Rabindra Puri: Rebuilding and restoring heritage sites

Rabindra Puri (2022). Rabindra Puri: Rebuilding and restoring heritage sites. The Annapurna Express. 4 October.

Mona Lisa of the East: A long lost Nepali woodcarving rediscovered

Bibek Sitaula (2021). Mona Lisa of the East: A long lost Nepali woodcarving rediscovered. The Himalayan. 2 September.

Hunting for Nepal's stolen idols

Deepak Adhikari (2021). Hunting for Nepal's stolen idols. Nikkei. 1 September.

US hands over lost antiques to Nepal

The Himalayan Times (2021). US hands over lost antiques to Nepal. The Himalayan Times. 3 April.

US government hands over lost antiquities to Nepal

Khabarhub (2021). US government hands over lost antiquities to Nepal. Khabarhub. 2 April.

Replicating Nepal's stolen gods

Alisha Sijapati (2020). Replicating Nepal's stolen gods. Nepali Times. 21 February.

Most retrieved idols yet to be restored

The Himalayan Times (2018). Most retrieved idols yet to be restored. The Himalayan Times. 16 April.

Bringing our Gods home

Sahina Shrestha (2018). Bringing our Gods home. Nepali Times. 6 April.

The Met Will Return Looted Statues of Sages and Goddesses to Both India and Nepal

Sarah Cascone (2018). The Met Will Return Looted Statues of Sages and Goddesses to Both India and Nepal. ArtNet News. 5 April.

New York Met returns stolen idols to Nepal

AFP (2018). New York Met returns stolen idols to Nepal. The Nation. 5 April.

Stolen idols returned to Nepal

The Himalayan Times (2018). Stolen idols returned to Nepal. The Himalayan Times. 4 April.

Nepali artefacts taken to Denmark: 'Six decades on, too easy to call collectors thieves'

OnlineKhabar (2018). Nepali artefacts taken to Denmark: 'Six decades on, too easy to call collectors thieves'. OnlineKhabar. 1 February.

50 ancient idols, statues of deities restored

Ujjwal Satyal (2018). 50 ancient idols, statues of deities restored. The Himalayan Times. 5 January.

Home isn't where the art is

Sanyukta Shrestha (2017). Home isn't where the art is. The Kathmandu Post. 16 December.

Idols stolen from Lalitpur's Rudrayani Temple

The Himalayan Times (2017). Idols stolen from Lalitpur's Rudrayani Temple. The Himalayan Times. 24 November.

Campaigners call to preserve rubble from archaeological buildings

OnlineKhabar (2017). Campaigners call to preserve rubble from archaeological buildings. OnlineKhabar. 15 September.

Himachal Pradesh police recover stolen idols worth several crores, arrest two Nepalese

Anand Bodh (2017). Himachal Pradesh police recover stolen idols worth several crores, arrest two Nepalese. The Times of India. 20 August.

Missing a creative curator

Kanak Mani Dixit (2017). Missing a creative curator. Nepali Times. 28 July.

Monastery rebuilding delay angers monks

Anup Ojha (2017). Monastery rebuilding delay angers monks. The Kathmandu Post. 13 July.

Idols worth crores yet to be recovered from abroad

R. Sivaraman (2017). Idols worth crores yet to be recovered from abroad. The Hindu. 11 July.

The tussle for Kasthamandap

Sanjit Bhakta (2017). The tussle for Kasthamandap. The Kathmandu Post. 1 July.

Nepal gets four stolen idols back from US

The Himalayan Times (2017). Nepal gets four stolen idols back from US. The Himalayan Times. 19 June.

Religious figures returned

Nepali Times (2017). Religious figures returned. Nepali Times. 18 June.

SSB seizes antique idol being smuggled to Nepal

IANS (2017). SSB seizes antique idol being smuggled to Nepal. India. 27 April.

Lowest bidders threaten Nepal's quake-hit heritage

AFP (2017). Lowest bidders threaten Nepal's quake-hit heritage. The Daily Mail. 24 March.

At Bhaktapur Durbar Square today

Sabitri Dhakal (2017). At Bhaktapur Durbar Square today. The Himalayan Times. 26 February.

Police clueless about stolen Dattatreaya Statuette

eKantipur (2017). Police clueless about stolen Dattatreaya Statuette. eKantipur. 22 February.

4 held with ancient Buddha idol

The Kathmandu Post (2017). 4 held with ancient Buddha idol. The Kathmandu Post. 16 February.

गोरखपुर में पांच करोड़ की मूर्ति बरामद तस्कर गिरफ्तार

Smuggler arrested with lord buddha stolen in Gorakhpur

Patrika (2017). गोरखपुर में पांच करोड़ की मूर्ति बरामद तस्कर गिरफ्तार. Patrika. 5 February.

Locals obstruct temple rebuilding, demand participatio

Gyan P Neupane (2017). Locals obstruct temple rebuilding, demand participatio. My Republica. 25 January.

Police recover most of stolen idols but culprits still at alarge

D B Buda (2017). Police recover most of stolen idols but culprits still at alarge. My Republica. 9 January.

