Kathmandu, June 25 -- The Hidden Treasure has opened applications for Miss Nepal 2025.

The eligibility criteria require participants to be between 18 and 27 years old and have a minimum height of 5'3". Applicants must also hold Nepali citizenship. Registration is free, and applications close on July 10.

The event announcement programme took place at the Plaza Hotel on Tuesday. Emcee Arina Shrestha introduced Miss Nepal 2023, Srichha Pradhan, who shared her experience representing Nepal at Miss World. Quoting a line inspired by her time in Vermont, the US, she emphasised the value of taking unconventional paths.

Pradhan also spoke about her initiative 'Pancha Pranali', which she described as a framework highlighting Nepal's philanthropi...