Child marriage and teenage pregnancies afflict Nepal’s Achham district
Despite being outlawed, underage marriages persist. As teenagers elope and often get pregnant, parents are forced to arrange their marriages.
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Nepali writer Krishna Bajgai discusses writing journey, role as president of a Nepali literary organisation in UK
For 24 years, I’ve called Europe home. Even during my time in Nepal, I wrote and shared literature. While I’m known as a diasporic writer, not all my works fall under that…
PM Dahal assures making diplomatic efforts to repatriate Nepalis serving in Russian army
The families of Nepalis serving in the Russian Army had staged a sit-in in Kathmandu, demanding the repatriation of Nepali recruits from the Russian Army.
Rain expected to provide Nepal respite from heat, forest fires and air pollution
The last time the country witnessed good rainfall was in the third week of March. Met office forecasts more rainfall over next few days.
Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa meets top leaders in Kathmandu
The leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations and cooperation so far and discussed the whole gamut of bilateral relations to elevate economic and development…
India and China make tall promises at Nepal Investment Summit
China on Sunday announced exempting visa fees for Nepali travelers starting May 1 and launching of commercial flights to Nepal’s two new international airports. India, on the…
Toxic air is giving young children asthma
The ongoing forest fires, vehicular and industrial emissions, and the burning of agriculture residue throughout the country have made the air toxic, exacerbating asthma problems…
Prime Minister Dahal calls for foreign investment in Nepal
Prime Minister Dahal said Nepal has immense potential for consumer-driven growth with over 60 percent of Nepal's population falling within the working-age group and a rapidly…
Qatari Emir Al-Thani, Nepali President Paudel hold talks
During the meeting, matters related to bilateral interests and diplomatic relations were discussed.
Nepal to test Indian spice brands for pesticides after Hong Kong, Singapore ban
Experts say the presence of ethylene oxide, which is a flammable colourless gas with a sweet odour, in the spices, is quite concerning, as varieties of the products of both the…