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From Paint to Pixels: How Nepal’s Election Campaigns Have Moved Online

There was a time when Nepal’s election season turned town walls into canvases for political slogans and candidate posters. Those days have faded. Political parties and candidates are now channeling

Nepalis Continue to Forge Educational Documents for Green Cards Through Diversity Visa Program; Seven Arrested

Every year, the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) lottery fuels dreams of a new life for thousands of Nepalis. For some, that dream turns into a shortcut—and increasingly, a criminal case.

Surge of Disinformation Clouds Nepal’s Upcoming Federal Election as AI and Deepfakes Add Challenges

A recent photo of Sobita Gautam, the candidate representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) from Chitwan Constituency No. 3 in the upcoming House of Representatives election, went viral on social media. The photo, widely shared

Over 112,000 Americans Visited Nepal in 2025, U.S. Ranks Second Source Market

More than 112,000 American tourists visited Nepal in 2025, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). The United States ranked as the second-largest source of foreign visitors to Nepal that

35 Nepalis Deported in a Single Day Via Deportation Flight; Paid Over $2 Million for Illegal U.S. Entry

An additional 35 Nepali citizens were recently deported from the United States, arriving at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport via a deportation flight on Wednesday evening. This arrival contributes to a

Nepal Sees a Surge in Foreign Tourists in October, Including Americans, Despite Protests, Violence, and Arson

Despite protests, violence, and arson incidents in Nepal, the number of foreign tourists visiting the country—including Americans—has risen. Arrivals in October showed a significant jump compared to September. October is

Nearly 10,000 U.S. Tourists Visited Nepal in September Despite Violence and ‘Reconsider Travel’ Advisory

Despite protests, violence, political turmoil, and travel advisories, nearly 10,000 U.S. tourists visited Nepal in September. A total of 78,711 foreign tourists entered Nepal in September 2025, and of those,

Mother and Sister of Nepali Man Held by Hamas Travel to U.S. to Lobby for His Release

The mother and sister of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student held hostage by Hamas, have traveled to the United States to advocate for his release on the international stage. Padma

Nepal’s Ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki, 73, Becomes First Woman Interim PM After Deadly Protests Leave At Least 51 Dead, Billions in Damages; Parliament Dissolved

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, 73, renowned for her staunch anti-corruption stance, was sworn in as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister on September 12, 2025. This appointment, announced by President Ramchandra

Nepal’s Immigration Department Announces Free Visa Regularization for Stranded Tourists

The Department of Immigration in Nepal has announced a significant relief measure for foreign tourists whose visas expired after September 8, 2025, and who were unable to renew them or