Balmiki Ashram, settlement nearby remain neglected ; Local residents say authorities have paid no heed to the conservation of the historically important site and providing facilities to them, by Ramesh Kumar Paudel (kp 08/11/2024)

Are we losing the essence of Deusi-Bhailo? With loudspeakers playing contemporary hits instead of traditional chants, many worry that the spirit of Deusi-Bhailo is being overshadowed by a focus on entertainment over community connection, by Rishika Dhakal, Sanskriti Pokharel and Timila Maharjan (kp 01/11/2024)

Protection Of Nepal's Intangible Heritage, by Lisha Dangol (rn 18/10/2024)

International mission assesses Tilaurakot for inclusion on Unesco World Heritage Sites list : Extensive preparations have been completed as international experts inspect the ancient Shakya capital, by Manoj Paudel (kp 05/10/2024)

Ink, identity and afterlife : Traditional Newa tattoos, an important part of Newa identity, became popular in the early 1900s and are still in vogue today as young tattoo artists mix traditional styles with modern motifs, by Timila Maharjan (kp 04/10/2024)

Multi-million rupee monastery project in Khotang hits a standstill : After province halts funds over irregularities, monastery representative vows to secure alternative funding, by Dambar Singh Rai (kp 26/09/2024)

Dharahara to reopen its doors to public starting today (kh 19/09/2024)

Reconstructing Thecho’s cultural heritage : Temples in Thecho, integral to the area’s festivals and traditions, are being restored after suffering damages in the 2015 earthquake, by Timila Maharjan (kp 14/09/2024)

Government prepares to open Dharahara to public despite delayed reconstruction (kh 21/08/2024)

The Kumari tradition lives on, balancing ancient and modern values : The tradition has faced scrutiny from rights advocates, but supporters argue the practice has adapted over time to safeguard the rights of the girls involved, by Shivangi Agarwal (kp 01/08/2024)

The forgotten heritages of Kathmandu Valley : From ancient quarantine sites to royal residences and early electrical innovations, the Valley’s hidden treasures face neglect and deterioration, by Sanskriti Pokharel (kp 26/07/2024)

Lumbini avoids being listed as heritage site at risk (kh 25/07/2024)

Achham Durbar reconstruction nears completion : The historical palace was severely damaged when Maoist insurgents bombed it in 2002 killing 122, including officials, security personnel and civilians, by Menuka Dhungana (kp 12/07/2024)

Kot Ghar restored and preserved to draw tourists . Galkot once served as the fortress of the hilly kingdom ruled by the Mallas, by Prakash Baral (kp 10/07/2024)

Nepal working to secure UNESCO World Heritage Site status for Tilaurakot, where Buddha spent his early years :The International Council on Monuments and Sites is set to visit Tilaurakot this year for evaluation, by Manoj Paudel (kp 24/06/2024)

Landslide puts Limbu Museum at risk (rn 19/06/2024)

Poetic ecology of Nepal Mandala : The pristine ecology of the valley that poets of yesteryear praised is now losing that state, by Abhi Subedi (kp 09/06/2024)

Tilaurakot nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status (rep 09/06/2024)

Sceptism looms over plans for arts and culture development : The many plans and programmes included in the new budget are commendable, however, their execution is still questionable, experts say, by Anish Ghimire (kp30/05/2024)

Wake up for the preservation of Janakpur, by Ram Dayal Rakesh (ae 01/05/2024)

Redefining heritage conservation : Viewing monuments only as economic assets has greatly limited conservation efforts, by Sanjay Adhikari and Nishant Pokharel (kp 30/04/2024)

A portal into Patan’s past and present : For nearly 30 years, Patan Museum has connected Nepalis and visitors to Kathmandu Valley civilisation, by Prakriti Kandel (nt 29/03/2024)

Court orders Pashupati Trust to relocate burial site from Sleshmantak jungle : A division bench passes a strongly worded verdict as the state agencies failed to honour a similar ruling from 2016, by Binod Ghimire (kp 30/03/2024)

Halesi: Multi-ethnic Pilgrimage Destination, by Achyut Tiwari (rn 29/03/2024)

Master plan of Palpa Durbar goes missing : The master plan incorporates the history of the palace and outlines details regarding its post-reconstruction use, by Madhav Aryal (kp 14/03/2024)

World’s tallest “Big Buddha” being constructed in Bhedetar (kh 27/02/2024)

Archaeologists call for halt to defacement of Lumbini heritage sites : Concerned over the construction of structures, Unesco threatens to put Lumbini on ‘Heritage in Danger’ list (kp 12/02/2024), PAC directs to scrap agreement to lease Ramgram Area (12/02/2024)

Nepal’s diaspora helps return stolen gods : Nepalis in New York set a precedent by helping repatriate trafficked sacred objects to Nepal, by Alisha Sijapati (nt 02/02/2024), Deities return home, but are they still safe?, by Aesha Bajracharya (rep 05/02/2024)

Life after death : Funerary spaces for cremations and burials are shrinking rapidly for Nepal’s minorities, by Alisha Sijapati (nt 02/02/2024)

Final nomination presented for enlisting Tilaurakot in World Heritage Site list (rep 01/02/2024)

Revered Ramgram Stupa is in the spotlight again : Ramgram is the only one among the eight relic stupas to be left untouched to respect its sanctity, by Manoj Paudel (kp 31/01/2024)

Lumbini Development Trust greenlights project bypassing procurement laws, by Pratik Ghimire (ae 30/01/2024)

Restored Teku-Thapathali temple area faces preservation challenges, by Sujata Karki  (ae 24/01/2024)

Renovation of Swoyambhunath Stupa completed (rep 17/12/2023)

Historical Garbha palace in state of neglect (rn 28/11/2023)

Local govts, LDT and NRNA agree to work together for Lumbini's promotion (rep 12/11/2023)

First-ever Buddhist Cultural Exposition in Lumbini (kh 06/10/2023)

Lawmakers urge minister to prioritize culture sector (rep 04/07/2023)

Do laws and institutions to preserve Nepal’s ancient monuments work? Department of Archaeology, responsible for preventing breach of the law, is toothless. Observers say monuments can be saved only by making it strong and independent, by Anup Ojha (kp 02/07/2023)

Karnali failing to protect historical artefacts at temples, monasteries : Out of the 51 archaeologically important artefacts stolen from various districts in a decade, 25 have been recovered, by Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp 27/05/2023)

Pyangaon revisited: Tradition and continuity : Its rural character still differs markedly from the nearby cities of Kathmandu and Lalitpur, by Gérard Toffin (kp 12/04/2023)

International expert group deliberates on Lumbini’s development (kh 03/04/2023)

Restoration of quake-damaged Gorkha Durbar temples and monuments nearing completion : Both the Gorkha Durbar and the temple were built by King Ram Shah around 400 years ago, by Hariram Upreti (kp 01/04/2023)

Plan to pull down Malla-era Ghadighar meets with protest : The Guthi Sansthan has decided to lease it to a cooperative, which plans to demolish it and construct a ‘multipurpose building’ in its stead (kp 30/03/2023)

Pashupati area pays for the Trust’s neglect : Missing donation box causes worry. Pashupati Trust says it earned an incredibly low Rs1.2 million on Mahashivaratri, by Anup Ojha (kp 27/03/2023), Faith betrayed : The trustees of the Pashupatinath temple are failing in their duty. They are also misusing believers’ donations (kp 29/03/2023)

Honouring a trailblazer ; Museum of Nepali Art looks back on the contributions of German conservation architect and artist Wolfgang Korn, by Urza Acharya (kp 16/03/2023)

Preserving vanishing cultures : The women in Dolakha have formed an all-women’s panche baja group and organised festivals to preserve Sunuwar, Thami, Tamang and Sherpa traditions, by Kedar Shiwakoti (kp 15/03/2023)

Historic Changunarayan Temple at risk warranting immediate conservation (kh 17/02/2023)

Humla museum in a state of decay (rn 11/02/2023)

Do changing Nepali wedding practices indicate acculturation?, by Aesha Bajracharya (rep 13/01/2023)

Plan to project Pashupatinath power planet-wide, by Gopikrishna Dhungana (ae 03/01/2023)

The Native Roots Of Knowledge, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 10/09/2022)

Increase in footfall at Pashupatinath exposes temple Trust’s mismanagement : The Pashupati Area Development Trust has failed to run the day-to-day management and complete the restoration of the quake-damaged shrines, visitors and priests say, by Anup Ojha (kp 03/08/2022)

Tilaurakot gets a facelift amid efforts to put it on UNESCO World Heritage Sites list : In a bid to beautify the revered Buddhist pilgrimage site, authorities have focussed on building support infrastructures inside the ancient site, by Manoj Paudel (kp 29/07/2022)

Maoist insurgency in movies: Telling a tale of war from the people’s perspective : Making a movie about real life events such as the Maoist insurgency isn’t easy. There is always the possibility of personal biases being reflected in movies especially with a matter as sensitive as violence or war, by Shrutika Raut (nlt 25/07/2022)

Cultural and natural heritage : Cultural heritage speaks through the performance of nature, which has multifarious forms (by Abhi Subedi (kp 19/06/2022)

Academic interest among artists : The growing academic interest among Nepali artists should be productively addressed, by Abhi Subedi (kp 08/05/2022)

Chhayanath Temple renovated after 260 years : Municipality has prioritised conservation and renovation of various heritage sites, mayor says, by Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp 21/03/2022)

Historic Krishna Mandir, by Aashish Mishra (rn 19/03/2022)

Neighbourhoods save their shrines : It is not just the Valley's main temples that need to be protected, but also the small neighbourhood stupa, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 18/03/2022)

Palpa’s Amar Narayan Temple in disrepair : The locals allege that the repair work done on the temple four years ago was not up to the standards, by Madhav Aryal (kp 18/03/2022)

KMC, DoA At Loggerheads Over Structures At World Heritage Site, by Aashish Mishra (rn 15/03/2022), City draws flak for erecting plinths at Basantapur : Heritage activists on Tuesday evening cut off flag poles. Kathmandu deputy mayor blames mayor for construction without consultation, by Anup Ojha (kp 16/03/2022), Never a dull moment : The mayor never fails to disappoint those eager to see him take one silly step after another (kp 17/03/2022)

Federal govt not interested in heritage conservation: Mayor Shakya (rep 04/03/2022)

Hitis of Kathmandu included in World Monuments Watch (ht 04/03/2022)

Pashupati Temple reopens from today (kh 11/02/2022)

Complaints against theft of 579 archeological objects lodged in 52 years (rep 03/02/2022)

Dumping inscriptions on police premises: An utter disregard for our cultural heritage, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 01/02/2022)

Preserving art and culture : Despite having a rich culture to showcase, we have an abysmal track record of preserving it (kp 13/01/2022)

National Reconstruction Authority hands over Rani Pokhari to Kathmandu Metropolitan City : But the City has yet to develop guidelines for the preservation of the 17th century pond. Heritage activists fear the City may develop the pond into a commercial project, by Anup Ojha (kp 25/12/2021)

First Triyan Pragya Conference begins in Lumbini (kh 02/12/2021)

Locals protest plan to instal new idol in Kasthamandap (ht 01/12/2021)

Rebuilding of Kasthamandap nears final phase, to be inaugurated soon (kh 22/11/2021)

Tilaurakot Master Plan At Final Stage, by Gyanu Pandey (rn 22/11/2021)

Culture expert Joshi for archaeological garden in open space of Patan Durbar (kh 16/11/2021)

