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Bibek Bhandari
SCMP Contributor
Bibek is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He has reported from China, India, Nepal and elsewhere.
Bibek is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He has reported from China, India, Nepal and elsewhere.
Starting next year, hotels and travel companies must begin automatically reporting visitor locations to a central government database.
A watchdog alleges the company colluded with ex-ministers to inflate costs and siphon off US$74 million from the Pokhara airport project.
China’s bachelor crisis meets Nepal’s poverty in a trade that blurs the lines between arranged marriage and coercion.
Upper Mustang residents worry that they will not be able to reap the benefits from the cheaper permit and instead be like ‘animals in a zoo’.
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Inspectors suspect some of the blazes, which incinerated more than 450,000 court files, were deliberately set to destroy evidence.
As the dust settles on Nepal’s massive youth uprising, the euphoria of revolution is giving way to confusion and division.
Sushila Karki’s interim government has only a brief window to deliver on justice and reform promises before next year’s election.
Asha Kama Wangdi is embarking on an ambitious project: a high-altitude sanctuary for local and international creatives.
As the nation mourns its dead, wounded survivors and grieving families fear accountability may be delayed or denied.
Karki is the first woman to hold the position, and her integrity offers hope for reform in a country wracked by violence.
The country’s economic outlook has soured due to the revolt, just as it is recovering from the pandemic, analysts warn.
K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned after 19 people were killed in violent protests triggered by a social media ban.
The government’s lethal crackdown on young protesters has deepened a crisis sparked by a social media ban and long-standing corruption.
Drones are helping conservationists monitor the movements of endangered wildlife and prevent human-animal conflicts.
The tiny Himalayan kingdom has plenty to energise visitors after any number of breathtaking hikes.
With over 1,000 vendors now accepting crypto payments, Bhutan is wagering on rapid adoption luring tech-savvy travellers and fuelling growth.
Not only has she taken the ultra-marathon world by storm, Nepali running star Budha has opened hearts and minds.
Miteri is part of a growing movement to protect women’s health and dismantle taboos on menstruation in Nepal.
A factory in Nepal is challenging traditional views on menstruation by educating the public about its biodegradable menstrual pads.
While CO2 gets the spotlight, black carbon’s potent, short-lived warming effect is pushing Asia’s glaciers past the tipping point.
The UN report noted that it was ‘discriminatory’ to single out members of a minority group for expressing political opinions.
While the flight is seen as a step towards boosting connectivity and attracting Chinese tourists, concerns remain about the airport’s sustainability and overall viability.
In the new memoir Beijing Bound: A Foreigner Discovers China, Glen Loveland recalls learning the nuances of the local LGBTQ scene.
An explosive social media post has ignited a movement to address the grim conditions faced by Nepal’s aspiring healthcare professionals.
Bipin Joshi was among the foreigners and Israelis kidnapped by Hamas amid the Palestinian militant group’s attack on October 7, 2023.
A new report details dehumanising treatment and dire living conditions faced by hundreds of Rohingya held in detention camps across India.
Activists estimate as many as 500,000 animals will be sacrificed at Nepal’s Gadhimai Temple this week to honour the Hindu goddess of power.
Bhutan’s plan for southern farmlands has sparked outrage among forced-out ethnic Nepalis, who say the megaproject would be on stolen land.
K.P. Sharma Oli’s visit reflects Nepal’s intention to strengthen ties with China and rebalance traditionally India-centric relations.
