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KATHMANDU, June 30: Sonam Lama Hyolmo, a Nepali environment journalist based in Kathmandu and Helambu and staff writer for the global conservation news site Mongabay.com, has been selected as one of the five winners of this year’s Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA).

Mustang is one of the eleven districts of Gandaki Province and one of the seventy-seven districts in Nepal. Formerly known as the Kingdom of Lo Manthang, it became a part of the Nepalese Federation in 2008 after the end of the country’s monarchical rule.

Peace Bhumi, a community of practitioners in Conflict Sensitive media production, celebrated Pride Month by honoring the Queer community. This event, held at the creative reading space of Coffee at Anu Books, was a powerful act of solidarity with the LGBTQIAP+ community as part of the global Pride M...

Bibek, with an umbrella in his hand, was waiting for a bus to Talchowk. Despite half an hour passing, no bus had arrived. While waiting, he suddenly felt a pat on his back which made him look behind. There stood a girl waiting for the bus to the same destination.

I woke up so excitedly that I scurried off to breakfast, packed my bag and headed to school. Bursting thoughts about the gala took over the usual recess buzz as I talked to my friends about it. Some reckoned it to be hard, while others easy, but I assured them that it would be ok

A relic of prehistoric times, the Kathmandu Valley is a natural marvel that displays the architectural prowess of nature. With hills of an astonishing range from 2700 to 8700 feet on average that encircles the land within, the valley bears resemblance to a sort of majestic bowl, enlarged in size. A...

In a world inundated with distractions and demands, it's easy to lose sight of the simple pleasures that nourish our souls and sustain our spirits. As we navigate the frenetic pace of modern life, it's all too common to overlook the quiet refuge offered by the pages of a book—a refuge that holds the...

In recent years, Nepal's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector has experienced a transformative journey, evolving from a distant dream to a tangible reality. Spearheading this transformation is "Tech Peak," a groundbreaking event poised to revolutionize Nepal's ICT landscape and cata...

The largest glass bead sale in Nepal takes place in the hidden, tiny lanes of Indrachowk near Ason, the center of historic Kathmandu. Shiny, sparkling glass beads and jewelry fashioned of them are found in abundance in the busy Potey Bazar of Indra Chowk, dangling exquisitely

In the quiet valley of Dhorpatan, I am surrounded by the stunning grasp of snowy green trees and scattered stone homes, the remains of a village that appears to have vanished. I follow a woman, captivated by the beautiful rhythm of her singing, a moving dedication to life. As I wander through the de...