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Floods hit growth, but Nepal keeps rating

Nepal maintains its ‘BB-’ sovereign rating for the third consecutive year, supported by strong reserves and concessional borrowing….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal has retained its ‘BB-’ sovereign credit rating for the

November 13, 2026

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Nepal Demands Climate Justice for the Himalayas

Nepal urges global action to protect the Himalayas as climate-linked disasters intensify, calling for dedicated mountain policies and stronger adaptation measures….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal has called on the international community

November 10, 2026

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Nepal moves to unlock cannabis cultivation after 50-year ban

Nepal’s Supreme Court has given the government three months to frame regulations for controlled cannabis cultivation and production for medicinal, scientific and industrial purposes…reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal’s Supreme Court has

November 2, 2026

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Himalayan Heat Heads to COP31

Nepal and Bhutan have jointly proposed a dedicated COP31 agenda on Himalayan temperature rise, warning of growing threats from glacier melt, floods and extreme weather….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal and Bhutan

October 31, 2026

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UN Grants Nepal, Bangladesh LDC Graduation Extension

The UN General Assembly has unanimously extended the preparatory period until November 2029, giving both countries more time to address economic vulnerabilities and prepare for graduation…reports Asian Lite News Desk The United

October 30, 2026

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Nepal Suspends Trekking Permits Over Snowfall and Avalanche Fears

Nepal suspends trekking permits for three days as heavy snowfall and avalanche risks threaten Himalayan regions…reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal’s Department of Immigration has suspended the issuance of trekking permits for

October 28, 2026

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Nepal’s Cricket Carnival Returns with Bigger Ambitions

The Nepal Premier League begins its third edition with international stars, ICC recognition and rising commercial ambitions as organisers forecast NPR 700 million in sponsorship and ticket revenue…reports Asian Lite News Desk

October 26, 2026

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Nepal Power Export Earnings Rise Despite Flood Damage

Nepal earns NPR 5.93 billion from electricity exports to India despite flood damage to hydropower projects….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal’s electricity export earnings rose in the third month of the 2026-27

October 25, 2026

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Nepal Balances Chinese Investment With Immigration Crackdown

Nepal has given 329 Chinese nationals working on tourist visas time to regularise their status or leave a Chinese-funded meat processing project…reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal has given hundreds of Chinese

October 18, 2026

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Nepal, World Bank Explore Catastrophe Bond for Disaster Protection

Nepal and the World Bank are exploring a catastrophe bond to improve disaster financing after devastating floods caused an estimated $1.66 billion in damage….reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal and the World

October 15, 2026

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