"China has always prioritized the SCO in its neighborhood diplomacy, and is committed to making the organization more substantive and stronger," Xi stressed at the meeting. The pledge echoes China's years-long unremitting efforts to foster a friendly neighborhood of peace and development on the SCO stage.
Each city is set in a river basin, Kathmandu in the Bagmati Valley and Hefei near the Chaohu Lake basin, providing fertile surroundings but also posing seasonal flood risks. Both are enclosed by hills or low mountain ranges, which influence their urban sprawl, infrastructure planning, and vulnerability to environmental constraints.
State media’s role in language preservation is not merely about symbolic representation; it serves as a platform for identity-building, civic participation, and cultural affirmation. When ethnic communities see and hear their languages in national institutions, it validates their heritage and fosters pride. Programs in Nepalbhasa, Tamang, Tharu, and other languages allow communities to articulate their histories, struggles, literature, and values in their own voice, something that early mother tongue journalism fought for under much harsher conditions.
Minister for Law, Justice and Federal Affairs, Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya, has said no bills that can negatively affect the society will be presented in the House.
In words of foreign affairs scholar, Dr Saroj Gautam, Nepal and China share a unique and vital relationship as immediate neighbors, underpinned by centuries of unwavering peaceful coexistence and mutually respectful diplomacy. “Such historical bonds are rare in international relations. As global economic powerhouse and an internationally recognized model for rapid development and poverty alleviation, China offers Nepal opportunities for multi-dimensional partnership.
Tinnitus can get triggered by a variety of factors. The most common cause is prolonged exposure to loud noise, which damages delicate hair cells in the inner ear. Ear infections, earwax buildup, age-related hearing loss, as well as certain substances are additional factors. Tinnitus can sometimes be caused by Ménière's disease or head and neck injuries. However, the exact cause often remains unclear making diagnosis and therapy more challenging.
For us, a group of Nepali journalists, who were on a familiarisation visit to India in the first week of July, our itinerary was more than an exposure trip - it offered an opportunity to witness India's achievements in economy, trade, educ
Nepal entered the global environmental discourse more than five decades ago with its participation in the 1972 Stockholm Conference. Since then, it has remained an active party to international climate platforms, including the landmark United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio in 1992 and subsequent Conferences of the Parties (COP).
The Chobhar Gorge, having been shaped by ages of natural flood events, functions effectively in managing water flow in its current form. Experts emphasized that this unique natural heritage site should remain undisturbed, as it represents an irreplaceable geological feature. Structural interventions should be avoided; instead, alternative flood mitigation strategies that have proven effective in other countries should be thoroughly evaluated and adapted to the local context.
As said, “The sky is the limit”, in the 21st century, countries no longer need frontiers to declare war which is proved by the war between Israel and Iran when the former launched airstrikes on 13th June 2025 to ravage the latter.
Yet beneath its commercial rhythm lies a vibrant world of intangible cultural heritage, realized by the festivals and rituals rooted in Newar traditions that shape Thamel’s identity beyond what tourists see on the surface. These festivals are not mere annual performances but living expressions of community history, belief, and identity, celebrated with devotion, joy, and a profound sense of continuity. From Yomari Punhi in December, where sweet dumplings mark the harvest, to Naya Dwapal in November, symbolizing community renewal, these twelve festivals follow the lunar calendar, shifting in date but never in spirit.
Core values are the guiding principles that inform every decision, interaction, and expectation within a school community. Values such as respect, responsibility, empathy, integrity, and collaboration create a shared identity and moral compass for students, educators, and staff alike.