EAM Jaishankar calls on Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal in Kathmandu EAM Jaishankar visits Nepal for first time in 2024, to co-chair India-Nepal Joint Commission & meet Nepal PM. The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024
Jaishankar to begin two-day visit to Nepal on January 4, power pacts on agenda External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar heads to Kathmandu for a two-day visit on January 4 and The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024
Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane convicted of raping a minor NEW DELHI: Nepal's former national cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane was on Friday convicted by a court in Kathmandu for the rape of a minor. The Times of India · Dec 29, 2023
Milestone for LGBTQ+ rights as Nepal hosts South Asia's first trans marriage Nepal has registered its first LGBTQ+ marriage in what is being hailed as a victory for transgender and same-sex couples in conservative South Asia. Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2023
‘This is a place of power’: Jan Kath honours its work in Nepal with a new gallery Jan Kath’s Rug + Art Space is a new gallery and showroom in the heart of Kathmandu’s sacred temples district Wallpaper · Nov 13, 2023
Nepal, Oman qualify for next year's T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: Nepal and Oman secured spots in the upcoming T20 World Cup following their victories in the Asia Qualifier's final matches held in Kathmandu. The tournament is set to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States next year. The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
Kathmandu Newa Chhe’n, Brisbane: Where the chips chilli comes as hot as you like The restaurant may be located in a Queenslander house in inner-city Brisbane. But inside it evokes Nepal – and those in the know ask for the special menu The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2023
Nepal’s migrant workers suffering ‘alarming’ rate of fertility problems Doctors say high stress, heat and harsh living conditions may be the cause of low sperm counts in men returning from the Gulf The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023
AP Week in Pictures: Asia | Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2023 Participants bowed to pay respects to the People’s Heroes Monument during a ceremony marking Martyrs Day at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. In Jakarta, Indonesia, soldiers performed in a parade marking the 78th anniversary of the Indonesian armed forces. In Kathmandu, Nepal, women pulled a chariot during Indra Jatra, a festival… The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Kathmandu’s map strategy comes undone as China’s ‘wolf-diplomacy’ opens wounds Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had released a statement asserting that it ‘stands firm and clear on its political and administrative map’ The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023
Saudia Airlines will be the first international airline to arrive at KIA’s T-2 Int'l flights from KIA's T-2 start Tues. Saudia Airlines flight SV 866 from Jeddah 1st to arrive at 10.15am. 1st int'l departure at 11.50am. 2 Indigo flights to Colombo & Male at 12.10 & 1.05pm. Oman Air to Muscat at 3.40pm & Royal Nepal Airlines to Kathmandu at 5.30pm. Arrivals:… The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
The abaya ban in French schools In this edition, the contentious issue of how some Muslim women and girls dress captures the headlines here in France with once again, the spotlight being on clothing in schools. Also the missing women of Peru where thousands disappear yearly primarily due to human trafficking, prostitution and gender violence. Plus… France 24 · Sep 8, 2023
Previous governments did not focus on building infrastructure at LAC: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Govt has significantly improved border infrastructure in last 9 yrs, including along China border, says. EAM Jaishankar. The infrastructure push will determine India's response to security challenges, EAm said. Raxaul-Kathmandu railway project in final stages, Bhutan-Assam border to open for more tourists, trilateral Highway project with Myanmar facing security challenges. The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023
Indian transport pioneers brought ‘modernisation and change’ to Nepal, says former envoy The first generation of Indian transport entrepreneurs brought “modernisation and change” to Nepal in the 1960s, former Indian envoy to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, said on July 29, 2023. The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023 One of the world’s most dangerous places to fly: Nepal grapples with deadly air crashes The expansion of air travel has brought huge benefits to the mountainous country – but a poor safety record puts jobs and tourism at risk
Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 2023 Six killed in Nepal tourist helicopter crash KATHMANDU: All six people aboard a tourist helicopter in Nepal were killed when it crashed soon after take-off in the Everest region on Tuesday, aviation authorities said.
Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023 Activists hail Nepal ruling allowing same-sex marriage KATHMANDU: Same-sex couples in Nepal said on Friday they were preparing to register their marriages after the Supreme Court issued a temporary order clearing the way for gay marriage for the first time in the largely conservative country.
The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023 Prachanda used his India visit to his political benefit, parry domestic criticism Opposition parties and Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s critics have accused him of handing over the multi-billion-dollar projects to India on a platter, without any competitive bidding; and they have accused him of pandering to Nepali nationalist sections and appeasing Narendra Modi with his puja rituals display at the Mahakaleshwar temple…
Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023 Himalayan glaciers melting 65 percent faster than previous decade: study KATHMANDU - Himalayan glaciers providing critical water to nearly two billion people are melting faster than ever before due to climate change, exposing communities to unpredictable and costly disasters, scientists warned Tuesday.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023 If it’s broken, they fix it: four fashion brands that give their garments a second life From a word-of-mouth mending service to decades-old circular-fashion initiatives, meet four labels extending their garments’ lives through repair programs
The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023 Kathmandu Mayor bans Bollywood films after Adipurush row He described the dialogue as misleading as Sita is believed to have been the daughter of King Janak of Janakpur. The controversy in Nepal is the latest to hit the film which has been in the eye of a controversy over controversial dialogue.
Reuters · May 29, 2023 From highs to lows, Everest record breaker sees 'no future' in Nepal Kami Rita Sherpa had stood at the top of world just days earlier, exultant at having summited Mount Everest for a record 28th time.
Reuters · May 25, 2023 Nepali sherpa with record Everest summits behind him says he'll keep climbing A Nepali climber who scaled Mount Everest for a record 28th time this week, the most by any mountaineer, said on Thursday he had no immediate plans to hang up his climbing boots.
Reuters · May 20, 2023 Britain’s record holding climber says Everest is 'dry, more rocky' Mount Everest is losing snow and turning "dry and rocky", British climber Kenton Cool, who made his 17th ascent of the world’s highest peak this week, the most by a foreigner, said on Saturday.
Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023 Two more climbers die on Everest KATHMANDU: Two more climbers have died on Everest, expedition organisers said on Thursday, bringing to seven the number of deaths on the world’s highest peak in the spring climbing season.