Nepal: News
21 Dec 2024
Mount EverestNepal's Everest region may restrict helicopter flights amid environmental concerns
The Sagarmatha National Park authorities in Nepal have proposed banning helicopter tours over the Khumbu Valley, including Mount Everest, from 2025.
18 Dec 2024
Saudi ArabiaWhy Pakistan has put over 4,300 beggars on no-fly list
Pakistan has put some 4,300 beggars on the Exit Control List (ECL) to stop them from going abroad.
11 Dec 2024
WorldWhat is Nepal's Gadhimai Festival, dubbed the world's 'bloodiest' event
The Gadhimai festival, a Hindu religious festival celebrated once every five years in southeastern Nepal close to the Indian border, has become infamous as "the world's bloodiest" for its mass animal sacrifices.
20 Nov 2024
Agnipath SchemeArmy chief in Nepal: Gorkhas recruitment into Army on agenda?
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will go on a four-day official visit to Nepal starting Wednesday.
15 Nov 2024
DelhiShraddha Walker's murder-accused boyfriend on Bishnoi gang's hit list: Reports
The Mumbai Police have uncovered a plan by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to target Aftab Poonawalla while investigating the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique.
15 Oct 2024
HBOTrekkers' harrowing journey on Annapurna range set for TV adaptation
ZDF Studios and Paramount's Ananey Studios are teaming up to adapt Daniel Edelson's novel, The Tea House on the Death Pass, into a television series, reported Deadline.
13 Oct 2024
MyanmarWhere does India rank on the Global Hunger Index 2024
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) report for 2024 has placed India at the 105th rank among 127 countries.
01 Oct 2024
KathmanduKathmandu, Nepal: A city of festivals and artisan markets
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is a place where ancient traditions meet modern life.
29 Sep 2024
BegusaraiBihar: Flood alert in 13 districts; 16L people at risk
The Bihar government has put out a flood alert for 13 districts due to the rising water levels in the Kosi, Gandak, and Ganga rivers.
29 Sep 2024
Bay of BengalNepal: 112 killed in rain-induced floods, landslides
The death toll from a string of floods, landslides, and inundations in Nepal has climbed up to 112 in just 24 hours.
23 Sep 2024
BengaluruOver 50 pieces of woman found in fridge; suspect identified
The Bengaluru Police have identified the prime suspect in the alleged murder of a 29-year-old woman, whose dismembered body was discovered inside her refrigerator.
31 Aug 2024
HoustonIndian-origin man charged with murder of Nepalese student in US
An Indian-origin man, Bobby Singh Shah, has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old Nepalese student in Houston, United States.
23 Aug 2024
WorldIndian bus plunges into river in Nepal; 11 killed
At least 11 people were killed after an Indian-registered passenger bus plunged into the Marsyangdi River in Nepal's Tanahun district on Friday, news agency PTI reported.
25 Jul 2024
KathmanduKathmandu plane crash: Why Nepal has poor aviation safety record
A Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft owned by Saurya Airlines crashed during takeoff on Wednesday morning at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.
24 Jul 2024
KathmanduWatch: Video shows exact moment plane crashed at Kathmandu Airport
A Saurya Airlines plane bound for Pokhara crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, resulting in the death of 18 people.
24 Jul 2024
Kathmandu18 dead as plane crashes in Kathmandu, pilot survives
Eighteen people were killed when a Saurya Airlines plane, 9N-AME (CRJ 200), crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, Nepal.
15 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiOli sworn in as Nepal's PM, Modi congratulates counterpart
KP Sharma Oli, the leader of Nepal's largest communist party, was sworn in as the country's Prime Minister for the fourth time on Monday.
12 Jul 2024
Communist Party of NepalNepal PM Prachanda ousted in trust vote
Nepal's Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, popularly known as Prachanda, lost a trust vote in parliament on Friday.
12 Jul 2024
KathmanduNepal landslide: 6 Indians missing after buses fall in river
At least six Indians are among over 60 people reportedly missing in Nepal after an accident triggered by a landslide on Friday.
13 Jun 2024
Afghanistan86% Indian employees struggling at workplaces: Report
A recent report by Gallup reveals that a staggering 86% of Indian employees categorize their current state as "struggling" or "suffering," while a mere 14% consider themselves to be "thriving."
13 Jun 2024
KolkataBangladesh MP Anar was smothered using pillow before being dismembered
More gruesome details into how Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar was murdered and then dismembered in Kolkata have surfaced nearly a month after his death.
13 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi40 Indians killed in Kuwait building fire, PM takes stock
At least 40 Indians have been killed in the Kuwait fire that broke out in a building housing workers in Mangaf city on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs has said.
12 Jun 2024
HimalayasTrek through the hidden kingdom of Mustang, Nepal
The Mustang region, nestled in the Himalayas of Nepal, is a hidden gem that offers an unparalleled trekking experience.
06 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiWhich world leaders will attend PM Modi's swearing-in?
