Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to return 20 stolen Nepali antiquities worth Rs410 million, including a rare 15th-century paubha painting.
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Bangladesh’s Imports from SAARC Nations Exceed Exports by Over Five Times
Bangladesh’s trade deficit with Saarc widens as imports far exceed exports; policymakers urged to boost regional trade balance.
![Nepalese police arrest Indian sharpshooter Guddu Patel in Kathmandu for Lal Mohammad’s murder, exposing cross-border crime. [Image via The Himalayan Herald]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/arrest-320x179.webp)
Indian Sharpshooter Shot and Arrested in Kathmandu Murder Case
Nepalese police arrest Indian sharpshooter Guddu Patel in Kathmandu for Lal Mohammad’s murder, exposing cross-border crime.
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Nepal, China Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation on Ethnic Affairs
Nepal and China sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on ethnic affairs, cultural exchanges, and educational opportunities.
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Nepal to Host Global Conference on Digital Age Crimes
Nepal to host global conference on digital-age crimes, AI threats, and cybersecurity, bringing legal experts together on Feb 27-28.
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Nepal’s National Assembly Passes Media Council Bill Amidst Criticism
Nepal’s National Assembly passes Media Council Bill 2080, sparking concerns over government influence on media.
![Boom in the tiger population of Nepal sparks debate as conservation success clashes with rising human-wildlife conflicts. [Image via WWF Nepal]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/71084dd827cc6b2b22f36cf80ee2620f-320x179.webp)
Growing Tiger Population of Nepal Raises Concerns
Boom in the tiger population of Nepal sparks debate as conservation success clashes with rising human-wildlife conflicts.
![Nepal arrests an Indian national with a semi-automatic pistol, raising concerns over arms smuggling and regional security. [Image via SAT Creatives]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SAT-Web-Banners-31-1-320x179.webp)
Nepal Arrests Indian National with Semi-Automatic Pistol Near Border
Nepal arrests an Indian national with a semi-automatic pistol, raising concerns over arms smuggling and regional security.
![Trump's foreign aid freeze disrupts development in Nepal, Pakistan, and other nations, with key projects halted. [Image via Wikimedia Commons]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TrumpPortrait-320x179.webp)
Trump’s Aid Freeze Disrupts Development Projects in Nepal and Pakistan
Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts development in Nepal, Pakistan, and other nations, with key projects halted.
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Nepal Raises Mount Everest Permit Fees for First Time in Nearly a Decade by 35%
Nepal raises Mount Everest permit fees to $15,000, aiming to manage growing tourism and preserve the iconic peak’s environment.