Police looking for Jumla's stolen idols arrest other criminals

D B Buda (2017). Police looking for Jumla's stolen idols arrest other criminals. My Republica. 7 January.

14 Chandannath idols recovered

L.P. Devkota (2017). 14 Chandannath idols recovered. The Kathmandu Post. 4 January.

Bringing the gods home

Saurav Karki (2017). Bringing the gods home. The Kathmandu Post. 3 January.

Police find new lead on stolen idols from Jumla

Kamal Pariyar (2016). Police find new lead on stolen idols from Jumla. My Republica. 27 December.

Ancient idols of gods under serious threat in Nepal

Deepak Kharel (2016). Ancient idols of gods under serious threat in Nepal. My Republica. 26 December.

'Stolen' Dattatreya idol found in wardrobe inside the temple

My Republica (2016). 'Stolen' Dattatreya idol found in wardrobe inside the temple. My Republica. 5 December.

Chandannath Temple Guthi committee, priest suspended

DB Buda (2016). Chandannath Temple Guthi committee, priest suspended. My Republica. 3 December.

2 Nepalese henchmen of idol racket kingpin held

Express News Service (2016). 2 Nepalese henchmen of idol racket kingpin held. The New Indian Express. 30 November.

ICE HSI, Tamil Nadu Police arrest major India-based artifact smugglers

ICE (2016). ICE HSI, Tamil Nadu Police arrest major India-based artifact smugglers. ICE. 30 November.

Khalanga shut for third day over temple robbery

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Khalanga shut for third day over temple robbery. The Kathmandu Post. 30 November.

Chandannath temple robbery: Jumla headquarters shut from past 3 days

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Chandannath temple robbery: Jumla headquarters shut from past 3 days. The Kathmandu Post. 29 November.

28 idols stolen from Chandannath Temple overnight

D B Buda (2016). 28 idols stolen from Chandannath Temple overnight. My Republica. 28 November.

28 ancient idols stolen from Chandannath

LP Devkota (2016). 28 ancient idols stolen from Chandannath. The Kathmandu Post. 28 November.

16 idols stolen from Jumla's Chandannath temple

The Kathmandu Post (2016). 16 idols stolen from Jumla's Chandannath temple. The Kathmandu Post. 27 November.

A temple in the heart of Capital remains in ruins

Anup Ojha (2016). A temple in the heart of Capital remains in ruins. The Kathmandu Post. 6 November.

Four sent to judicial custody for stealing 4-century-old Buddha idols

The Himalayan Times (2016). Four sent to judicial custody for stealing 4-century-old Buddha idols. The Himalayan Times. 19 October.

Rani Pokhari reconstruction to resume this week

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Rani Pokhari reconstruction to resume this week. The Kathmandu Post. 12 September.

Unesco concerned about inappropriate rebuilding of Ranipokhari

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Unesco concerned about inappropriate rebuilding of Ranipokhari. The Kathmandu Post. 1 September.

Balgopaleshwar Temple reconstruction suspended

My Republica (2016). Balgopaleshwar Temple reconstruction suspended. My Republica. 30 August.

Police recover 400-yr old stolen idols, ornaments

The Kathmandu Post (2016). Police recover 400-yr old stolen idols, ornaments. The Kathmandu Post. 21 August.

Kathmandu Valley is not danger listed again

Kai Weise (2016). Kathmandu Valley is not danger listed again. The Himalayan Times. 23 July.

Thefts of idols on rise in Bhaktapur

Himalayan News Service (2016). Thefts of idols on rise in Bhaktapur. The Himalayan Times. 12 May.

Ancient Brahmayani statues stolen from Bhaktapur temple

Rastriya Samachar Samiti (2016). Ancient Brahmayani statues stolen from Bhaktapur temple. The Himalayan Times. 11 May.

One year on: an update from Nepal's earthquake-damaged heritage sites

Erich Theophile (2016). One year on: an update from Nepal's earthquake-damaged heritage sites. Apollo. 26 April.

Theft of ancient idol: Himachal trying to extradite suspect from Nepal

IANS (2016). Theft of ancient idol: Himachal trying to extradite suspect from Nepal. Business Standard. 15 March.

The Gods are still leaving

Sewa Bhattarai (2016). The Gods are still leaving. The Kathmandu Post. 9 January.

Bhimsengola shop burgled

The Himalayan Times (2015). Bhimsengola shop burgled. The Himalayan Times. 26 December.

Police draw blank in idol theft case

Anup Ojha (2015). Police draw blank in idol theft case. The Kathmandu Post. 21 December.

Idols, sculptures of damaged sites safe: DoA

Gaurav Thapa (2015). Idols, sculptures of damaged sites safe: DoA. The Kathmandu Post. 14 December.

No cultural artefact has been stolen from damaged monuments, DoA claims

Gaurav Thapa (2015). No cultural artefact has been stolen from damaged monuments, DoA claims. The Kathmandu Post. 13 December.

500-year-old conch stolen

The Kathmandu Post (2015). 500-year-old conch stolen. The Kathmandu Post. 15 November.

