Nepal faces worst air pollution in history, with hazardous levels in Kathmandu due to wildfires and dust, worsening health.
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Nepal’s Human Rights Commission Maintains Top ‘A’ Global Ranking
Nepal’s Human Rights Commission retains its global ‘A’ ranking after GANHRI review, strengthening its UNHRC candidacy.
![Nepal urges Ukraine to release seven Nepali nationals captured in Russia’s army, as FM Deuba seeks diplomatic resolution in New Delhi. [Image via The Kathmandu Post]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/thumb6.webp)
Nepal Urges Ukraine to Free Seven Captive Nepali Nationals
Nepal urges Ukraine to release seven Nepali nationals captured in Russia’s army, as FM Deuba seeks diplomatic resolution in New Delhi.
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US to Return 20 Stolen Nepali Artifacts Worth Rs410 Million
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]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/arrest.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.
![Nepal to host global conference on digital-age crimes, AI threats, and cybersecurity, bringing legal experts together on Feb 27-28. [Image via RSS]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cdn4.premiumread1.webp)
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.
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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.