The members of the National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday extended support to incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the government for a third time.
29 May 2024
Mount EverestExplained: Why are so many people dying while climbing Everest
The world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, has witnessed its eighth fatality this year with the death of Indian climber Banshi Lal.
24 May 2024
BangladeshMissing Bangladesh MP skinned, chopped to pieces; butcher arrested
A 24-year-old Bangladeshi man, Jihad Hawaldar, was arrested in Mumbai for his alleged involvement in the brutal murder of Bangladeshi MP Md. Anwarul Azim Anar.
23 May 2024
AntarcticaNavy officer's daughter becomes youngest Indian to scale Mount Everest
Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 16-year-old student from Mumbai, has set a new record by becoming the youngest Indian and the second youngest girl globally to scale Mount Everest from the Nepal side.
23 May 2024
LifestyleBuddha Purnima 2024: A global celebration of enlightenment
Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is the most significant festival in the Buddhist calendar.
12 May 2024
KathmanduNepal's 'Everest Man' sets new record with 29th climb
Nepal's legendary mountaineer, Kami Rita Sherpa, also known as the 'Everest Man,' has set a new world record by scaling Mount Everest for the 29th time.
10 May 2024
DelhiDelhi man arrested for kidnapping, brutalizing minor for 24 hours
A man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly kidnapping an eight-year-old girl and subjecting her to hours of brutality.
08 May 2024
Travel And TourismKathmandu trek essentials: What to pack, how to plan
Kathmandu, the vibrant capital of Nepal, is renowned as the gateway to some of the most iconic treks across the globe.
06 May 2024
Travel And TourismThings to do in Bhaktapur, Nepal
Bhaktapur, nestled in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, is a city that time forgot.
05 May 2024
Nupur SharmaSurat cleric arrested for plotting to kill Nupur Sharma, others
Maulvi Sohel Abubakr Timol, a 27-year-old cleric from Surat, Gujarat, was arrested on Friday for allegedly plotting to assassinate Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and a right-wing organization leader.
29 Apr 2024
TorontoToronto's Hot Docs: Subina Shrestha's 'Devi' unveils activist's courageous journey
Subina Shrestha, a distinguished filmmaker and journalist, has skillfully portrayed the empowering journey of Devi Khadka in her latest offering Devi.
16 Apr 2024
KarachiPakistani woman summoned as 1st husband goes to Noida court
Seema Haider, a Pakistani national who unlawfully entered India last year, has been summoned to appear before a family court in Noida.
27 Mar 2024
ThailandThailand's parliament passes same-sex marriage bill
In a landmark decision, Thailand's parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill that could pave the way for same-sex marriage.
27 Mar 2024
GoaGoa: Nepal mayor's daughter goes missing, found 2 days later
The 36-year-old daughter of a top Nepalese official who went missing from Goa on Monday has been found, police said.
18 Mar 2024
ChinaPokhara is officially Nepal's new tourism capital
In a picturesque ceremony at Barahi Ghat, overlooking the beautiful Phewa Lake, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamla Dahal declared Pokhara the "tourism capital of Nepal."
08 Mar 2024
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)You can now use UPI to make payments in Nepal
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is now available in Nepal, allowing users to scan QR codes and make payments to Nepalese merchants.
08 Mar 2024
MauritiusMaha Shivratri celebrations across South Asia
Maha Shivratri is a sacred Hindu festival celebrated annually with immense fervor and devotion.
28 Feb 2024
Travel And TourismTrek the majestic Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
The Annapurna Circuit, nestled in the heart of Nepal, is a trekking route celebrated for its stunning variety of terrains and cultural wealth.
09 Feb 2024
Mount EverestBring human waste back to base camp: Everest climbers told
Mount Everest climbers will now be required to carry their waste back to the base camp for proper disposal, local authorities have said.
30 Nov 2023
LGBTQ+Nepal becomes first Asian country to register queer marriages
Nepal has become the first South Asian country to register a same-sex marriage, following a Supreme Court order that removed barriers to such unions.
20 Nov 2023
Beauty5 ways Miss Universe 2023 pageant embraced diversity
El Salvador hosted the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, where 84 women competed for the coveted title and honored diversity and beauty beyond limits.
18 Nov 2023
BiharSacred rituals and deep significance of Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja, a venerable Hindu festival, is celebrated with great fervor and devotion in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and the Terai region of Nepal.
13 Nov 2023
TikTokNepal bans TikTok citing disruption of social harmony
Nepal's government banned the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok on Monday, citing its potential to disrupt societal harmony within the nation.
11 Nov 2023
Delhi2.6-magnitude earthquake hits Delhi-NCR
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake struck Delhi on Saturday afternoon at 3:36pm, sending tremors in the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR).
06 Nov 2023
Earthquake5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, rocks Delhi-NCR; 2nd in 3 days
Strong tremors were felt across North India, including Delhi and neighboring areas, on Monday after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal at around 4:14pm.
