One year on, Nepal’s Gen Z uprising sees political change and unmet promises
Hyacinth Estrada Nepal marked the first anniversary of the Gen Z uprising on Tuesday with tributes to those killed in…
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Nepal ramps up rescue and aid efforts amid flood devastation
The Nepali government has stepped up rescue and relief operations in communities ravaged by the August 26 flash…
Nepal-China flood toll hits 768 as international aid pours in
Hazel Camba Nepal and Chinese authorities are intensifying search and rescue operations after devastating floods and mudslides struck their border…
Number of missing Ukrainians in Nepal floods rises to 64
Carmela Calling The number of Ukrainian citizens reported missing following severe floods and landslides in Nepal has risen to 64,…
Nepal flash floods trigger fresh calls for Himalayan risk preparedness, strategy
Flooding in Nepal has raised a troubling question: are warning systems equipped to detect disasters that begin with…
USAID closure and funding cuts leave Nepal facing looming social, health crises
The fallout from the United States’ decision to dismantle USAID is increasingly being felt beyond the loss of…
Exam leak renews concerns over Nepal’s education system
Jheruleene Anne Ramos A recent leak of a question paper for Tribhuvan University’s (TU) Master of Business (MBS) first-semester examination has…
Nepal records steepest decline in 2026 Global Peace Index
Nepal has experienced a significant deterioration in its peacefulness as the Himalayan country fell to its lowest ranking…
Nepal to launch women-only passenger bus line
In a bid to curb violence against women in public spaces, the Nepali government is launching a women-only…
Nepal becomes first in South Asia to institutionalise gender minority rights
Nepal has made history as the first South Asian country to explicitly include the queer community in its…
Mount Everest sets new climbing record in single day
Ciara Mina Hundreds of climbers successfully ascended Mount Everest in a single day, setting a new record with 274 ascents.
Nepal PM Balendra Shah rejects criticism over informal settlement demolitions
Newly elected Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pushed back against mounting criticism over the controversial demolition of informal…
Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s youngest premier in historic post-uprising polls
Rapper-turned-poitician Balendra "Balen" Shah took the oath on Friday, becoming Nepal's youngest prime minister in a historic post-uprising…
Online reactions emerge as Balendra Shah nears victory in Nepal
Social media platforms across the globe have been flooded with messages of judgement for rapper-turned-politician Balendra "Balen" Shah,…
Three contenders vie for Nepal leadership
Nepal's prime ministerial race is starting to take shape ahead of a crucial national election, featuring candidates with…
Investigations link Nepali politicians to controversial Korean Unification Church
Leaked emails dating back to 2017 have linked several prominent Nepalese politicians to the controversial Korean Unification Church.
Health authorities on alert as Nipah virus threatens Nepal
Nepali authorities are on alert as the Nipah virus threatens the Himalayan country following an outbreak in neighbouring…
New Nepal-US pact targets artefact smuggling
Nepal and the United States have formalised a new framework to curb the illegal trade of antiquities, marking…
Nepal gears up for March 2026 polls with new initiatives
Nepal's Election Commission (EC) has intensified preparations for the general election on March 5, 2026, with a wide…
Nepal mourns Bipin Joshi as Hamas confirms his death
Hopes that Nepali student Bipin Joshi remained alive were dashed on Monday as Hamas confirmed his death, two…
Nepali youth target ‘jholeys’ in viral social media trend
A youth-led campaign in Nepal targeting the so-called “jholeys,” or loyal supporters of senior political leaders, has spread…
Nepali female grassroots workers named WHO champions
Nepal's Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) have been awarded the first Public Health Champion Award by the World…
Gen Z revolt tests Nepal’s constitution
As Nepal marked a decade of its 2015 Constitution last week, the Gen Z uprising has forced the…
Youth force PM’s exit as Gen Z uprising shakes Nepal
A youth-led rebellion against censorship and corruption is forcing significant change at the top, resulting in Nepal's largest…