Many airports, for example those in Achham, Doti, Bajura, Bajhang, Rukum, Darchula, Jiri, Rolpa and Kalikot, were lifelines for locals as there were no roads, said Sanjiv Gautam, former CAAN director …
Two elderly men die of cold in earthquake hit Jajarkot district of Nepal
Two elderly men living in makeshift tents died from cold in Nepal’s Jajarkot district, which was an epicentre of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that caused a huge loss of life and property.
Australia provides Rs51 million for quake relief to Nepal
The Oceanian nation said it will contribute financial aid for work activities through the World Food Programme in the affected areas.
EU provides 2 million Euros in humanitarian aid for Nepal to help people affected by earthquake
The European Union has provided a 2 million Euro aid package to provide relief to the people impacted by the earthquake that struck Nepal earlier this month.
Nepal bans TikTok for ‘disrupting social harmony,’ demands regulation of social media app
More than 2.2 million people use TikTok in Nepal. The app has been banned with immediate effect due to concerns that it is ‘disrupting social harmony’ …
Nepal To Probe China-Financed Pokhara Airport: Report
Following The New York Times’ expose on the construction quality and cost irregularities at the Pokhara airport financed by Chinese state-owned firms, Nepal’s anti-corruption agency has initiated an …
Nepal Is Investigating New Airport Made by China
After a Times article about the cost and quality of Pokhara airport, which Chinese state-owned firms financed and built, Nepal’s anti-corruption agency said it was looking into the project.
Tihar celebration starts today in Nepal, devotees feed ravens to appease the god of death
Nepal celebrates today the first day of the festival of lights called Tihar. It is the second biggest festival of Hindus in Nepal after Dashain. The celebration starts by feeding crows which is …
At least 20 churches destroyed as Nepal earthquake kills over 150
Several churches collapsed in Nepal after a devastating earthquake of 6 4 magnitude struck remote western parts of the South Asian country last week, causing widespread destruction and over 150 …
This festival in Nepal celebrates dogs in a wonderful way
I love dogs. You love dogs. Your giggly toddler loves dogs, and your grouchy old dad will always crack a smile for a pup. But in Nepal, it’s not enough to …