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…
A new approach to legislation in Nepal
It is inappropriate to issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session and to delay bill proceedings during parliamentary sessions. It is the government's responsibility to…
Nepali labourers’ harsh reality as world marks May Day
Workers in Nepal are often subjected to subpar working conditions and exploitation at the hands of employers. Despite these circumstances, they are forced to undertake such jobs…
Regulatory void complicates child adoption process in Nepal
While international adoptions have been banned over child trafficking and abuse concerns, domestic adoptions are also not easy.
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…