Nepal to launch women-only passenger bus line
Hyacinth Estrada In a bid to curb violence against women in public spaces, the Nepali government is launching a women-only…
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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
Jheruleene Anne Ramos 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
Carmela Calling 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…
Nepalis reel as social media ban hits daily life
Nepalis are in a panic after the government decided to block Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp and other social media…
Health news: Nepal pledges action against cholera outbreak
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has pledged that his government will step up measures to curb the…
Nepal tightens fertility clinic regulations after teenage egg harvesting scandal
Following a horrifying case of illicit egg extraction from young girls that sparked public anger and urgent calls…
Family appeals for Nepali student Bipin Joshi’s release from captivity
The family of Nepali student Bipin Joshi has called for his immediate release from captivity, as thousands gathered…
Sauraha’s elephant tourism shifts from rides to ‘bush walks’
Sauraha, the gateway to the Chitwan National Park in Nepal, is changing its promotion tactic by adding a…
Uttarakhand floods expose South Asia’s rising monsoon danger
The Nepali government is scrambling to find dozens of its citizens who are thought to be missing after…
Nepal’s plan to legalise polygamy ignites debate
The Nepali government’s plan to legalise polygamy—the practice of having more than one spouse—has sparked heated debate as…
Snakebite death in menstrual shed sparks outcry over practice in Nepal
The death of a 28-year-old woman in a menstrual shed in Kanchanpur district has reignited calls to eradicate…