Nepali lawmakers scuffle in House meeting
The situation at the meeting suddenly turned tense after Speaker Devraj Ghimire allowed Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane to go to the rostrum and address…
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Trekking through Himalayan heights to the roof of the world
From Everest aspirants to those wishing to witness the majestic Himalayas up close to porters and guides earning a living, you encounter numerous stories on your walk to the…
35 Nepali workers held captive in Kashmir rescued
The workers had been lured by agents in hopes of stable income, but once they reached Kashmir, their citizenships, mobile phones, and cash were allegedly confiscated and they were…
57 districts in Nepal report dengue infection
Post-monsoon is considered a high transmission season for dengue, but Nepal has witnessed outbreaks of the deadly disease throughout the year, making the country endemic to the…
Nepali President Paudel presents government’s policies and programmes
President Paudel read the government’s policies and programmes, stating that the economy has gradually improved due to the balanced implementation of financial and monetary…
Kami Rita summits Everest 29th time, eyes yet another climb this season
Following Kami Rita is another Sherpa—Pasang Dawa—who has 27 summit titles on the world’s highest mountain.
7 years on, Nepal and China still at odds over Belt and Road Initiative execution
Bureaucrats and politicians blame geopolitics for delay, apart from Nepali leaders’ reluctance to take Chinese loans.
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.
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.