Many in the region had only just rebuilt homes that were damaged by a powerful 2015 earthquake. The country is also facing an economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
9 killed, 22 missing in Nepal landslides
At least nine people were killed and 22 reported missing in two separate landslides in Nepal’s Sindhupalchowk district on Sunday, a senior official said.
Nepal to resume visa services after a month
“The resumption of visa services will basically benefit the foreigners who have been staying in Nepal even during the current pandemic,” Ram Chandra Tiwari, information officer at the department told …
Nepal: At least three dead, over two dozen people missing in landslide
At least three people lost their lives and more than two dozen others went missing due to a landslide in Barhabise Rural Municipality-7 of Nepal’s Sindhupalchowk district last night, following heavy …
Nepal: 3 dead, dozens missing in landslide
At least three people lost their lives and more than two dozen others went missing due to a landslide in Barhabise Rural Municipality-7 of Nepal’s Sindhupalchowk district last night, following heavy …
Nepal coronavirus update: Record high single-day Covid-19 cases reported
With 1,454 new cases, Nepal witnessed a record high single-day spike in the number of infections recorded in the last 24 hours …
Youth protests spur change in Nepal’s coronavirus response
The movement marked a victory in getting the government to switch to more reliable tests, cover costs for COVID-19 patients, and provide more personal protective equipment for front-line workers.
Mount Everest: Nepal and China prepare to reveal new height after Covid delay
Competing teams have both completed trips to the summit but plans have been disrupted by the pandemic …
Nepal reports record high daily new COVID-19 cases as situation worsens
The last record high number of daily COVID-19 cases was observed on Sept. 4 with 1,354 new infections in a day. “With the new infections, total COVID-19 cases in Nepal reached 51,919,” said Jageshwor …
Heightened tensions as China and Nepal measure Everest
Ever since Everest was identified as the world’s highest peak in the 19th century its height has been a subject of debate.China and Nepal appear to be locked in a squabble over who has correctly …