. The international beauty pageant 'Asia International Pageant's 'Classic and Mrs. Asia International 2026' has started in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The competitor and official team representin...
Major Powers Woo Central Asia
Out to woo a region with vast mineral deposits so vital for their long-term needs, China, Russia, Pakistan, India, the United States and the European Union have held many meetings with Central Asia...
Indonesia Wildfires Cause Widespread Air Pollution Across Southeast Asia
Jakarta. Many Southeast Asian countries have been affected by air pollution due to wildfires that have spread across various regions of Indonesia for weeks. Thick smoke from the wildfires has sprea...
Climate change could displace millions in SAsia: UN
New Delhi, Oct. 17: Climate change is threatening livelihoods and forcing people from their homes across South Asia, but technology and government action could help limit the damage, the UN migrati...
Country-level heat and health assessment of four SA countries launched
By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Oct. 8: Country-level heat and health assessment of four South Asian countries including Nepal has been launched today highlighting how the countries are joining forces to...
Country-level heat and health assessment of four SA countries launched
By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Oct. 8: Country-level heat and health assessment of four South Asian countries including Nepal has been launched today highlighting how the countries are joining forces to...