The Himalayan country is far behind in enforcing construction codes despite sitting on the fault lines of two major tectonic plates, experts say.
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Nepal Quake Kills at Least 70
As rescuers searched the mountainous villages where the earthquake struck, officials cautioned that the death toll was likely to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many areas.
A Small Country Far From Ukraine Is Sending Hundreds toWar, on Both Sides
Scores of young Nepali men have gone to fight, some lured by Russia’s promise of work, others to fight for Ukraine, raising the prospect of Nepalis fighting one another in a distant war.
Tuesday Briefing: Biden Weighs a Visit to Israel
Plus the future of salmon farming.
An Everest Climber Had ‘No Energy, No Oxygen, Nothing.’ A Sherpa Saved Him.
The arduous six-hour rescue in May came during an especially deadly spring climbing season on the world’s highest mountain.
4 Everest Ascents in 10 Days: Sherpas Battle for a Climbing Record
The friendly but grueling competition mixes monetary rewards with abundant dangers for a pair of veteran mountain guides.
From Rap Star to Engineer to Young Mayor Demolishing Swaths of Kathmandu
A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city.
‘I See No Future’: Sherpas Leave the Job They Made Famous
Perils of the job and a scant safety net are pushing climbing guides to leave the industry and ensure the next generation has other options.
Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks
The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.
Kung Fu Nuns of Nepal Smash Convention
In Himalayan Buddhism, the religious roles of nuns have long been restricted by rules and customs. But one sect is changing that, mixing meditation with martial arts and environmental activism.