Not for the first time, the tourism-dependent Himalayan nation appears to put profit ahead of personal safety.
COVID-19: Nepal halves entry points for Indians, extends suspension of flights until August 31
A Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Baluwatar on Monday evening made the decisions on the recommendations made by the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC).
Covid-19: Nepal halves entry points with India, suspends flights till Sept
Nepal has decided to halve the number of designated entry points for Indian nationals to 10 from the existing 20 and extended the suspension of domestic and international flights until August 31 due …
Nepal extends suspension of domestic, int’l flights
The Nepal government has decided to extend the suspension of domestic and international flights as well as public transport until August 31 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday’s decision came amid a …
Heavy rains kill four of Nepal family; floods ease in India
A 35-year-old woman and her three children, aged between four and 11, were killed in western Nepal when heavy rains brought down their mud-and-stone house early on Tuesday, police said.
EU Provides €1.65 Million Humanitarian Aid to Support Flood Victims of Bangladesh, India, Nepal
In the statement, the EU further added that €500,000 will be spent for India to provide food and livelihood assistance, emergency relief supplies, and water and sanitation services to people.
Nepal extends suspension of domestic, international flights
The Nepal government has decided to extend the suspension of domestic and international flights as well as public transport until August 31 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Menstrual health and mentoring in Nepal lockdown
In rural areas of Nepal where menstruation is widely stigmatised, volunteers have been helping women and girls overcome the additional barriers of lockdown, so that they can maintain their period in a …
Citizenship of Buddha: Beyond Jaishankar vs Madhav Nepal war of words
Last month, it was Nepal’s PM KP Sharma Oli, who declared Lord Ram to be a Nepali national. Now, a tweet by EAM S Jaishankar has drawn a sharp retort from an influential leader of Nepal — Madhav …
Neighbourhood First! India gives ventilators to the Nepal Army, assures of help to fight COVID-19
Top sources confirmed to Financial Express Online that “the medical aid was provided as per the request raised by the Nepali Army leadership in its interaction with the Indian counterparts.” …