In this monsoon season, so far there have been more than 60 weather-related fatalities. With roads cut off and more rain expected, the toll could rise.
Author: BHADRA SHARMA
Arrest Threatens Nepal’s Standing as Bastion of Free Speech
A media executive was arrested after his company published critical reports about a powerful government minister.
Rescuers in Nepal Retrieve the Bodies of an American Climber and Her Guide
The two were racing to climb the 14 tallest mountains in the world when they were killed in an avalanche.
Nepal Is Banning TikTok Over Hate Content, Officials Say
The small Himalayan nation’s cabinet of ministers said the Chinese-owned app had neglected its repeated requests to curb content that affected “social harmony.”
One Climber Dies and Another Is Missing on Himalayan Mountain
Noel Hanna, an experienced alpinist, was found dead at a camp after he climbed the summit of Annapurna without supplemental oxygen.
Nepal’s Revolving Door Produces a New Leader but No Hoped-For Change
A former rebel chief became prime minister for a third time in a country long racked by political instability.
Plane Crashes in Nepal With 22 Aboard, Government Says
The search for the plane and its passengers and crew was being hampered by bad weather.
Nepal’s Chief Justice Is Suspended, Deepening Political Chaos
Accusations and a possible ouster could aggravate divisions that have paralyzed much of the Nepal government for months.