PM Deuba for publicizing talents hidden in Nepali fame, dignity (kh 14/11/2021)

A changing Kirtipur’s ode to its past : Across the ancient Newa town on the southwestern rim of Kathmandu, murals  depicting the town’s culture and traditions have turned into an open gallery, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 08/10/2021)

How this group is reviving the storytelling culture of Newa community : For the last three years, the group behind Baakhan Nyane Waa has organised  18 in-person storytelling sessions in the Valley and its adjacent Newa towns, by Ankit Khadgi (kp 25/09/2021)

The balancing act of preservation of deities : When objects of prayers and worship need to be protected for heritage, the issue of preservation becomes more complicated than one can imagine, by Shrizu Bajracharya (kp 11/09/2021)

12th century Kakre Vihar restored to its former glory : Archaeologists believe the temple had fallen into  ruins towards the end of 16th century, by Chandani Kathayat (kp 10/09/2021)

Bagh Chal: A native board game on the brink of extinction : Local conservation efforts and online versions of the game are the only things keeping the game alive and relevant, by Shranup Tandukar (kp 09/09/2021)

SC demands govt’s written response on demolition of Mahakavi Devkota’s residence (kh 12/08/2021)

Completing Lumbini Master Plan, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 06/07/2021)

Preserving The Heritage Sites, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 15/06/2021)

Conservationists, locals criticise plans to relocate cremation site from PashupatiOfficials at Pashupati Area Development Trust say the existing cremation ghats cannot handle the growing number of bodies, by Anup Ojha (kp 08/06/2021)

Government working to enlist Tilaurakot in world heritage sites list: Culture Minister (kh 26/05/2021)

That’s one monumental task : Encouraging public-private partnership in the conservation of heritage sites in Nepal, by Roshee Lamichhane (19/05/2021)

They first documented stupas, now they restore them : Restoring a monument takes more than just wishful thinking—it demands hard work and resilience. And Chiva Chaitya is showing people how it’s done right, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 19/03/2021)

Kirtipur: Glory of Newa civilization : Apart from the efforts on the conservation of the monuments, Kirtipurians are at their best in keeping the traditional values of the intangible cultural heritages, by Vidhu Prakash Kayastha (rep 13/02/2021)

Khokana: Living museum of Nepal : Government of Nepal, Lalitpur Metropolitan City and Civil Society should come together to approach UNESCO to include Khokana and its traditional mustard seed oil industry in the full-fledged list of UNESCO World Heritage Site, by Vidhu Prakash Kayastha (rep 06/02/2021)

Heritage enthusiasts raise alarm over Kamal Pokhari restoration project : On Monday night, a back-hoe loader was caught digging the historic pond. Heritage  conservationists protested,  but Mayor Bidya Sundar Shakya was not at his office, by Anup Ojha (kp 20/01/2021)

When will Tilaurakot be included in the list of World Heritage Sites?, by Vidhu Prayash Kayastha (rep 12/01/2021)

‘Living Goddess’ post vacant in Nepal’s Bhaktapur, by Ishwor Kaji Khaiju (ae 25/12/2020)

Pashupati Complex Masterplan : Need for dialogue with community, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 25/12/2020)

Life and theatre during hard times : The continuum of life and human cultural achievements cannot be halted or deranged by any circumstance, by Abhi Subedi (kp 20/12/2020)

Kumari tradition from the rights perspective : Kumari tradition is not barbaric as it is portrayed. But why is it still considered as an inhuman example of child abuse in UN reports?, by Lumana Upreti (rep 28/11/2020)

Nepal museums reopen after 8 months : Closed most of the year, visitors are allowed back in museums and art galleries, by Alisha Sijapati (nt 27/11/2020)

With temples locked up, Nepalis improvise : As the pandemic shows no sign of abating, much of the worship and rituals have gone virtual, by Madison Wrobley and Rajani Maharjan (nt 20/11/2020)

Iconic Ranipokhari restored and  inauguratedAfter the 2015 earthquake, Nepal’s reconstruction campaign had started from the historic pond in 2016, by Anup Ojha (kp 22/10/2020)

Heritage politics of Kathmandu:: Special laws needed to save Valley, by Kripendra Amatya (ht 08/10/2020)

Rani Pokhari regains its lost glory after half a decade, but is it sustainable? Heritage lovers say the national rebuilding body did not make an outlet system in the pond and they are not sure if Kathmandu Metropolitan City can preserve the site for posterity, by Anup Ojha (kp 29/09/2020))

Restoration of historical Ranipokhari almost completed, by Ujjwal Satyal (rn 20/09/2020)

Protecting Pashupatiksetra, by Kai Weise (ht 23/08/2020)

How Teej songs have evolved and what they mean for women : From bitter-sweet lyrics with which women vent their emotions to notes of resilience against patriarchy,  Teej songs have for years been used as a means to reflect women’s position in Nepali society, by Ankit Khadgi (kp 21/08/2020)

When it comes to heritage conservation, where do we draw the line? The Lohani family’s house in Basantapur has three chaityas that potentially hold historical significance. Locals want them to be accessible to the public. But the Lohani family disagrees, by Shashwat Pant (kp 08/08/2020)

Implementation of blueprint for Pashupati development halted amid criticism: Locals have opposed the master plan saying it proposes demolishing residential houses to build other structures (kp 03/08/2020)

Namaskar!, by Jackie Taykor (ae 31/07/2020)

Reconstruction of quake-ravaged Ranipokhari nears completion, by Dipesh Shrestha (rep 03/07/2020), Reconstruction authority draws criticism for using groundwater to fill Rani Pokhari: Conservationists write to Department of Archeology and Kathmandu Metropolitan City against the move, by Anup Ojha (kp 16/07/2020)

An interactive virtual exhibition that reflects the diversity of Himalayan culture: ‘Prayer Flags: Art from the Himalayas’ showcases the diverse cultures of the people living in the mountains, which much of mainstream media fails to represent, and that is refreshing, by Ankit Khadgi (kp 01/07/2020)

What months of lockdown means for Nepal’s museums: For social distancing reasons, the government has ordered museums to remain closed, but this could enlarge the gap between the institution and the public and hinder museums’ development, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 24/06/2020)

Rani Pokhari restoration nears completion: 30 million liter water to be stored: 97% reconstruction completed, by Sabina Karki (kh 12/06/2020)

A look inside the bahas and bahis of the Valley: Amid the lockdown, how communities living in traditional courtyard settlements are coping with a crisis that demands social distancing, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 29/05/2020)

Lockdown Offers Time To Refurbish Heritages, by Saphalya Amatya (rn 25/05/2020)

Covid-19 outbreak affects reconstruction of heritage sites in Kathmandu: Projects face labour crunch due to the lockdown as most workers have returned home, by Anup Ojha (kp 12/05/2020)

Reconstruction Of Ranipokhari, Dharahara Resumes (rn 04/05/2020)

Dharahara reconstruction continues even during the lockdown (rep 18/04/2020)

Master plan for monuments in the offing (ht 12/03/2020)

As Rani Pokhari restoration project nears completion, reconstruction authority are unsure how to replenish the iconic pond: Boring water system cannot generate 32.1 million litres of water for the pond, officials say, by Anup Ojha (kp 03/03/2020)

Ranimahal: the jewel of the west: How much of the palace’s storied legacy is remaining today? Plan a visit to Palpa to find out for yourself, by Madhab Aryal (kp 29/02/2020)

Replicating Nepal’s stolen gods: It is difficult to get western museums to return trafficked deities, so Nepalis are making copies of the missing statuary, by Alisha Sijapati (nt 21/02/2020)

Reconstruction of 400 heritages over (rep 10/02/2020)

Many of Nuwakot’s ancient heritages lie neglected and are slipping away from public knowledge: The ancient space of Mahamandal in Nuwakot also lies neglected, by Krishna Thapa (kp 27/01/2020)

New names for old places reflect the changing times, but not everyone is happy: Old place names were born out of tradition, culture and heritage, which new names ignore, say locals, by Shashwat Pant (kp 23/01/2020) [This tradition was introduced under the authoritarian royal panchayat system with its policy of "one nation, one language, one culture, one religion", which is still continued today by the minority of male high-caste party politicians who treat Nepal like their property! The cut of today's provinces and the problems around their naming are exactly related to this.]

Rani Pokhari to get full shape by mid-May (19/01/2020)

Bhaktapur’s famed Nyatapola receives post-earthquake facelift: The reconstruction of the early 18th-century temple marks the continuation of local participation in rebuilding heritage monuments, by Shashwat Pant (kp 15/01/2020)

Garbha Durbar in ruins for lack of conservation efforts: The neglected palace was further damaged during the Maoist insurgency when rebels set the palace on fire, by Arjun Shah (kp 03/01/2020)

Millions of foreign currencies rotting away in Lumbini: Much of the cash is from countries whose money the Central Bank does not exchange, by Madhav Dhungana (kp 28/12/2019)

Dharahara achieves 32pc reconstruction progress (ht 26/12/2019)

Only 30 percent work on Gorkha Durbar completed as deadline ends: The Department of Archaeology is preparing to extend the contract, by Hariram Uprety (kp 25/12/2019)

Gorkha Durbar reconstruction slow, by Narahari Sapkota (rep 12/12/2019)

Forty-two years on, Lumbini Master Plan is still incomplete: The plan is expected to be completed within the next three years, with authorities recently hiring a new consultant company for the job, by Madhav Dhungana (kp 10/12/2019)

Statues are being stolen from Simraungadh, but nobody is bothered: Simraungadh is the capital city of the Mithila kingdom and houses many historical palaces, which is why statues and other artefacts are frequently extracted from various places, by Laxmi Sah (kp 10/12/2019)

Garva Durbar awaiting conservation (ht 10/12/2019)

Reconstruction of two temples in Basantapur in limbo after UN cultural agency forced to pull out of project: As archaeology department and reconstruction authority appear non-committal, there are also concerns whether UNESCO withdrew after political pressure, by Shashwat Pant (kp 08/12/2019), The move to push UNESCO to withdraw from the project to restore temples in Basantapur makes no sense: Foreign cooperation can be a big help in heritage restoration (kp 09/12/2019)

Carefree Kumari: Bhaktapur’s 9-year-old living goddess has a childhood, too, by Shriluna Shrestha (nt 22/11/2019)

Managing museums: Nepal may be the only country which is managing its museums without specific rules and regulations, by Prem Singh Basnyat (rep 16/11/2019)

Muktinath, an old nun, and a lesson in being present in the moment: Living in the present in the foothills of Thorong La, at one of the world’s highest temples, by Tsering Ngodup Lama (kp 18/10/2019)

Lahathis—a gift from Muslims to Hindu women: Lac bangles are more than just ornaments. In Janakpur, they connect people and give them a sense of belonging, by Sweksha Karna (kp 19/09/2019)

Mani Mandap: a hidden gem in Janakpur: Contrary to what most people believe, Vivah Mandap isn’t the actual site of Ram-Janaki’s wedding, by Sweksha Karna (kp 13/09/2019)

Where have all the chautaris gone? As chautaris disappear and locals voice concerns, Bharatpur Metropolis pushes forward the idea of building ‘smart’, by Pramita Dhakal (kp 12/09/2019)

This ancient coin necklace is making a comeback: Once a sign of prestige among families of soldiers who fought for British-India, haari, or company mala, is growing in popularity in recent years, by Sikuma Rai (kp 09/09/2019)

