‘Geopolitical games’: Nepal hands over hydropower projects from Chinese to Indian companies

India, as Nepal’s principal buyer of exported electricity, refuses to buy power produced by Chinese-built plants.

Ramesh Bhushal

· Oct 15, 2022 · 01:30 pm

China and Nepal take first steps towards proposed rail link from Tibet to Kathmandu

Beijing has said that it will begin and fund a feasibility study for the ambitious railway project within a year.

Ramesh Bhushal

· Sep 25, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Why a record-holding climber disagrees with Nepal’s plan to shift the Everest Base Camp

The government should instead invest in better, eco-friendly infrastructure and accurate weather warnings while preserving the mountains, says Kami Rita Sherpa.

Ramesh Bhushal

· Aug 12, 2022 · 01:30 pm

The mystery of why the elusive Himalayan wolf is stalking the slopes of Mount Everest

While the little known predator is more commonly found in Tibet, the rising number of livestock kills in recent years has highlighted its emergence in Nepal.

Ramesh Bhushal

· Jun 11, 2022 · 09:30 pm

In Nepal, heavy rains have brought mountain slopes crashing down

Despite knowledge of the changing climate and the risks that the country faces, little has been done to prepare in the last few months.

Ramesh Bhushal

· Jul 03, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Air pollution in winter could exacerbate the severity and spread of coronavirus in South Asia

Long-term exposure to pollutants before the pandemic may be associated with severe symptoms from Covid-19 and a greater risk of death.

Soumya Sarkar

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Zofeen Ebrahim

 & 

Ramesh Bhushal

· Oct 14, 2020 · 07:30 pm

South Asian farmers are back in the fields despite high costs, labour shortage and a pandemic

With the onset of monsoons, farmers in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal have started sowing summer crops.

Soumya Sarkar

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Xari Jalil

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Abu Siddique

 & 

Ramesh Bhushal

· Jul 14, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Tensions between India, China and Nepal could hinder climate research in the Himalayas

The region is already known as a ‘black hole for data’, with no long-term monitoring or international cooperation.

Ramesh Bhushal

· Jul 05, 2020 · 09:30 pm

A photographer is using hidden cameras to help study the elusive snow leopard in the Himalayas

Tashi Ghale, a school dropout, has been recognised as a citizen scientist and field biologist for his work and even has a wild cat species named after him.

Nabin Baral

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Ramesh Bhushal

 & 

Willie Shubert

· Jun 20, 2018 · 09:30 pm

Neglected by the government and undervalued by residents, Nepal’s wetlands are fast disappearing

The country’s biodiversity hotspots are under threat from poaching, irresponsible tourism and lack of funds.

Ramesh Bhushal

· Mar 27, 2018 · 09:30 pm

In Nepal, hopes are riding high that OBOR will bring it rail connectivity

As China builds rail and road infrastructure up to its borders, Nepal eyes its role in connecting India and China, as well as the wider world.

Ramesh Bhushal

· Jul 12, 2017 · 09:30 pm

In Nepal, volunteers are braving threats and State apathy to save a river – but it's a losing battle

A group of 15 has been defending the Trishuli river from exploitation by sand miners, but with little success, over the last 15 years.

Ramesh Bhushal

· Mar 31, 2017 · 09:30 pm