Many in the region had only just rebuilt homes that were damaged by a powerful 2015 earthquake. The country is also facing an economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Author: BHADRA SHARMA
Dozens Are Feared Dead in Nepal Landslide
Eleven bodies were recovered and 27 people were still missing. Some of the homes lost had been rebuilt after Nepal’s devastating 2015 quake.
Nepal’s Animal-Sacrifice Festival Slays On. But Activists Are Having an Effect.
With officials cracking down, the number of animals slaughtered during the Gadhimai festival has dropped sharply over the years.
Parliament Speaker in Nepal Resigns After Rape Accusation
After a parliamentary employee accused Krishna Bahadur Mahara of raping her, the governing Communist Party forced him to step down. He denies the accusations.
Baby Chimpanzees’ Case Reveals Nepal as a Trafficking Hot Spot
Five men were convicted of smuggling two baby chimpanzees through Nepal, which has become a hot-spot for traffickers.
Nepal Seeks Help Identifying Bodies Found on Mount Everest
Four corpses were removed from the mountain this season, one of the deadliest ever. It’s unclear when the climbers died, and some of the bodies are unrecognizable, Nepalese officials said.
Dozens Dead in Nepal After Devastating Storm
“Dead bodies are scattered everywhere,” an official said, as rescuers continued to search through the debris.
Pilot in Nepal Plane Crash Had an ‘Emotional Breakdown,’ Officials Say
A report found that the captain’s “moody and aggressive” behavior during the flight might have contributed to the crash last year, which killed 51 people.