Within a decade, first Tharu museum in ruins: While the first museum is struggling for funds for maintenance, the provincial government is building a new museum at a cost of 6.5 million rupees, by Devendra Basnet (rep 09/09/2019)

Rebranding Lumbini : Apart from saying ‘Buddha was born in Nepal’ how many worthful initiatives have we taken to promote the birthplace of Gautam Buddha?, by Biranchi Poudyal (rep 03/09/2019)

Does blackface have a place in Nepali comedy? Probably not: Stereotypical Madhesi portrayals in popular culture are a big hit, but for the Madhesi community, they are racist and offensive, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 02/09/2019)

Conservationists urge reconstruction authority not to haste the Rani Pokhari restoration project: The authority has hired a company to complete the project within 10 months, by Anup Ojha (kp 31/08/2019)

What ails heritage reconstruction? Local authorities have not really understood true spirit of heritage reconstruction. Decisions are being changed quite often, by Keshab Sharma and Apil KC (rep 21/08/2019)

Locals express concerns about the reconstruction of historic Bhairavi Temple: The 500-year-old temple had suffered severe damage in the 2015 earthquake, by Krishna Thapa (kp 19/08/2019)

Rural Municipality launches drive to preserve historic Hariharpurgadhi fort: The initative, supported by the provincial Ministry of Social Development and the Rural Municipality, has been taken to attract tourists to the area, by Raj Kumar Karki (kp 13/08/2019)

Lalitpur city is taking local initiatives to restore Malla-era Nhu Pokhari: Heritage conservationists and urban planners say Kathmandu should learn from its neighbouring city, by Anup Ojha (kp 11/08/2019)

Monasteries in Gorkha await reconstruction and renovation: Just two monasteries out of 104 have been reconstructed in the last four years, by Hariram Uprety (kp 10/08/2019)

Chhauni museum is being refurbished, but will it meet international standards? Nepal’s National Museum has worked on meeting many issues but it is yet to address issues of storage and security, by Alisha Sijapati (kp 08/08/2019)

Ganairagauda Durbar in ruins for lack of conservation efforts: Valuable arts, artefacts and statues that adorned the palace have all been stolen, by Mohan Shahi (kp 04/08/2019)

Resurrecting Rani Pokhari Right: Activism gains ground in heritage conservation, but falls short of filling the tank, by Alok Tuladhar /nt 02/08/2019)

Visitors at Gorkha Museum on the rise, by Narahari Sapkota (rep 01/08/2019)

Culture Planning Dilemma, by Prem Khatry (rn 31/07/2019)

Separate Culture Ministry Needed, by Prem Khatry (rn 17/07/2019)

Committee to recommend Bag Durbar rebuilding modality (ht 16/07/2019)

Dry Rani Pokhari begins filling up with monsoon rain water (kp 15/07/2019)

Without Machhindranath temple, Bungamati residents feel homeless: Reconstruction of the iconic Rato Machhindranath temple, one of the holiest  Hindu sites in the Valley, has stalled, leaving residents disheartened, by Chase Brush (kp 14/07/2019)

UNESCO withdraws from restoration of two temples in the Basantapur area: Local residents and conservationists have been critical of the government decision  to allow foreign agencies to rebuild Jagannath and Shree Krishna Mahavishnu temples, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 10/07/2019), UNESCO pulls out of reconstruction project, by Ujjwal Satyal (ht 10/07/2019)

Meeting Of Minds For Heritage, by Prem Khatry (rn 10/07/2019)

Heritage in danger: Threats to cultural heritage of Kathmandu Valley can be overcome only with an optimum level of international cooperation, greater public awareness and government’s efforts, by Lisha Dangol (rep 09/07/2019)

Rebuilding Ranipokhari, by Anweiti Upadhyay (rep 05/07/2019)

Kathmandu’s World Heritage In Danger, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 04/07/2019)

Breaking down the concept of the mandala: The mandala is used everywhere in Nepali culture, but many are unaware of what it signifies, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 03/07/2019)

Nepal to lobby to keep  Kathmandu on heritage site list (ht 27/06/2019)

A monumental mistake: Building tall statues is not a sign  of development and progress (kp 24/06/2019)

54 quake damaged monasteries to be rebuilt in Solukhumbu (rep 23/06/2019)

Dhading’s centuries-old temple where women are still barred, by Sarita Shrestha (rep 21/06/2019)

Earthquake-ravaged Duguna Gadi being restored to its original form: After the site is complete, local unit plans to promote it as a tourist destination, by Anish Tiwari (kp 20/06/2019)

Restoration of historic Nuwakot palace takes off: A team of Chinese and Nepali workers have been deployed for its reconstruction works, by Krishna Thapa (kp 19/06/2019)

Pashupatinath area—declared a ‘beggar-free zone’ only a year ago—sees almost double the number of beggars this year: The World Heritage Site is filled with beggars who fled the Manab Sewa Ashram in Samakushi complaining of mistreatment and prison-like conditions, by Anup Ojha (kp 19/06/2019)

The state has misunderstood the guthi system: The silver lining here is the renewed discussions regarding guthis in civil society, by Shobhit Shakya (kp 17/06/2019)

Ills of the Guthi Bill: The biggest blunder is disqualifying indigenous people from their rightful ownership of community structures, by Sanyukta Shrestha (kp 16/06/2019)

Preserving Cultural Heritages In Nepal, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 16/06/2019)

Culture Revolution, by Sewa Bhattarai (nt 14/06/2019)

Conservationists voice concerns over municipal move to obstruct measures to preserve quake-hit Bagh Durbar: Despite the Supreme Court’s order on March 19 to preserve the Rana-era palace,  the monument remains exposed to monsoon rains, by Anup Ojha (kp 07/06/2019)

How rich is Pashupatinath?The country’s most revered shrine has Rs 1.2 billion in cash, 9kg gold, 316kg silver and 3,667 ropanis of land, a report says, by Anup Ojha (kp 06/06/2019)

Heritage experts, academics voice concern over proposed bill on Guthi: Brought up secretly in Upper House, the controversial bill has provisions that will destroy century-old Guthi tradition, they warn, by Anup Ojha ( kp 03/06/2019)

Renovation of historic Chisapani fort begins: All three governments have allocated  budget for the preservation of the fort, by Pratap Bista (kp 03/06/2019)

Lumbini pays tribute to former UN chief U Thant, by Sagar Ghimire (rep 18/05/2019) Lumbini Master Plan not completed even after 4 decades, by Rekha Bhusal and Kiran Man Bajracharya (rep 19/05/2019)

Public safety for all“Inside out development” is the key, by Ananta Ram Baidya (ht 17/05/2019)

The right path (nt 17/05/2019), U Thant, Kenzō Tange and the Buddha’s birthplace, by Kunda Dixit (nt 17/05/2019)

Good as old after two earthquakes: Patan’s historic temple is not just being rebuilt, but restored to its pre-1934 look, by Kabita Maharjan (nt 10/05/2019)

Culture For Nation’s Existence, by Prem Khatry (rn 08/05/2019)

Wasted opportunity in tourism: Lo Manthang warrants a world heritage status, but authorities should be able to look beyond monetary exploitation, by Amish Raj Mulmi (kp 03/05/2019)

Lumbini is not a Buddhist Disneyland: There must be a moratorium on new construction, by Anil Chitrakar (nt 03/05/2019)

Bhaktapur sets an example for local-led heritage reconstruction: The three cities of the Valley all adopted their own approaches to  reconstruction. While Bhaktapur stayed strictly local, Kathmandu and Patan welcomed foreign funds and expertise, irking activists, by Timothy Aryal (kp 25/04/2019)

Culture, Heritage & State, by Prem Khatry (rn 24/04/2019)

Four years since the earthquake, Gorkha Durbar still in ruins: The seat of Gorkha empire that led to Nepal as we know it today was destroyed in 2015 earthquake. Reconstruction began two years ago, and it’s only a quarter complete, by Hariram Uprety and Sajyaya Lama (kp 21/04/2019)

Kathmandu metropolis to open 2.2km heritage route tomorrow: Stakeholders welcome the decision but express scepticism regarding the execution of the plan, by Anup Ojha (kp 17/04/2019), Kathmandu metropolis unveils master plan and mobile app for 2.2 km heritage trail, by Anup Ojha (kp 19/04/2019)

Reconstruction of Nuwakot Durbar delayed; locals worried about identity loss, by Krishna Thapa (kp 03/04/2019)

Writ at apex court seeks conservation of Lumbini, by Sanjeeb Phuyal (kp 28/03/2019)

SC says KMC not authorised to demolish historic Bag Durbar (ht 20/03/2019), Archaeology office starts process to form panel to study Bagh Durbar: After court order, Kathmandu metropolis, which wanted to demolish  the structure, says it will follow the court order, by Anup Ojha (kp 28/03/2019)

Consultant hiring process scrapped for Dharahara reconstruction: Bidder evaluated first faces case of corruption from CIAA, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 11/03/2019)

Reconstruction work of Rani Pokhari resumes: As weed-clearing works start, conservationists say the long wait to restoring the historic pond is finally over, by Anup Ojha (kp 06/03/2019)

Perfection of art: A look at Nepal’s oldest illuminated manuscript at the Cambridge University Library, by Sanyukta Shrestha (kp 26/02/2019)

Authorities’ apathy imperils ancient Sohrakhutte Paati, by Anup Ojha (kp 20/02/2019)

Historic Shaligrams stolen from Parbat temple, by Agandhar Tiwari (kp 19/02/2019)

117-year battle to save Thamel’s Kamalpokhari , by JB Pun Magar and Deepesh KC (rep 17/02/2019), 117 years of land grab in Kathmandu (rep 18/02/2019), How Kamalpokhari land morphed into Chhaya Center, by Dipesh KC (rep 22/02/2019)

Ashoka Pillar losing its shine amidst negligence, by Manoj Paudel (kp 12/02/2019), Meditate on change: The government’s disregard for Lumbini’s historical artefacts must be addressed (kp 13/02/2019)

Pashupati trust removes concrete from Vishwarup temple site, by Anup Ojha (kp12/02/2019)

City’s new building code draws flak from heritage experts: A provision in the controversial code introduced by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City allows the construction of one-storey basement for personal parking or storage purposes, by Anup Ojha (kp 03/02/2019)

‘Kasthamandap to be built in 3 years’ (kp 26/01/2019)

Lumbini Contemplations, by Narad Bharadwaj (rn 25/01/2019)

Repair work in Swayambhu area finally takes off (kp 15/01/2019)

Aryaghat cremators complain of low pay and perks facilities, by Anup Ojha (kp 15/01/2019)

Understanding Culture, by Prem Khatry (rn 08/01/2019)

Conservationists remove artificial lights from Bouddhanath: The Bouddha Ghyang  Guthi had added  colourful lights to the dome-shaped stupa  a month ago, by Anup Ojha (kp 04/01/2019)

Rani Pokhari reconstruction fails to restart even after a year (rep 03/01/2019), NSU protests delay in Rani Pokhari reconstruction (ht 09/01/2019)

Restoring Maru Satta: (Kasthamandap): After wrangling between local community members and the National Reconstruction Authority for three years, the rebuilding of Kasthamandap is finally underway, by Asmita Manandhar (kp 31/12/2018)

PM Oli lays base for Dharahara amid cultural activists’ protests, by Anup Ojha and Sanjaya Lama (kp 28/12/2018)

Nuwakot palace to be restored from March, by Krishna Thapa (kp 18/12/2018)

