In one of South Asia’s poorest countries, migrants who have lost jobs are returning home to farm – but finding that is perilous too …
Pristine Logistics ties up with Valley Group to operate Nepal’s Birgunj Terminal
Birgunj is Nepal’s only rail-linked terminal … We shall be working with them for increasing business for both,” Kumar said.
FEATURE-No jobs, few crops: Coronavirus and pests leave Nepal fearing hunger
Two months ago, Krishna Prasad Jaisi lost his job as a chef in neighbouring India when the coronavirus pandemic shut down the hotel where he worked. With the business still closed, he’s unsure he’ll …
Scientists discover fault system in southeastern Nepal
A newly identified fault system in southeastern Nepal has the potential to cause earthquakes in a densely populated area, according to two University of Alberta scientists who were part of an …
India ‘distorting facts’ about Ayodhya, Ram: Nepal PM Oli
In another attack on India, Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Oli claimed on Monday that India has tweaked facts about Lord Ram and declared Ayodhya as his land, while he actually had his roots in Nepal.
‘Real’ Ayodhya in Nepal, Lord Ram was born here, claims Nepal PM KP Oli; BJP slams remark
“Although the real Ayodhya lies at Thori in the west of Birgunj, India has claimed the Indian site as the birthplace of Lord Ram,” Oli said.
Nepal’s Government Actively Targets Religious Minorities
Government authorities and media outlets in Nepal are utilizing the global COVID-19 pandemic as a cover for the arbitrary arrests and denial of fundamental rights of religious minorities.
82 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Nepal
Kathmandu, Jul 12 () Nepal’s COVID-19 cases jumped to 16,801 after 82 new infections were reported, while 38 people have succumbed to the coronavirus, a senior health official said on Sunday. The …
Ways Nepal can rebound from COVID-19
A s the global pandemic and shut-downs caused by COVID-19 ripple across the world, they have upset longstanding migration and employment patterns, bringing both challenges and opportunities. One major …
Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing
Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 40 people and displaced thousands in western Nepal, officials said on Saturday.