Stories by
Deepak Thapa
Senior Correspondent · Kathmandu
Two decades reporting on public policy and infrastructure.
19 stories
Live: opening day of the parliamentary session
Rolling coverage of the day’s proceedings, proposals and reactions.
Sabina Shrestha, Deepak Thapayesterday · 1 min read
Air pollution climbs in Kathmandu Valley, warning for at-risk groups
Monitoring stations recorded air quality in the unhealthy range during morning and evening hours.
Deepak Thapayesterday · 1 min read
A new record on Everest, in pictures from base camp
The role of Nepali guides is again at the centre of this climbing season.
Nisha Gurung, Deepak Thapa2 days ago · 1 min readDemo report: Designing a reading room for every generation
A fictional neighbourhood considers hours, access, books and digital safety for a shared reading room. This is not an announcement of a real programme.
Deepak Thapa2 days ago · 2 min readMonsoon forecast published, preparations begin in landslide-prone areas
The meteorology department projects a slightly above-average monsoon this year.
Deepak Thapa3 days ago · 1 min read
Provincial hospital expands specialist services, cutting waiting lists
New equipment and specialist appointments have reduced referrals to Kathmandu.
Deepak Thapa3 days ago · 1 min read
Hydropower output rises, opening export scope in the wet season
Capacity has grown as new projects connect to the national grid.
Prakash Adhikari, Deepak Thapa4 days ago · 1 min readRoad widening advances, traffic management proves difficult
Alternative routes are being managed while construction continues.
Deepak Thapa5 days ago · 1 min readOpinion: federalism without implementation
The structures exist. The transfer of authority and resources does not.
Deepak Thapa6 days ago · 1 min readWater supply project completed, taps installed in the settlement
Residents expect an end to a problem that has lasted years.
Deepak ThapaOctober 9, 2026 · 1 min readWhat primary health care provides
An introduction to routine checks, advice and referrals.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 21, 2026 · 1 min readHow to read an air quality index
Using index levels to plan outdoor activity.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 21, 2026 · 1 min readWhy vaccination records matter
Keeping dates, doses and follow-up details together.
Deepak ThapaSeptember 21, 2026 · 1 min read