Stalled reconstruction of Gorkha Durbar disappoints students, pilgrims, by Narhari Sapkota (rep 15/12/2018)

Nuwakot Palace cries for urgent makeover, by Krishna Thapa (kp 09/12/2018)

The Dharahara Debate, by Urza Acharya (rep 30/11/2018)

Lumbini’s unholy mess: The struggle to save the Buddha’s birthplace from human greed and bad planning, by Om Astha Rai (nt 30/11/2018)

Carry out study on Bagh Durbar again: Supreme Court, by Sanjay Lama (kp 29/11/2018)

Rani Pokhari to be refilled (ht 29/11/2018)

Where did the Dharahara’s bricks go?, by Anup Ojha (kp 23/11/2018)

19 quake-hit structures restored in Swayambhu (kp 15/11/2018)

Team studies bajhang’s ancient ruins, by Basanta Pratap Singh (kp 13/11/2018)

Reconstruction for retention: The government must invest in completely restoring heritage sites, by Prayash Raj Koirala (kp 12/11/2018)

Pashupatinath temple, Lumbini included in World Book of Records (rep 12/11/2018)

Ranipokhari reconstruction work to be delayed further: Culture Ministry informs Archaeology Department to reconsider temple’s design, by Sanjeev Giri (kp 08/11/2018)

Temple shut for fourth consecutive Bhai Tika: Archaeology department and Metro City responsible for Balgopaleshwor Temple’s closed doors for fourth consecutive year, by Anup Ojha (kp 05/11/2018)

Rebuild three iconic heritage sites in Kathmandu ASAP (rep 01/11/2018)

Maju Dega reconstruction starts, by Anup Ojha (kp 30/10/2018)

Traditional Nepali weapon khukuri losing its edge (ht 28/10/2018)

Dharahara reconstruction to kick off before Tihar (kp 22/10/2018), Tower of Kathmandu: It looks like the reconstruction of Dharahara is finally set to begin (kp 23/10/2018), Reconstruction of Dharahara finally begins (ht 29/10/2018)

Heritage sites work to ‘start soon’: National Reconstruction Authority Chief Executive Officer Gyewali vows ‘significant progress within a year’ (kp 14/10/2018)

KMC hands Rs 50m cheque to rebuild Kasthamandap, by Anup Ojha (kp 14/10/2018)

The kite sellers of Kathmandu, by Rakshya Khadka (rn 12/10/2018)

DoA tells KMC not to implement building code at heritage sites (kp 11/10/2018)

Nepali Culture: Whose Priority Is It Anyway?, by Prem Khatry (rn 09/10/2018)

Locals being trained to rebuild seven-story palace of Nuwakot, by Bhagwati Lama (rep 29/09/2018)

Worship places shun rules on donations (kp 28/09/2018)

Rani Pokhari reconstruction: Authority to start rebuilding work (kp 27/09/2018), Rani Pokhari blunder Queen’s pond lies in ruins as a  picture of official incompetence (kp 28/09/2018)

Jarjarkot Durbar in a dilapidated condition, by Bhim Bahadur Singh (kp 25/09/2018)

Restored Manakamana Temple sparkles in gold, by Hariram Uprety (kp 15/09/2018)

PADT told to remove concrete pavement, by Anup Ojha (kp 06/09/2018)

Degu Taleju temple reconstruction stalled (kp 06/09/2018)

Capitalize international goodwill on Lumbini (rep 03/09/2018)

Reconstruction of monasteries going nowhere since two years, by Dhruba Dangal (rep 02/09/2018)

KMC’s new building code draws flak (ht 02/09/2018)

Upper Dolpa monasteries losing identity with theft of idols, by Bishnu Prasad Devkota (rep 31/08/2018)

PADT fails to utilise budget (ht 29/08/2018)

Who is heritage for? Nobody cried when Shanta Bhawan was taken down and turned into an event venue, by Charlotte Benham (kp 26/08/2018)

The cost of reconstruction: Controversy after controversy has plagued the Rani Pokhari ever since reconstruction began over two years ago, by Anup Ojha (kp 25/08/2018)

Rani Pokhari becoming a matter of worry: Conservationists demand reconstruction of the heritage site in its original structure, by Deepanjali Khadka (rep 18/08/2018)

KMC ready to hand over conservation of Kamal Pokhari to locals (kp 12/08/2018)

Dharahara reconstruction project: Chinese Embassy refuses to vet papers claimed fake by bidders, by Sanjeev Giri (kp 10/08/2018)

Priests carry idols away from temple to protect them from thieves, by Mukti Prasad Neupane (rep 07/08/2018)

Appointment of non-Buddhist member secretary at LDT decried: NEFIN says the government is trying to establish supremacy of a single ethnicity as in the Panchayat era (ht 03/08/2018)

Dharahara reconstruction still uncertain (rep 01/08/2018), Dharahara covered with tarpaulin to prevent further damage by rain (ht 02/08/2018)

Encroachment upon Hanumandhoka palace premises: Supreme Court summons building owner (kp 31/07/2018)

New plan for Rani Pokhari worries conservationists: Ministries discuss plan to hand reconstruction work to Nepal Army, by Anup Ojha (kp 27/07/2018), Metro board agrees to consensus decision (kp 28/07/2018)

Nepali citizens to be charged conservation fee to visit Lumbini (rep 28/07/2018)

Preserving Hanuman Dhoka: Heritage activists file contempt cases (kp 20/07/2018)

Dharahara reconstruction: NRA to verify documents of Chinese firms through Nepali mission in Beijing, by Sanjeev Giri (kp 19/07/2018), Rebuilding Dharahara: NRA seeks information on 6 Chinese firms from Chinese Embassy, by Rudra Pangeni (rep 23/07/2018)

Heritage conservationist to protest against Baghdurbar demolition plan (kp 19/07/2018), Activists protest against Bag Durbar demolition plan (rep 21/07/2018), Silent protest to save Bagdurbar (kp 22/07/2018)

PMO stalls Dharahara reconstruction plan: Contractor files complaint alleging fake documents submitted by rival contractor (kp 17/07/2018)

Monumental challenge: Reconstruct or retrofit?, by Dipendra Gautam (ht 13/07/2018)

Six firms keen on rebuilding Dharahara (ht 11/07/2018), Dharahara reconstruction tender: Two big contractors in tug-of-war, by Rudra Pangeni (rep 12/07/2018)

The women of Bhajya Pukhu: Bhajya Pukhu was built as a replica of the Rani Pokhari. But while Kathmandu’s iconic pond remains mired in controversy, the reconstruction at Bhaktapur is helping empower its most vulnerable, by Siddhanta Phuyal (kp 30/06/2018)

Metropolis approves plan to demolish Bagdurbar, by Anup Ojha (kp 29/06/2018)

Restored Gaddi Baithak sparks controversy: Conservationists point out design alterations, by Sanjeev Giri (kp 26/06/2018), PM Oli inaugurates restored historic Gaddi Baithak (kp 28/06/2018)

Monsoon, ‘design flaw’ delay Kasthamandap reconstruction, by Biken K. Dawadi (rep 23/06/2018)

Six companies apply for Dharahara rebuilding, by Sanjeev Giri (kp 22/06/2018)

Darshana files RTI application seeking details of Rani Pokhari reconstruction (kp 15/06/2018), Reconstruction of Rani Pokhari yet to begin (ht 19/06/2018), Conservationists give Khadgi grass in novel protest: Deputy Mayor Khadgi assures to construct and repair Rani Pokhari based on experts’ advice (kp 20/06/2018), Grass for thought: Rani Pokhari’s sorry condition calls the KMC to move beyond just paying lip service (kp 22/06/2018), KMC starts getting rid of concrete wall around Rani Pokhari (kp 23/06/2018)

Mayor Shakya presents Rs 5 million to Kasthamandap reconstruction project (kp 13/06/2018)

Bulldozing Batuk Bhairav: Public contractors should observe architectural norms stipulated by the government (kp 12/06/2018)

Reconstruction of Gaddhi Baithak almost completed (ht 10/06/2018)

Shopkeepers dismayed as KMC starts demolishing shops on Dharahara premises (rep 27/05/2018)

Reconstruction of historical Sorhakhutte sattal in limbo (ht 20/05/2018)

Temple in concrete row: Conservationists slam Department of Archaeology over Mahadev Temple issue, by Anup Ojha (kp 18/05/2018)

Shortage of materials, manpower affects heritage reconstruction, by Biken K. Dawadi (rep 16/05/2018)

Kathmandu starts temple work: Culture, Tourism and Aviation Minister Rabindra Adhikari lays foundation stone for Kasthamandap Temple (kp 15/05/2018)

Activists slam splurge on Rani Pokhari: Kathmandu spends Rs 30 million without any tangible results (kp 02/05/2018)

Phone users have paid Rs 1.59 billion to rebuild Dharahara, by Arpana Ale Magar (rep 30/04/2018)

International Buddhist meet begins in Lumbini (kp 29/04/2018), ‘Lumbini master plan in two and half years' (kp 29/04/2018), Buddhist meets ends with Lumbini Declaration (kp 30/04/2018), Buddhist conference concludes (ht 30/04/2018), 23 countries agree to develop Lumbini as gateway to Buddhist Circuit (rep 30/04/2018), Government plans Lumbini monorail feasibility studies (kp 01/05/2018), Top leaders echo Buddha’s teachings (kp 01/05/2018), ‘End Buddha birthplace debates’ (kp 01/05/2018), Prez Bhandari lays foundation stone for Sabha Hall in Lumbini (ht 01/05/2018)

A sacred proposal: As a tribute to Buddha, Nepal should propose Buddha Purnima as International Day of Meditation at the UN and start celebrating it from this year, by Swami Anand Arun (rep 28/04/2018)

German development bank pulls out of heritage rebuilding project (kp 27/04/2018)

Birthday party, by Deepak Gyawali (nt 27/04/2018)

Heritage Walk Down The Fresh Trail, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 26/04/2018)

SC halts construction of commercial complex (ht 26/04/2018)

85pc heritage monuments yet to be rebuilt (ht 25/04/2018)

KMC to rebuild Rani Pokhari next month: Reconstruction of the historic pond, damaged by the earthquake in 2015, had stopped last December. King Pratap Malla built the pond in 1670 in memory of his son (kp 22/04/2018)

Most retrieved idols yet to be restored (ht 17/04/2018)

Glory of Newars: The cultural sites that the Newars created eventually were owned by the larger community of Nepalis. They got finally accepted by the world community as world heritage sites, by Aditya Man Shrestha (rep 12/04/2018)

Nepal’s Farwest: Vision and Mission, by Prem Khatry (rn 10/04/2018)

Basantapur locals seek role in reconstruction of Kashtamandap (ht 09/04/2018)

Concrete materials to be removed from Ranipokhari (kp 06/04/2018)

Pashupati area declared ‘no-begging zone’, beggars rehabilitated (ht 04/04/2018)

Police intervene in ‘save heritage’ rally (kp 29/03/2018)

Global donor agencies keen to conserve historical sites, by Ghanshyam Gautam (kp 22/03/2018)

Ashoka pillar finally gets protective shed, by Manoj Paudel (kp 20/03/2018)

Government’s Policy Priority for Culture, by Prem Khatry (kp 13/03/2018)

Khokana residents blame govt for displacing Newars: Conservationists agree the infrastructure projects affect heritage and religious sites, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 11/03/2018)

