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Arpan Khanal

19 articles published

Jobs, Dreams, and Growth on Hold: World Bank Signals Reverse Gear For Nepal’s Economy

Nepal’s economy is wobbling, and the World Bank says the country could even slip into negative growth if the current instability continues. After months of political protests and nationwide disruptions, what began as social unrest is now threatening to turn into an economic crisis. The Warning Bell In its latest Nepal Development Update, the World…

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Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Deaths and Destruction in Eastern & Southern Nepal

Strong monsoon-style rains have wreaked havoc across eastern and southern Nepal since Friday, triggering deadly landslides, flash floods, and flooding that have claimed dozens of lives and left many missing. Death Toll, Missing, and Damage Officials say at least 47 people are confirmed dead, with nine more reported missing. In Ilam district, along the border…

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Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First $500 Billion Man

The world just met its first half-trillionaire. Elon Musk, the man behind Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, has officially crossed a net worth of $500 billion, according to Forbes’ latest estimate. How He Got There The climb didn’t happen overnight. Tesla’s stock surged again this year, driven by optimism around its robotaxi rollout and energy division.…

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Track Records, Not Slogans: Technocrats lead Nepal’s Interim Lineup

On a tired Monday in Kathmandu, Nepal hit reset. Nepal’s interim government chose doers over talkers. After weeks of grief and anger on the streets, an interim team walked into Singha Durbar with a simple promise: fix what’s broken, then hand the country clean elections. Former chief justice Sushila Karki stepped in as prime minister…

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From Protest to Possibility: What Follows the Gen Z Uprising in Nepal?

In early September, Nepal’s streets were alive with chants, placards, and the determination of young people. Gen Z, fed up with corruption and broken promises, led protests that shook the government to its core. The demonstrations turned deadly, costing dozens of young lives, and in the end, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down. Into…

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Burwood Council Nepalese Community Forum

Hope, Dialogue, and Action: Highlights from the Nepalese Community Forum

On a quiet Saturday morning at Burwood Library, voices from across Sydney’s Nepalese community came together with one shared purpose: finding hope and solutions for challenges facing their people. The Nepalese Community Forum, held on 13 September 2025, brought more than 50 participants together, including community members, students, service providers, and government representatives. The event…

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Learning to Save a Life: Suicide Prevention Training This Saturday

When a friend seems quieter than usual, skips plans, or hides behind a smile, it’s easy to miss the signs that something deeper is going on. This Saturday, September 27, the Nepalese community in Sydney has the chance to learn how to recognize those silent cries for help, and step in before it’s too late.…

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