Xi, according to a statement published in official media on Saturday morning, said the two countries have “…always respected each other, treated each other as equals, enhanced political mutual trust …
Nepal: Pastor imprisoned for saying prayer can heal COVID-19 released
A pastor imprisoned for over three months in Nepal for saying prayers can heal the novel coronavirus was released after paying a hefty bail this month.
1947 pact on Gorkha soldiers redundant, says Nepal Minister
The 1947 agreement among India, Nepal and the United Kingdom that deals with the military service of Gorkha soldiers has become “redundant,” Foreign Minister of Nepal Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said on …
Oli’s remarks against India undiplomatic, says Nepal leader
Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has committed three “mistakes” with his recent “undiplomatic” and “irritating” anti-India statements, a senior leader of the ruling Communist Party has said, …
Nepal Reopens Everest Despite Pandemic Uncertainty
A nationwide lockdown was lifted last week, and Nepal is now open “for tourism activities, including mountaineering and trekking.” Mira Acharya of the tourism department told AFP. The government will …
The Latest: Nepal opens up Himalayan peaks to climbers | Charlotte Observer
Nepal is opening its Himalayan peaks, hoping to bring back Western climbers who were unable to visit during a spring lockdown.
The Latest: Nepal opens up Himalayan peaks to climbers
Nepal is opening its Himalayan peaks, hoping to bring back Western climbers who were unable to visit during a spring lockdown. The government, expedition workers and businesses are hoping foreign …
Nepal to reopen Everest to climbers despite COVID-19 case rise
KATHMANDU: Nepal will reopen its Himalayan mountains including Mount Everest to climbers for the autumn season, officials said on Thursday (Jul 30), to boost the tourism-dependent economy despite …
How Nepal Got Its Borders
After the Anglo-Gorkha War in 1814, the British and the Gorkhas had different understandings of what exactly a border meant. On June 18, Nepal’s Parliament unanimously passed a constitutional …
Nepal resumes mountaineering activities halted for five months due to COVID-19 outbreak
KATHMANDU: The Nepal government on Thursday resumed the mountaineering activities five months after they were halted due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, a senior official has said. The …