New York museum to return stolen Nepali idols (kp 07/03/2018)

Case filed over ‘violation’ of rebuilding standards (kp 06/03/2018)

NRA drops plan to convert ancient palaces into hotels (kp 06/03/2018)

Historic Durbar High School to be reconstructed (ht 01/03/2018)

A monumental rivalry: Post-quake reconstruction of Kathmandu’s temples is mired in geopolitics, by Om Astha Rai (ht 23/02/2018), Bhaktapur shows the way by rebuilding itself: Although much smaller in size than Kathmandu, the level of enthusiasm and consciousness among the administrators and also among the general public sets Bhaktapur apart, by Suyog Prajapati (nt 23/02/2018), Preserving our History, by Swasti Gautam (rep 23/02/2018)

Rebuilding of iconic temples unlikely to start anytime soon (ht 21/02/2018)

Locals intervene to save historical site in Khotang, by Daman Rai (rep 19/02/2018)

Museum hires chemists to preserve, restore broken-down historical idols (ht 18/02/2018)

Foundation to Dharahara project will be laid this fiscal: NRA (kp 01/02/2018)

Study on Hanumandhoka, Swoyambhu heritage trail (kp 30/01/2018)

Locals seek action against ‘illegal’ construction (ht 29/01/2018)

Pashupati to become marijuana-free zone (ht 27/01/2018)

The boy gods of Kathmandu: Besides the Living Goddess, Kathmandu also reveres the incarnations of Ganesh and Bhairab, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 26/01/2018)

Panel submits report on Rani Pokhari to KMC, by Anup Ojha (kp 22/01/2018), KMC told to restore Rani Pokhari to its original Malla-era design (ht 22/01/2018)

Restoring the most beautiful courtyard in Nepal: While the reconstruction of various heritage sites around the Valley remain mired in controversy, the ten-year-long restoration  of the Sundari Chowk, an example of the grace and ambition of Newar Architecture, is now complete and open to the public, by Sophia L. Pande (kp 21/01/2018)

Rani Pokhari reconstruction dispute: Panel: Rebuild pond as per original Malla-era model (kp 18/01/2018), 'KMC mayor, deputy mayor not serious about Rani Pokhari reconstruction', by Khilak Budhathoki (rep 18/01/2018)

Land acquisition resumes in ancient site of Gotihawa, by Manoj Paudel (kp 16/01/2018)

KU rebuilding quake-damaged Tripureshwor Mahadev temple (ht 15/01/2018)

UNESCO statements contradictory, says DoA (ht 14/01/2018)

UNESCO allows complex construction at heritage site (ht 07/01/2018), DoA officials demand UNESCO apology: 'Commercial complex construction illegal' (rep 08/01/2018), ‘UNESCO does not allow construction in or around heritage sites’ (ht 11/01/2018)

50 ancient idols, statues of deities restored, by Ujjwal Satyal (ht 06/01/2018)

Panel requests DoA for Rani Pokhari excavation (kp 02/01/2018), Rani Pokhari to undergo excavation for three days: Research will be centred on reconstructing the temple as per Malla-era model (ht 02/01/2018), Excavation works under way in Rani Pokhari (kp 03/01/2017)

A heritage flashpoint: Controversy over rebuilding of Rani Pokhari may become case study in handling of significant cultural heritage in Kathmandu, by David N. Gellner (kp 01/01/2018), Bulldozing history: Without our priceless heritage sites, we run the risk of losing our very identity as Nepalis in the long run, by Shyam KC (kp 05/01/2018)

Preserving Culture of Minorities, by Prem Khatry (rn 26/12/2017) [see part 2 (02/01/2018)]

Concrete wall around Rani Pokhari draws flak, by Anup Ojha (kp 20/12/2017), On Queen's Pond: “But Rani Pokhari will need a coffee shop. We will build it”, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 22/12/2017), Reconstruction of Rani Pokhari likely to be delayed (ht 24/12/2017), Rani Pokhari reconstuction row turning into political tussle (ht 26/12/2017), KMC mayor at odds with his deputy, by Anup Ojha (kp 27/12/2017), Concrete block: KMC should stop destroying Rani Pokhari with insensitive use of concrete (kp 27/12/2017), Archaeology dept halts Rani Pokhari reconstruction, by Ujjwal Satyal (ht 28/12/2017), Pond to be restored to its original form, by Anup Ojha (kp 29/12/2017), KMC, DoA, NRA face charge (kp 30/12/2017), Wrong keeper of heritage: The reconstruction process of Rani Pokhari should have symbolised hope and revival, but this has hardly been the case, by Prawash Gautam (kp 31/12/2017)

Reconstruction of Kasthamandap likely to be finished by 2019 end (ht 19/12/2017)

Temples partially damaged in quake await renovation (ht 14/12/2017)

Building code violation worries UNESCO (ht 14/12/2017)

Several idols in Pashupati temple go missing, by Anita Shresrtha (ht 09/12/2017)

Report sought on Bag Durbar renovation (kp 07/12/2017)

Way to do it: We need to develop Buddha’s birthplace in such a way that visitors can be engaged intellectually and emotionally, by Rajendra P. Adhikari (rep 04/12/2017)

Restoration works of quake-damaged religious monuments on (kp 29/11/2017)

Tangible restoration: Destroyed in the 1934 earthquake, Patan’s Bhaidega temple is finally being rebuilt after the 2015 disaster, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 24/11/2017)

Private building on heritage site property: Construction poses threat to treasures of Basantapur Durbar Square, by Anup Ojha (kp 23/11/2017)

Decline of generosity: In absence of compassion and empathy for the needy, religious rituals we perform during festivals mean literally nothing, by Basant Kumar Chaudhary (rep 15/11/2017)

KMC threatens to scrap contractor’s deal over Rani Pokhari project delay, by Anup Ojha (kp 12/11/2017)

Bagh Durbar demolition to begin in mid-November (ht 24/10/2017), Dept of Archaeology tells KMC not to demolish Bagh Durbar (kp 26/10/2017), Will demolish Bagh Durbar: KMC; Mayor Bidhya Sundar Shakya decides to go ahead with a controversial plan, unveils design for a new building, by Anup Ojha kp 01/11/2017), KMC undecided on demolition of quake-damaged Bag Durbar (ht 16/12/2017)

Reconstruction of heritage sites sluggish (kp 15/10/2017)

DoA picked as lead agency for Dharahara project, by Anup Ojha (kp 12/10/2017)

Under-construction complex endangers Malla-era treasury, by Ujjwal Satyal (ht 12/10/2017)

Folklore Council Aiming High, by Prem Khatry (rn 10/10/2017)

Retired ‘living goddess’ starts school (kp 10/10/2017)

Construction of Mangalsen Durbar resumes after 7 years, by Menuka Dhungana (kp 08/10/2017)

Myagdi’s historic Mallaj Kot temple restored (kp 03/10/2017)

Linge Ping on verge of disappearance (kp 30/09/2017)

Govt considers to rebuild Dharahara on its own (kp 28/09/2017)

3-yr-old Trishna Shakya picked as Kathmandu’s new Kumari (kp 27/09/2017)

The Tragedy at Tundikhel: Tundikhel was home to rubble accumulated from Kathmandu’s most important heritage sites. This week, 25-tonne excavators nonchalantly scattered them to the wind, by Sanjit Bhakta Pradhananga (kp 23/09/2017)

Saving history: Making the historical monuments of the Kathmandu Valley seismically safe, by Mukunda Bista (kp 17/09/2017)

NRA asks NT’s position on Dharahara construction: State-owned telecom company said to have backtracked on its pledge (kp 10/09/2017)

The Beautiful Square: After two earthquakes, a long-overdue restoration reveals Sundari Chok’s glory, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 08/09/2017)

NRA floats proposal to convert ancient palaces into hotels, by Sanjeev Giri (kp 05/09/2017)

Regional conference on heritage conservation begins today (ht 03/09/2017)

Managing Heritage: Whose Job, Anyway?, by Prem Khatry (rn 29/08/2017)

Building cultural centres: A prospering society is never judged by money alone, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 29/08/2017)

Debris to be cleared from Tundikhel ‘in a week’ (kp 22/08/2022)

Quake-hit  Nuwakot  palace surveyed, by Krishna Thapa (kp 21/08/2017)

Bal Gopaleshwor temple unlikely to be rebuilt soon (ht 11/08/2017), Bal Gopaleshwor temple unlikely to be rebuilt by Tihar (ht 18/08/2017)

Reaching Out For Culture, by Prem Khatry (rn 08/08/2017)

The Swayambhupurana: Restoring the Shantipur murals on art & architecture: The academic and the emotional debate about how the historic Shantipur murals should be restored, and by whom, by Sophia L. Pande (kp 06/08/2017)

Kasthamandap rebuild campaign: Disappointed with NRA decision (kp 04/08/2017), KMC’s meddling in rebuild plan flayed (kp 08/08/2017)

Monastery reconstruction: Monks take to streets to protest against delay, by Anup Ojha (kp 26/07/2017)

Ashoka Pillar submerged (kp 24/07/2017)

Monasteries at risk of landslide (ht 24/07/2017)

Short supply of wood, wood carvers to delay heritage reconstruction, by Bibek Raj Sharma (rep 23/07/2017)

Gorkha palace restoration starts (kp 20/07/2017)

NT, DoA split on Dharahara design: DoA says it is worried about the ‘archaeological value’ of Dharahara being lost if NT is allowed to move ahead as per its own plan, by Pushpa Raj Acharya (ht 18/07/2017)

A Tale of Two Paatis: In 2015, the Sorakhutte Paati was demolished and is yet to be relocated.  Now, Bungamati’s similar paati is heading towards the same fate, by Astha Joshi (kp 15/07/2017)

Monastery rebuilding delay angers monks: Monks from 14-quake affected districts have formed a struggle committee to press their demand to the government, by Anup Ojha (kp 13/07/2017)

PADT draws flak for demolishing Shivalaya: Says it will rebuild the temple, by Anup Ojha (kp 11/07/2017)

Rs 540m spent in 4 years to develop Pashupati area (kp 10/07/2017)

Valley’s heritage sites stare at Unesco ‘danger list’ (kp 06/07/2017), Tardy rebuilding efforts put monuments in peril, by Samipa Khanal (kp 06/07/2017)

KMC tears down Kasthamandap rebuilding structure (kp 30/06/2017) [???], The tussle for Kasthamandap, by Sanjit Bhakta Pradhananga (kp 01/07/2017)

Remembering what we've lost: An invaluable resource for anyone interested in the architectural and urban history of Nepal's capital, by Kumar Acharya (nt 30/06/0217)

Nepal gets four stolen idols back from US (ht 19/06/2017)

Piece by piece: Like a 3D jigsaw puzzle, Patan Darbar Square is coming together again, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 16/06/2017)

China to rebuild Nuwakot Durbar from next fiscal year, by Krishna Thapa (kp 08/06/2017)

Kasthamandap to be reconstructed under PPP model (ht 01/06/2017)

Nepal And UNESCO: Hand In Hand For Heritage Preservation, by Prem Khatry (rn 30/05/2017) [see part 2 (06/06/2017), part 3 (13/06/2017)]

Pedaling the path of the Buddha, by Sam Leigh (kp 27/05/2017)

Renovation of Anantapur Temple starts (kp 25/05/2017)

A Portrait of the Shilpakars: The skilled wood-carvers behind the on-going rebuilding of Patan’s monuments, by Sophia L.Pande (kp 14/05/2017)

Locals to rebuild Kasthamandap, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 13/05/2017)

Crumbling history: The quake-damaged Nuwakot Darbar is unlikely to survive another monsoon if it is not protected, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 05/05/2017)

The medieval mall: We create public buildings and squares out of a sense of community, and then these spaces, in turn, shape us, by Monalisa Maharjan (kp 29/04/2017)

Locals seize Kasthamandap rebuild initiative: Taking ceremonial oath at 11:56am, exactly two years after 2015 quake, locals vow to reconstruct pavilion; A joint excavation by Archaeology Department and Durham University pushed Kasthamandap’s dates back by 5 centuries, confirming the foundations dated to 7th century, by Sanjit Bhatkta Pradhananga (kp 26/04/2017)

Righting reconstruction gone wrong: Kathmandu’s youth have taken the lead in lobbying for more sensitive restoration of heritage sites destroyed in the 2015 earthquake, by Alok Tuladhar (nt 21/04/2017)

Come one, come all: We should join the modern world and allow people of any faith to visit Pashupatinath, by Sakun Gajurel (kp 16/04/2017)

Tap and tour: Bhuntu is a smart phone app that explains Nepal’s culture from the perspective of locals, by Clara Bullock (nt 07/04/2017)

20 heritage monuments reconstructed (ht 06/04/2017) [Out of 700 that were damaged or destroyed two years ago!!]

