Kathmandu: Nepal plunged into unprecedented chaos on Monday as violent protests spiraled out of control, leaving at least 22 people dead and more than 400 injured in Kathmandu and surrounding districts. Protesters stormed the Parliament building, looted weapons from security forces, and set fire to key installations, including the residences of the Prime Minister and.
Kathmandu: Nepal has recorded its first death from the new Omicron sub-variants of Covid-19, marking the first Covid-related fatality in over two years. The death was confirmed in Biratnagar, where a 39-year-old woman admitted to Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital died early Tuesday morning. The woman was brought to the hospital at 4:20 a.m..
Kathmandu: Nepal on Monday warned its citizens travelling to Gulf countries through India against using fake documents, citing increased detentions by immigration authorities. Nepali Embassy in India urged the Nepali citizens travelling to foreign countries for employment to obtain labour approval (Labour Permit) and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from Nepal’s Department of Foreign Employment or.
Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh), May 12: Having already booked their place in the SAFF U19 Championship semifinals, India will aim to secure the top spot in Group B when they face Nepal at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here on Tuesday. India kicked off the tournament with an 8-0 rout of Sri Lanka last Friday in head.
Kathmandu: Nepal experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 on Tuesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). According to the NCS, the earthquake struck at a depth of 25 kilometers, which increases the likelihood of aftershocks. The NCS posted on X with the details: “EQ of M: 4.0, On: 15/04/2025 04:39:02 IST, Lat: 28.76 N, Long: 82.01.
Kathmandu: Nepal is grappling with multiple forest fires, leading to a dramatic increase in burn cases in hospitals treating affected individuals. The Nepal Cleft and Burn Centre, also known as Kirtipur Hospital, is overwhelmed by the number of burn patients, forcing them to transfer several victims to other facilities daily. Dr. Kiran Nakarmi, the director.
Kathmandu: Teachers in Nepal, organized by the Nepal Teachers’ Federation, launched a general strike in the school sector on Monday, pressing for the implementation of a new School Education Act. The strike aims to escalate pressure on the government to address their demands, as reported by local media. As the main representative body for school.
Kathmandu: The skyline of Kathmandu is currently engulfed in a thick layer of pollution that has persisted for weeks, greatly affecting visibility and causing flight delays. Residents are experiencing health issues such as itchy eyes, sore throats, and burning sensations in their noses due to the pervasive grey haze. “I recently recovered from a bad.
Kathmandu: Former King Gyanendra Shah has been accused of being the main architect behind the violent protests that have erupted across Nepal this week. During a crucial meeting of pro-republican political parties convened by Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, Shah was identified as the primary instigator of the violent demonstrations. The parties charged him with.
Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress, Nepal’s ruling party, along with the opposition Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), has called for action against former King Gyanendra Shah, holding him accountable for the recent violent protests demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy. However, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), which supported the demonstrations, warned the government against involving.
Kathmandu: The Indian Embassy in Nepal marked the 60th anniversary of the Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day in a ceremony held in Kathmandu on Friday. The event saw participation from distinguished Members of Parliament, senior officials, ITEC alumni, and graduates from Indian academic institutions. Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Arzu Rana Deuba, attended as the Chief.
