Landslides triggered by severe rainfall in Nepal’s eastern mountains have killed at least 11 people. The landslides occurred on Sunday, sweeping through two villages.
Eastern Nepal hit by Monsoon: At least 18 dead in landslides, flood; evacuations underway, authorities warn of heavy rain
At least 18 people died in landslides and flooding in Ilam, Eastern Nepal, over the past 24 hours, with authorities expecting the death toll to rise.
2-year-old girl chosen in Nepal as new living goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists
A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in a Kathmandu alley to a temple palace Tuesday during the country’s longest and most significant …
2-Year-Old Girl Selected as Nepal’s New Living Goddess: ‘She Was Just My Daughter Yesterday,’ Says Dad
Two-year-old Aryatara Shakya was named as Nepal’s new Kumari — or virgin goddess — in the capital Kathmandu on Tuesday, Sept. 30, according to a report.
Nepal’s Uprising: Can Democracy Survive the Next Test?
A sweeping social media ban helped topple Nepal’s government. The harder task now is delivering reforms and elections that restore democratic trust.
All about Sudan Gurung, the activist behind Nepal’s Gen Z protests against social media ban
This unrest has brought to the forefront Sudan Gurung, the president of the NGO Hami Nepal, who has become a symbolic leader for change.
After the youthquake: Nepal’s fragile path to democratic renewal
The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry has estimated that arson and looting resulted in losses of about US $571 million to private property. The private sector contributes about …
From Morocco to Nepal, Gen Z Is Using Discord To Rise Up
Reuters reported that membership in the GenZ 212, which derived its name from Morocco’s area code, has soared in recent days—jumping from 3,000 last week to 130,000 on Thursday.
Nepal chooses a 2-year-old girl as new living goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists
A 2-year-old girl has been chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess, known as the Kumari. Aryatara Shakya replaces the previous Kumari, who has followed the tradition of stepping down upon reaching …
How Gen Z-led protests put Nepal’s 1st female prime minister in power
Nepal became the third South Asia country to have its government toppled by protesters in recent years. Generation Z youth led the movement, which was triggered and shaped by social media.