Buddhist scripts in need of preservation (ht 04/04/2017)

No progress in rebuilding quake-damaged monasteries, by Pooja Chauhan (rep 03/04/2017)

Kathmandu Valley’s heritage at stake: UNESCO not happy with the pace of reconstruction in the Kathmandu Valley (ht 25/03/2017), Lowest bidders a major threat (ht 25/03/2017)

Centuries-old pati, hit by 2015 earthquake, reconstructed in Patan (ht 24/03/2017)

Govt told to protect damaged monuments (ht 19/03/2017)

Heritage Reconstruction 2.0: A heritage site, tucked away in a little corner of old Kathmandu, breathes back to life as the community reclaims what is theirs, by Sanjit Bhakta Pradhananga (kp 18/03/2017)

‘Translate rare manuscripts in order to preserve them’ (ht 14/03/2017)

Restoring the king: A firsthand account of Austrian heritage conservationist Martina Haselberger and her team who had been working for nearly two months to repair the statue, by Clara Bullock (nt 10/03/2017)

Untie the knot: Every day of delayed reconstruction of built heritage is another blow against Kathmandu Valley’s living culture, by Kanak Mani Dixit (nt 10/03/2017)

Shashwatdham inaugurated (kp 08/03/2017)

Fresh bid to rebuild Yamaleshwor temple (kp 01/03/2017)

Malla-era stone pillar restored in Patan, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 28/02/2017)

Singha Durbar reconstruction: Retrofitting or reassembling, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 28/02/2017)

A labour of love: Without people like Santa Bahadur Tamang and Menuka Maharjan, working hard day after day, our temples would never be rebuilt, by Sophia L. Pande (kp 26/02/2017)

At Bhaktapur Durbar Square today: The heritage site reminds all of the quake and the devastation that followed, yet it has started once again to attract visitors, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 26/02/2017), Four out of 11 quake-damaged Bhaktapur monuments rebuilt, by Anup Ojha (kp 28/02/2017)

Culture and heritage: Let Kathmandu survive, by Dipendra Gautam (ht 22/02/2017)

Traditional art and culture of Karnali region on the verge of disappearance (rep 18/02/2017)

Relic of a legacy: Kaiser library, one of the jewels of the Rana crown, awaits repairs after the earthquake, by Shuvechchhya Pradhan (nt 17/02/2017)

Protection Of Heritage, by Shyam K.Cc (rn 15/02/2017)

Dharahara reconstruction: Recreate the past glory, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 10/02/2017)

Beware Of The Threat, by Shyam KC (rn 08/02/2017)

7-member NRA panel to oversee Singha Durbar: The committee will monitor the reconstruction of the western wing of the ancient palace partially damaged by Gorkha Earthquake (kp 08/02/2017)

Works get underway to give Gongabu bus park a facelift (kp 08/02/2017)

Safeguarding Intangible Heritage, by Prem Khatry (rn 07/02/2017)

Historic Nuwakot Palace awaits renovation, by Ram Hari Gajurel (rep 04/02/2017)

Bulldozing development: Not only is the Valley’s road-widening the wrong solution for traffic congestion, it is also destroying priceless historical heritage, by Srizu Bajracharya (nt 03/02/2017)

DoA takes responsibility of rebuilding Yamaleshwor (kp 02/02/2017)

Jaisidewal excavation pit allegedly filled with scrap materials, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 02/02/2017)

Jaisi Dega rekindles debate over heritage reconstruction: Use of electric jackhammers around 17th century temple sparks outrage, by Sanjit Pradhananga and Samipa Khanal (kp 27/10/2017)

Locals obstruct temple rebuilding, demand participation, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 25/01/2017)

A Museum-friendly Gesture, by Prem Khatry (rn 24/01/2017)

Rs 3.4m allocated for Sorhakhutte Pati, by Anup Ojha (kp 18/01/2017)

Derelict Nuwakot palace awaits restoration, by Krsihna Thapa (kp 18/01/2017)

Restoration of historic buildings: Recommendation panel to decide fate of Singha Durbar, by Tika R. Pradhan (kp 17/01/2017), The forgotten era: Recent petition and discussions over the fate of the iconic Singha Durbar serve as a reminder that less prioritised but equally important architectural achievements should not fall by the wayside, by Freja Sonnichsen (kp 28/01/2017)

Post-quake reconstruction: Can be a boon, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 17/01/2017)

Inspired by Nepalis, UK architect rebuilds ancient temple (kp 17/01/2017)

Reconstruction chipping away Bhaktapur’s heritage (ht 15/01/2017)

Stronger nuns: Novice nuns in Nepal find themselves on an equal footing with monks in education and even kung fu, by Qiu Tian (nt 13/01/2017)

Museums: More Behind What They Show, by Prem Khatry (kp 10/01/2017)

Owning up to our past: Bureaucratic insensitivities worry local communities working to rebuild heritage sites, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 06/01/2017)

Rebuilding of several heritage sites in limbo (ht 05/01/2017)

Bringing the gods home: Nepal needs to actively make repatriation claims of cultural properties trafficked abroad, by Saurav Karki (kp 03/01/2017)

Mandala found at Kasthamandap foundation, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 24/12/2016)

Shoddy construction led to collapse of temples: DoA (ht 21/12/2016)

Shuklaphanta timber for Kasthamandap reconstruction, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 21/12/2016)

Valley may land on Heritage in Danger list (kp 18/12/2016)

KMC set to give Ranipokhari a facelift (ht 18/12/2016)

DoA to begin reconstruction of 145 heritage sites (ht 17/12/2016)

The Boudha Kora, by Jessica Cortis, Smriti Basnet, Pan Lan and Qiu Tian (nt 16/12/2016)

Foreign agencies fail to renovate monuments on time, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 16/12/2016) [You should better criticise your own government and administration that is doing absolutely nothing!!]

Baraha Temple at erosion risk, by Binod Bhandari (kp 14/12/2016)

Excavations begin  at two monuments (kp 13/12/2016)

Archaeologists dig up flaw in heritage structure, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 09/12/2016)

Reconstruction of Rani Pokhari yet to resume, by Anup Ojha (kp 08/12/2016), Reconstruction of Rani Pokhari delayed (ht 10/12/2016)

Reconstruction of quake-damaged cultural heritage sites accelerated (ht 08/12/2016)

Saving Intangible Heritage (I), by Prem Khatry (rn 29/11/2016) [see part II (05/12/2016)

The ecology of worship: Pollution and encroachment of the Vishnumati River have affected the culture and rituals that used to take place along its banks, by Rajani Maharjan (nt 25/11/2016)

Boudhanath Stupa reopens: Iconic Buddhist monument rebuilt without govt support (kp 23/11/2016), Refurbished Boudhanath Stupa reopened for public (kp 23/11/2016), The renovated Bauddhanath Stupa (photo/video) (rep 23/11/2016), Lessons from successful renovation of Bauddha: Bauddhanath becomes the first UNESCO World Heritage Site to complete renovation, by Ram Saran Tamang (rep 23/11/2016)

Reconstruction of heritage sites expedited (ht 21/11/2016)

Purification rituals at ancient Bouddhanath Stupa (ht 19/11/2016)

DoA blames NRA for delay in heritage reconstruction, by Gyan P. Neupane and Sangeet Sangroula (rep 17/11/2016)

DoA lifts construction ban around Gorkha palace (kp 15/11/2016)

Manakamana Temple's reconstruction delayed in lack of wood, by Narahari Sapkota (rep 14/11/2016)

Reconstruction of Bhairavi temple begins: The temple, which lies in Bidur Municipality-3, Nuwakot  is one of the important and famous shrines built  about 500 years ago (kp 13/11/2016)

Rs 140.29m collected for Dharahara reconstruction (ht 13/11/2016)

Heritage in Danger: From Chyasilin Mandap to Mani Mandap, experts wrench the guts out of Newar architecture, by Sudarshan Raj Tiwari (kp 12/11/2016)

Three heritage monuments rebuilt in Bhaktapur (kp 12/11/2016)

The guardian of the shadows: Austrian architect Götz Hagmüller’s forthcoming memoir promises to be a homage to Kathmandu Valley’s heritage, by Sebastian Gansrigler (nt 11/11/2016)

Dharahara reconstruction yet to begin, by Ram Saran Tamang (rep 09/11/2016), Army donates Rs 62million for Dharahara reconstruction (kp 08/11/2016)

World’s largest Shaligram faces existential crisis (ht 07/11/2016)

Heritage reconstruction yet to gather pace, by Dipesh Khatiwada (kp 06/11/2016) [a euphemistic paraphrase!], A temple in the heart of Capital remains in ruins, by Anup Ojha (kp 06/11/2016)

Forging ahead: How exactly should culture be preserved—insist on continuing the exact form  and risk extinction, or adapt with the times and risk losing essence?, by Sewa Bhattarai (kp 05/11/2016)

Golden temple awaits reconstruction (ht 05/10/2016)

Swayambhu reconstruction delayed, by Tenzin Tsomo (rep 05/11/2016)

UNESCO concerned about reconstruction of world heritage sites (ht 04/11/2016)

History and monumentality: No build-back, by Dipendra Gautam (ht 03/11/2016)

Earthquake-hit Gorkha Durbar falls into disrepair, by Sudip Kaini (kp 03/11/2016)

Jajarkot Durbar lies forgotten, neglected (ht 03/11/2016), Jajarkot Palace awaits renovation: Though the district admin-istration office is providing services from the palace building, it is in almost dilapidated condition (kp 09/11/2016)

Boudhanath rebuilding nears completion: Around Rs230m has been spent on project so far, of which Rs 150m used for gold alone, by Pragati Shahi (kp 31/10/2016) [This has only been possible because state and government have not been involved!!!]

