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The History of Nepal's Bridges
The History of Nepal's Bridges

Nepal's bridges tell the story of the country's development from rope crossings and hand-built timber structures to a nationwide network of over 8,000 trail bridges. This piece traces that history: the first bridge at Thapathali in 1810, the Aberdeen-built suspension bridges of the early 1900s, the shift to community-led construction after 1990, and the milestone of the 10,000th trail bridge in 2023. It also looks at what's unfinished: the tuins still in use across remote districts, and the floods and failures that keep testing the network's durability.

Jul 30, 2026

What Women Leadership in Nepal Looks Like
What Women Leadership in Nepal Looks Like

This article goes through five women whose lives illustrate five distinct models of leadership: Yogmaya Neupane's early social resistance in the Rana era, Anuradha Koirala's humanitarian institution-building through Maiti Nepal, Bidya Devi Bhandari's entry into formal political power as Nepal's first female President, Radha Paudel's grassroots campaign for menstrual dignity rooted in lived experience, and Pushpa Basnet's child welfare work on behalf of children living in Nepal's prisons.

Jun 25, 2026

The First General Election of Nepal
The First General Election of Nepal

The first parliamentary election in Nepal was held on Falgun 7, 2015 BS (February 18, 1959 AD). It featured 109 constituencies and over 700 candidates competing in direct elections. Only citizens aged 21 and above were eligible to vote in this historic election.

Mar 22, 2026

CONTRASTING FATES OF THE TWO QUEEN MOTHERS OF NEPAL
CONTRASTING FATES OF THE TWO QUEEN MOTHERS OF NEPAL

It is a story of two powerful women, sisters married to Crown Prince Trailokya Bikram Shah in 1800s, Nepalese history has little to no record about their role in palace politics at that time.

Aug 8, 2024

Tamang Shamans
Tamang Shamans

Tamang shamans, the healers of Himalayas play a vital role as healers, counselors, and guardians of tradition.

Jul 24, 2024

The 400 Year Old Golden Throne from Malla Era
The 400 Year Old Golden Throne from Malla Era

Sri Niwas Malla was the King of the Lalitpur Kingdom (1661 to 1685) whose golden throne is displayed once a year on Jestha Shukla Purnima.

Jun 27, 2024

Prajatantra Diwas
Prajatantra Diwas

Here is a brief History of the Nepal-India Relationship, Nepal's Political shift and how Nepal got rid of 104 year old Rana Regime.

Feb 15, 2024

Historical Overview of Christian Missionaries in Nepal
Historical Overview of Christian Missionaries in Nepal

Once virtually non-existent, Christianity has now become a vibrant and growing part of the country’s diverse religious landscape.

Jan 18, 2024

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