A Market Transcendent: Demand for Himalayan Bronze Is on the Rise

Lucian Harris (2015). A Market Transcendent: Demand for Himalayan Bronze Is on the Rise. Blouin ArtInfo. 20 September.

4 theft cases reported in Capital

The Himalayan Times (2015). 4 theft cases reported in Capital. The Himalayan Times. 16 September.

Extradition hitch keeps Kullu temple theft accused in Nepal

Bhanu P Lohumi (2015). Extradition hitch keeps Kullu temple theft accused in Nepal. The Tribune. 4 August.

Protecting the ruins

Sarthak Mani (2015). Protecting the ruins. Nepali Times. 24 July.

'Criminology tools can curb illicit trade in artefacts'

Himalayan News Service (2015). 'Criminology tools can curb illicit trade in artefacts'. The Himalayan Times. 16 July.

Queensland Art Gallery may have to return stolen antiquities

Michaela Boland (2015). Queensland Art Gallery may have to return stolen antiquities. The Australian. 19 June.

Nepalese call for return of stolen statues after quakes

Alexandre Capron, Joy Lynn Davis (2015). Nepalese call for return of stolen statues after quakes. France 24. 19 May.

Ancient jewel-studded vest missing after Nepal quake

IANS (2015). Ancient jewel-studded vest missing after Nepal quake. One India. 9 May.

Ancient jewel-studded vest missing after Nepal quake

IANS (2015). Ancient jewel-studded vest missing after Nepal quake. One India. 9 May.

Nepal's Only National Art Collection in Peril After Earthquake

Benjamin Sutton (2015). Nepal's Only National Art Collection in Peril After Earthquake. Hyperallergic. 8 May.

Looters prowl as Nepal's treasures SPILL INTO VIEW

Deutsche Presse Agentur (2015). Looters prowl as Nepal's treasures SPILL INTO VIEW. The Nation. 7 May.

A Nepal temple will receive devotees today amid fears of looting

AFP (2015). A Nepal temple will receive devotees today amid fears of looting. Deccan Chronicle. 4 May.

A Nepal temple will receive devotees today amid fears of looting

AFP (2015). A Nepal temple will receive devotees today amid fears of looting. Deccan Chronicle. 4 May.

Empty temples, stolen gods

eKantipur (2015). Empty temples, stolen gods. eKantipur. 8 April.

Manhattan Prosecutors Say New York Art Dealer Played Role in Sale of Stolen Artifacts

Graham Bowley (2015). Manhattan Prosecutors Say New York Art Dealer Played Role in Sale of Stolen Artifacts. The New York Times. 2 April.

Brooklyn Art Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Ancient Artifacts for $500K

James Fanelli (2015). Brooklyn Art Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Ancient Artifacts for $500K. DNA Info. 2 April.

7 held with ancient Buddha statue

Rajendra Nath (2015). 7 held with ancient Buddha statue. eKantipur. 6 February.

Stolen idols: Preservation and cataloguing must complement repatriation of stolen Nepali art

eKantipur (2014). Stolen idols: Preservation and cataloguing must complement repatriation of stolen Nepali art. eKantipur. 4 April.

Back where they belong

Bhrikuti Rai (2013). Back where they belong. Nepali Times. 20 December.

Christie's removes stolen Nepal artworks

Kunda Dixit (2013). Christie's removes stolen Nepal artworks. Nepali Times. 22 March.

Patan's crown jewel: Sundari Chok gets a facelift after 360 years

Kunda Dixit (2010). Patan's crown jewel: Sundari Chok gets a facelift after 360 years. Nepali Times. 27 August.

Tibet to return Nepal's ancient stolen statues

Reuters (2007). Tibet to return Nepal's ancient stolen statues. Hindustan Times. 18 June.

Indian police recover statue stolen from Bhutan

Kuensel (2002). Indian police recover statue stolen from Bhutan. Kuensel. 10 June.

In the land of gods, thieves have a field day

Ramayata Limbu (2001). In the land of gods, thieves have a field day. Nepali Times. 28 September.

The Valley Where the Gods Have Vanished

Martin Spice (2000). The Valley Where the Gods Have Vanished. South China Morning Post. 3 September.

Return of the gods

Sujata Tuladhar (2000). Return of the gods. Nepali Times. 16 August.

Gods in exile

Kanak Mani Dixit (1999). Gods in exile. Himal. 1 October.

Police Nab Antique Thief, Seize 700-year-old statue

Associated Press (1994). Police Nab Antique Thief, Seize 700-year-old statue. Associated Press. 20 December.

Thieves rob 'living museum'

Shyam Bahadur (1991). Thieves rob 'living museum'. The Advertiser. 11 July.

Thieves Plundering Art for Foreigners in Nepal

Binaya Guruacharya (1986). Thieves Plundering Art for Foreigners in Nepal. Associated Press. 28 August.

Artifact theft is big business in Nepal

Bhola Rana (1985). Artifact theft is big business in Nepal. United International Press. 2 April.

Nepal: Thieves destroy a cultural heritage

Kunda Dixit (1984). Nepal: Thieves destroy a cultural heritage. Inter Press Service. 8 May.