Yamaleshwor to remain closed this Bhai Tika (kp 30/10/2016)

248-year-old Jajarkot palace awaits renovation, by Janak KC (rep 27/10/2016)

DoA takes over Balgopaleshwor restoration project (kp 22/10/2016)

Restoring our faith in restoration: When a god decides to remain hidden from humans, restoring its temple becomes a complex challenge for  devotees, by Alok Tuladhar (nt (21/10/2016)

Budget crunch likely to delay monuments reconstruction, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 20/10/2016)

Locals pick issue with Rani Mahal renovation: Say builders are using cement mortar against specification laid out by archaeology dept, by Madhav Aryal (kp 18/10/2016)

Khaptad museum lying in neglect (ht 17/10/2016)

A place of contradictions, by Prabin Koirala (rep 07/10/2016)

Govt begins restoring important heritage sites: The DoA has convened restoration works in 15 places (kp 06/10/2016)

Skies sans kites… dying culture and business, by Sujan Dhungana (ht 05/10/2016)

Preserving Nepal’s heritage: Various types of cultural heritage are the backdrops of our lives and tell the story of where we come from, by Alaina B. Teplitz (kp 04/10/2016)

KMC withdraws from Ranipokhari reconstruction, by Pramod Kumar Tandan (ht 19/09/2016)

The legends of Pragya Paramita: Kathmandu Valley’s heritage is not just its monuments but its culture and rich rituals, by Shuvechchhya Pradhan (nt 16/09/2016)

The Basantapur files, by Priyanka Gurung (rep 16/09/2016)

Reconstruction of Rani Pokhari set to resume (kp 13/09/2016)

Rani Mahal faces twin danger from landslide and erosion, by Madhav Aryal (kp 11/09/2016)

Makawanpurgadi Durbar turns into ruins (ht 06/09/2016)

Rebuilding Ranipokhari: Unesco urges authorities to follow norms; UN body calls on DoA and KMC to take concrete steps to preserve cultural, historical significance of Ranipokhari (kp 02/09/2016), In perfect harmony: Done right, Kathmandu’s traditional architecture would add to the city’s aesthetics and make it more seismic-resistant, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 02/09/2016)

DoA asks KMC to comply with archaeological norms, by Anup Ojha (kp 30/08/2016), Reconstruction And Heritage Originality, by Bhimsen Thapaliya (rn 31/08/2016)

Rebuilding works at Rani Pokhari put on hold (kp 27/08/2016), Why Rani Pokhari matters: The use of steel and concrete in the reconstruction of the iconic Rani Pokhari has left experts, activists and locals alarmed, by Sanjit Bhakta Pradhananga (kp 27/08/2016)

Guideline on anvil for protection of ancient settlements: The NRA is working to provide additional support to the traditional settlements, including the construction of infrastructures and beautification (kp 23/08/2016

Quake-hit monuments on the verge of collapse due to rainfall, by Gyan P. Neupane (rep 22/08/2016)

Restoring monuments, one at a time: If going to the Durbar Squares gives you a chill, think about the multitude of monuments such as Ashoka Stupa that are lying in disrepair and may never be restored, by Sophia L Pande (kp 21/08/2016)

Guidelines on conservation and reconstruction of heritages enacted (kp 21/08/2016)

The beginning of history: A debate between purists and pragmatists is delaying reconstruction of earthquake-damaged heritage sites, by Rishi Amatya (nt 19/08/2016)

Fences built around earthquake-hit temples in Patan Durbar Square (ht 08/08/2016)

When it comes to water: River pollution is changing how we perform our rituals, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 05/08/2016)

Number of visitors declining at Pokhara museum (ht 04/08/2016)

Pashupati, Lumbini, Janakpur slated for major dev (kp 02/08/2016)

Necessity of culture: The impact of the earthquake cannot and should not be measured in physical terms only, by Umesh Pokharel (kp 31/07/2016)

UNESCO committee gives Nepal a year to restore Valley’s world heritage sites, by Anup Ojha (kp 29/07/2016)

Footsteps of our past: How to reconstruct historic buildings in Kathmandu after the earthquake, by Astha Joshi (nt 22/07/2016)

Historical relics disappearing in Lalitpur, by Anita Shrestha (ht 21/07/2016)

Dharahara construction campaign gets Rs 10m (kp 13/07/2016)

The black roofs of Gatlang: Once lauded as the ‘gem’ of the Tamang Heritage Trail, Gatlang is now  scrambling to salvage what the earthquakes ruined, by Umesh Pokharel (kp 09/07/2016)

16 heritage sites facing extinction (ht 27/06/2016)

Lumbini area development project: Restoration of Sacred Garden to conclude in ‘4 yrs’, by Prahlad Rijal (kp 19/06/2016)

Bhaktapur chooses its new living goddess (kp 14/06/2016)

Path of mindfulness: Buddha’s teachings go beyond the formal concept of education that prevails in universities, by Sandhya Regmi (kp 09/06/2016)

Not-very-enlightened spat over Buddha’s childhood home: The archaeological tug of war has rumbled for more than a century, but with Buddhist history becoming serious business, the debate has taken on new urgency, by Ellen Barry (kp 04/06/2016)

Ranipokhari rebuilding in full swing (kp 01/06/2016)

Lumbini Dev Trust hails govt move to complete master plan, bny Madhav Dhungana (kp 01/06/2016)

Restoring the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple: As the Nepali government struggles to define a game plan for how to proceed, the recently restored Panchmukhi Hanuman serves as a best practice model that future projects can learn from, by Sophia L Pande (kp 22/05/2016)

Buddha, Buddhism and int’l conference: Oli admin seeks to assert claims, by John Narayan Parajuli (kp 19/05/2016), Buddhist conference begins (ht 19/05/2016), International Buddhist Conference: Lumbini in the limelight, by Hari Man Lama (ht 19/05/2016), PM for promoting Lumbini as Buddha’s birthplace (kp 20/05/2016), PM says govt aims at promoting Lumbini as center of Int'l Buddhist Studies (rep 20/05/2016), Buddha’s birthplace on his birthday: If visitors look beyond its neglect and crassness, Lumbini offers a spiritual reawakening, by Seulki Lee (nt 20/05/2016), State-driven spiritualism: Nepal cannot afford to be seen as a proxy for one or the other side in the battle for leadership of the Buddhist world between India and China, by John Narayan Parajuli (kp 21/05/2016), Int’l conference ends with 10-pt declaration, by Madhav Dhungana (kp 22/05/2016), Buddhist economics: It is worth pondering why Nepal could never take advantage of having a major religious site, by Rajesh Gautam (kp 22/05/2016)

Lumbini at risk: Factories continue to be built at Buddha’s birthplace posing an environmental threat, by Ram Charitra Sah (kp 17/05/2016)

Two statues of medieval period stolen (kp 12/05/2016)

Rainbow country: Promoting cultural diversity is important as it will lead to sustainable development, by Anita Yadav (kp 08/05/2016)

Rebuilding works begin at Patan Durbar Square (kp 06/05/2016)

Ranipokhari undergoes renovation for first time, by Anup Ojha (kp 02/05/2016)

Girls ‘wed’ Hindu god to protect from widowhood: Custom is believed to ensure that the god will outlive her mortal spouse (kp 01/05/2016)

Bhaktapur heritage rebuilding starts (kp 26/04/2016)

Reconstructing Kasthamandap: Using modern engineering principles while maintaining heritage ambiance is important, by Ananta Baidya (kp 24/04/2016)

Ranipokhari renovation begins Sunday (kp 23/04/2016)

Still not too late, by Rishi Amatya (kp 23/04/2016)

UNESCO launches new reconstruction project: The project places priority on the recovery and rehabilitation of the monument zones of Hanumandhoka Durbar Square and Swayambhu (kp 19/04/2016)

Heritage for nation building: Social and political scientists have established the fact that heritage is the best means to strengthen awareness of national identity among citizens, by Basant K. Chaudhary (rep 18/04/2016) [But it will only function if you understand that Kathmandu valley and Hindu culkture are only prats of national identity among others!]

(Ab)Using our heritage, by Rishi Amatya (kp 16/04/2016)

Rise – but at what cost?, by Priyanka Gurung (rep 15/04/2016)

Bhaktapur monument reconstruction begins (kp 10/04/2016)

A rising Nepal: Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley destroyed in the earthquake are being rebuilt faster than homes, by Smriti Basnet (nt 08/04/2016)

First heritage structure renovated (rep 05/04/2016)

Tenders ‘soon’ to rebuild Kasthamandap Mandir, by Gaurav Thapa (kp 03/04/2016)

Govt seeks donations to rebuild Dharahara (ht 31/03/2016) [???], Ministers to donate a month’s salary to rebuild Dharahara (ht 01/04/2016) [They obviously have many other sources of income!], MoFALD staff donate salary for Dharahara (kp 03/04/2016)

Ex-Kumari of Bhaktapur looks forward to devoting her time to studies, by Pratichya Dulal (kp 26/03/2016)

Building bridges From the debris, by Marissa Taylor (kp 26/03/2016)

How to braid two cultures together: Kathmandu Valley's exemplary assimilation of generations of Newar Muslims, by Seulki Lee (nt 18/03/2016)

Govt to renovate six ancient cities (kp 17/03/2016)

Kakre Bihar temple being restored, by Motilal Paudel (kp 16/03/2016)

Thamel’s Ga Hiti stone spout to be rebuilt (kp 13/03/2016)

Quake effect on Bisket Jatra: Debris may put spoke in chariot wheel, by Anup Ojha (kp 10/03/2016)

Monetary offerings: Pashupatinath loses Rs9.2m, by Anup Ojha (kp 02/03/2016)

Heritage rebuilding from today: Reconstruction campaign will formally begin from Sundhara, where the Dharahara once stood, says minister (kp 16/02/2016), ‘Citizens’ fund’ for new Dharahara, by Anup Ojha (ht 17/02/2017), Nepalis asked to chip in for rebuilding iconic Dharahara (ht 17/02/2016), Reconstruction of cultural heritage sites expedited (ht 17/02/2016), Towering question: Without an idea of the cost, how much money does the government want to collect from the public? (kp 18/02/2016), Bhimsen’s follyThe tower should be reconstructed with scientific plans, not with nationalistic fervour, by Abhi Subedi (kp 21/02/2016)

Finish master plan, PM tells Lumbini staff (kp 15/02/2016)

DoA starts debris sorting at Hanumandhoka (kp 07/02/2016)

Nepali patience and heritage conservation: What is being violated is the shared cultural heritage of Kathmandu; Every person that calls Kathmandu his or her home should be outraged, by Dipesh Risal (kp 06/02/2016)

DoA, KMC locked in monumental row: Archaeology office directs metropolis to halt project to build fences, by Gaurav Thapa (kp 05/02/2016)

Artistic difference: Some Department of Archeology provisions are putting off artists from participating in the reconstruction works, by Priyanka Gurung (rep 05/02/2016)

KMC to reconstruct Yamaleshwor Temple of Ranipokhari, by Anup Ojha (kp 03/02/2016)

House panel directs government to organise international Buddhist conference in May (ht 22/01/2016)

State-of-the-art: Folk Culture Study In Nepal, by Prem Khatry (rn 19/01/2016) [part 2 (26/01/2016), part 3 (02/02/2016), part 4 (09/02/2016)]

Heritage rebuilding on course, by Gaurav Thapa (kp 18/01/2016)

Post-earthquake reconstruction: Works begin at Pashupati area (kp 03/01/2016)

Facing extinction: Private and other guthis have vanished due  to the financial burden of keeping them active, by Meera Rajchandary Amatya (kp 15/12/2015)

Idols, sculptures of damaged sites safe: DoA, by Gaurav Thapa (kp 14/12/2015)

Bishwarupa temple to be reconstructed (kp 09/12/2015)

