Nepal Prime Minister Shah cites social media as income source
PM Shah has four million followers on Facebook, 1.2 million on YouTube, and half a million followers on X.
The Kathmandu Post
Nepal government recalls six envoys, 17 missions left without ambassadors
The Cabinet decision removes the remaining political appointees, leaving key missions, including India, China and the US, without leadership.
Two decades without new health staff; patients suffer in Nepal’s public hospitals
Outdated staffing norms, recruitment delays and brain drain of medical professionals leave patients waiting in long queues and facing delayed care.
Bird flu outbreaks confirmed in 23 farms across four districts in Nepal
The Department of Livestock Services identifies poor biosecurity and contact with wild birds as key causes behind the spread of the H5N1 virus.
Nepal’s travel and tourism hit hard by Iran war, soaring fuel prices
West Asia conflict drives record jet fuel prices, doubling ticket costs and triggering cancellations during peak tourist season.
US lowers Nepal to Level 2 in travel advisory
Move signals easing of travel restrictions as travellers urged to exercise caution amid potential protests.
Police begin recording statements of Nepal ex-home minister Lekhak
He, along with former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, was arrested for his alleged negligence and recklessness that resulted in human casualties during the Gen Z protest.
Court remands Nepal ex-PM Oli, ex-home minister Lekhak, to five days in custody
They face investigation over deaths during Gen Z protests.
Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister
This marks the first time a leader from the Madhesi community has become prime minister.
Nepal’s Balendra Shah picked as parliamentary party leader, clearing path for prime ministership
With a near two-thirds majority in the House, the party leader is set to be sworn in as the new head of government this Friday.