Total coronavirus infections in Nepal crossed 200,000 on Wednesday, as health workers say the Himalayan nation was facing a “catastrophic” situation. In the last 24 hours there were 2,569 new cases …
Nepal’s Second Wave of Coronavirus Leaves Mt Everest Deserted
The pandemic is seeing a second wave in Nepal. The tourism industry has been affected the most, with Mt Everest once again standing deserted with no mountaineers. The Himalayan range is empty and so …
Foreign secretary Harsh Shringla to visit Nepal
Shringla’s visit will come close on the heels of a two-day trip to Kathmandu last week by the Indian Army chief, Gen MM Naravane …
Foreign Secretary Shringla’s visit to Nepal on the cards: Nepal govt sources
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringlas visit to Nepal is on the cards and the final decision is yet to be taken, said Nepal government sources.
Nepal e-shopping booms under Covid-19
For the third year in a row, 11.11 has taken urban middle class Nepal by storm. “For us, 11.11 is the biggest sale day in the world led by Alibaba and every November eleventh is a learning process,” …
Nepal e-shopping booms under Covid-19
For the third year in a row, 11.11 has taken urban middle class Nepal by storm. “For us, 11.11 is the biggest sale day in the world led by Alibaba and every November eleventh is a learning process,” …
Nepal to provide free COVID-19 tests and treatment as cases surge
KATHMANDU (Reuters) – Nepal will provide free COVID-19 tests and treatment, an aide to the prime minister said on Tuesday, as the total number of infections was set to cross the 200,000 mark.The move …
India refocuses on Nepal relations with diplomatic visit
Kathmandu is firmly on India’s diplomatic radar. Following the visit of Army Chief General M.M. Naravane a few days ago, Foreign Secretary Harshvardhan Shringla is headed to Kathmandu later this month …
Death comes before justice for Koshi flood victims in Nepal
In 1968, the Koshi river swept away hundreds of homes, destroying land and livelihoods, yet generations later villagers in Nepal’s Sunsari district are still waiting for help from the Indian and Nepal …
Anatomy of disaster recoveries: Tangible and intangible short-term recovery dynamics following the 2015 Nepal earthquakes
May 2015 Nepal earthquakes and aftershocks had catastrophic impacts on rural households living in biophysical extremes. Recoveries from natural hazards that become disasters have tangible and …