Reconstruction works of heritage sites yet to begin, by Gaurav Thapa (kp 28/11/2015))

The town as a museum piece: Patan Museum has become the main tourist attraction in the town’s cultural rebirth, by Hannan Lewsley (nt 20/11/2015)

Past glories: Nepali heritage monuments are a blend of various styles introduced by artisans at different periods of history, by Hari Shrestha (kp 17/11/2015)

Damaged historical sites: Experts to wrap up post-quake excavation (kp 15/11/2015)

Time and space: The Photo Kathmandu festival is a negotiated conversation about space with the city of Patan, by Pranaya Shamsher JB Rana (kp 07/11/2015), Time Travel with Photo Kathmandu, by Sangita Shrestha (ht 07/11/2015)

Pujari Math to be restored: Bhaktapur Municipality has given top priority to conservation of cultural heritages (ht 05/11/2015)

Reconstruction of world heritage sites in limbo: All seven Valley sites included in the World Heritage List in 1979 for their archaeological, historical, cultural and religious significance have sustained damages, by Gaurav Thapa (kp 14/10/2015)

Quake impact on heritage sites: Expert team begins post-disaster survey (kp 09/10/2015)

KMC felicitates ex-Kumaris: Former Kumari Rashmila Shakya says there are several misconceptions regarding Kumaris and they should be cleared (kp 03/10/2015)

Rebuilding what is holy: Kathmandu Valley has always rebuilt its temples after earthquakes, but this time the international community wants to help, too, by Sahina Shrestha (nt 25/09/2015)

History matters: There is an urgent need to initiate the task of restoring heritage sites, by Medharaj Adhikari (kp 13/09/2015)

Heritage reconstruction: Focus on seismic resistance, by Ananta R. Baidya (ht 07/09/2015)

Hanumandhoka restoration project to start after Dashain (ht 05/09/2015)

KMC conducts preliminary damage assessment of Rani Pokhari (ht 03/09/2015)

Art and the city: Demolition of traditional structures in Kathmandu in the name of urban planning will be tantamount to cultural suicide, by Devendra Nath Gongal (kp 02/09/2015)

KMC launches Bagh Durbar reconstruction, by Thomas Bogaty (ht 16/08/2015)

IFLA conference on protecting destroyed libraries in Nepal (ht 13/08/2015)

Preserve traditional architecture of damaged sites: Experts (ht 03/08/2015)

Shared motivation: There is a possible threat of reconstruction of historic monuments falling into disarray, by Kai Weise (ht 01/07/2015)

Panel formed to reconstruct Hanumandhoka, by Gaurav Thapa (kp 31/07/2015)

Visitors ignoring ‘restricted zone’ signboards: Getting too close to vulnerable structures supported by beams in Kathmandu Durbar Square, by Thomas Bogaty (ht 26/07/2015)

‘Baghdurbar to be rebuilt in 3 yrs’, by Anup Ojha (kp 24/07/2015)

Protecting the ruins: The earthquake has raised fresh fears of a surge in theft of Kathmandu’s religious objects, by Sarthak Mani (nt 24/07/2015)

Kumari forced to break decades of seclusion (kp 21/07/2015)

Works on Buddhist Circuit begins formally (kp 19/07/2015)

Rs 200 million sought to rebuild Kashthamandap, by Thomas Bogaty /ht 18/07/2 15)

Manakamana reconstruction begins, by Sudip Kaini (kp 17/07/2015)

Separate fund to rebuild lost heritage (kp 16/07/2015)

Discussing Rennovation At Hanumandhoka Complex, by Prem Khatry (rn 14/07/2015)

Freedom and loss: The loss of Bungamati’s wooden universe is a stark reminder of our responsibility, by Abhi Subedi (kp 12/07/2015)

Rebuilding heritage sites: KMC urged to implement restoration policy pronto (ht 12/07/2015)

Resurrecting Kasthamandap: The shrine after which Kathmandu was named withstood many quakes in the last 900 years but came down in this one, by Sarthak Mani Sharma (nt 10/07/2015), Places I remember: I watched the world go by sitting at the window of my grandmother’s house behind Kasthamandap, by Kamal Ratna Tuladhar (kp 11/07/2015)

Buildings of archaeological importance: All eyes on durbars, temples; no attention to private houses, by Anip Ojha (kp 09/07/2015)

Historical objects of Swoyambhu being secured (ht 09/07/2015)

KMC uses app to locate heritage (kp 08/07/2015)

Whiter Culture Studies In New Nepal?, by Prem Khatry (rn 07/07/2015)

Remains of heritage structures damaged in quakes rotting in rain (ht 07/ß7/2015)

Bhaidegah begin restored to its original style, by Jessica Rai (ht 05/07/2015)

Valley’s monuments ‘not in danger’, by Gaurav Thapa (kp 04/07/2015)

Quake-hit libraries struggle to operate in rains, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 27/06/2015)

In a bid to keep history alive: After all, temples are the evidence of the cultural and religious events that would otherwise by dismissed as myths, by Sachi Mulmi (rep 27/06/2015)

After the aftershocks: From Changu to Sankhu the youth are pitching in to help rebuild Kathmandu Valley's historic towns (nt 26/06/2015)

Carving out a niche: Rebuilding temples won’t just restore our heritage, but also create jobs by reviving the woodcarving industry, by Sonia Awale (nt 26/06/2015)

KMC for detailed assessment of heritage houses of Valley (ht 25/06/2015)

Valley lawmakers submit memo to PM (ht 25/06/2015)

Rebuilding heritage monuments will take years, by Sujata Awale (ht 21/06/2015), Damaged heritage to be rebuilt in original form (kp 23/06/2015)

Hope and faith amidst destruction, by Sangita Shrestha and Sabitri Dhakal (ht 20/06/2015)

Retrieving the value of destroyed heritage, by Kai Weise (ht 20/06/2015)

Our worldly heritage: Reviving the cultural energy of Kathmandu Valley is a Nepali as well as South Asian project, by Kanak Mani Dixit (kp 19/06/2015)

Reopening of heritage sites: UNESCO says safety concerns must be priority (ht 13/06/2015), All heritage sites in Valley to reopen tomorrow, by Thomas Bogati (ht 14/06/2015), Heritage sites reopened for public, by Anup Ojha (kp 16/06/2015), Heritage sites reopen, but safety concerns remain: Govt wants to send message to tourists: Nepal is safe UN body says damaged structures could pose threat (ht 16/06/2015), Don’t believe everything you hear, says TourMin, by Sangam Prasain (kp 16/06/2015)

Rebuilding Patan Durbar Square, by Jessica Rai (ht 13/06/2015)

Art experts promise to aid restoration project: The government has been urged to come up with a concrete plan to restore the historical monuments (kp 12/06/2015)

Bhaktapur is waiting for you: Historic town will formally open again to visitors from 15 June, by Peregrine Frissell (nt 12/06/2015), Bhaktapur to open on monday for tourists (kp 14/06/2015)

Manakamana renovation works start: The temple of the wish fulfilling Hindu goddess Bhagwati had tilted 9-12 inches towards the northeast during the quake, by Bhushan Yadav (kp 09/06/2015)

Saving Swayambhu: UNESCO consultant says up to 70 per cent of Swayambhu may have to be rebuilt, by Stéphane Huët (nt 05/06/2015)

Heritage sites to reopen for public from Aug (ht 04/06/2015)

Locals seek permission to rebuild Chandra Binayak (ht 03/06/2015)

Hanumandhoka Palace Museum artifacts at risk: Experts say salvaging the valuables tough as building is too vulnerable (ht 03/06/2015)

Ruins of ancient structures in urgent need of protection, by Thomas Bogaty (ht 31/05/2015), Doleshwor reconstruction starts tomorrow (ht 31/05/2015)

Where history and everyday life mingle, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 31/05/2015)

Faith survives, by Sewa Bhattarai (kp 30/05/2015)

Earthquake response for cultural heritage getting organised, by Kai Weise (ht 30/05/2015)

Our battered libraries: With monsoons almost here,protecting books and manuscripts becomes a major problem for City’s libraries, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 28/05/2015)

Saving culture and history, by Chahana Sigdel (kp 27/05/2015)

Nepal Academy of Music and Drama starts awareness campaign (kp 27/05/2015)

Nepal, the spiritual roots to recovery, by Roger Pol Droit (kp 26/05/2015)

Damaged heritage sites continue to attract visitors: Those visiting these areas of historical and cultural significance say the monuments must be restored, by Som Nath Ghimire (ht 21/05/2015)

Rs 1.5 billion required for reconstruction, says PADT (ht 21/05/2015)

Quake-hit museums to stay shut indefinitely, by Ashok Dahal (rep 21/05/2015)

Finding Bhoto: Invaluable cultural Heritage, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 20/05/2015)

Ancient idol of Lord Bishnu found in village (ht 20/05/2015)

Memories that was Basantapur Durbar Square, by Sabitri Dhakal (kp 20/05/2015)

Machhindranath’s bhoto recovered from debris (ht 19/05/2015)

Call for turning Ratna Mandir into ‘nat’l heritage site’ (kp 20/04/2015)

Saving artefacts, sculptures: UNESCO calls for establishing inventories (ht 18/04/2015)

Manjushree statue in final stage, by Som Nath Ghimire (ht 16/04/2015)

Labyrinthine layers: The more one starts to understand Newari architecture, the more one gets entranced by the cities built in accordance with its age-old aesthetics, by Rachana Chettri (kp 11/04/2015)

KMC preparing inventory of houses more than 100 yrs old, by Thomas Bogaty (ht 09/04/2015)

Government studies Lumbini master plan, by Amrita Anmol (kp 08/04/2015)

Sorhakhutte Pati to be relocated, by Thomas Bogaty (ht 04/04/2015)

Govt wants traditional houses saved (kp 28/03/2015)

Traditional stone spouts face extinction threat: Experts call for action to conserve such ancient taps which also have religious significance (ht 26/03/2015)

Coming soon: The Bagmati Heritage Walkway; A walkway will revive the forgotten cultural heritage along Bagmati river, by Tufan Neupane (nt 13/03/2015)

Preserving Nepal’s soul: United States have been investing heavily in heritage conservation of Nepal, Stéphane Huët (nt 13/03/2015)

DoA urges all to be clear about World Heritage Sites in Nepal: Says Protected Monument Zones are different and they must not be mistaken for WHS (ht 24/02/2015), DoA to request govt to correct errors (kp 01/03/2015)

All that bling: We adorn historical monuments with shallow, sometimes modern, accoutrements as if we were trying to make visible the advances we have made from when the monuments were created, by Dipti Sherchan (kp 14/02/2015)

Swasthani Brata Katha concludes (ht 04/02/2015)

Kakre Bihar to be renovated at Rs 110 million, by Motilal Poudel (kp 27/01/2015)

Pashupati to have 200 solar lights, by Anup Ojha (kp 25/01/2015)

Cremation site workers halt service (kp 14/01/2015), Aryaghat workers’ strike leaves grieving families distraught (ht 14/01/2015), Cremation workers strike demanding better pay, perks, by Sangeet Sangroula (rep 14/01/2015)

Locals urge authorities to relocate Sohrakhutte Paati, by Anup Ojha (kp 14/01/2015)

Buddhism on tour: Nepali and Indian governments must invest in infrastructure development along the proposed Buddhist circuit, by Hari Man Lama (kp 11/01/2015)

Sacred or profane?, by Sewa Bhattarai (rep 09/01/2015)

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