At least 17 people died after an aircraft belonging to private airline company Saurya Airlines with 19 people on board crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning.

Nepal Plane Crash: 17 killed in Kathmandu's plane crash, 2 rescued

A Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu on Wednesday, as media reported. 19 people, including aircrew, were aboard the Pokhara-bound plane which met with the accident at around 11 am.

Nepal Plane Crash: Plane crash at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Int'l Airport

Nepal's PM KP Sharma Oli takes oath of office at a swearing ceremony in Kathmandu. The new PM has also appointed two deputy prime ministers and 19 new ministers who took the oath as well.

Nepal welcomes new Prime Minister, Arzu Rana Deuba becomes Nepal's Foreign Minister

Nepal PM Khadga Prasad Oli takes oath, swearing-in ceremony in Kathmandu

Firefighters and local residents battled a massive wildfire on the outskirts of Nepal's capital Thursday as the Himalayan republic endures a severe fire season authorities have blamed on a heat wave. Watch in for more details!

Nepal battles raging wildfires amidst intense heatwave | Wildfire engulfs forest near Kathmandu

Nepal witnessed a wave of demonstrations on Tuesday as thousands stepped out to demand the reinstatement of a monarchy and convert the state into a Hindu Kingdom. Demonstrations took place in Katmandu, Nepal's Capital.

Nepal Protests: Nepal's right-wing party wants a Hindu nation

Victims of loan sharking and microfinance exploitation gathered for a demonstration in Kathmandu on Monday demanding for justice. Watch in for more details!

Nepal loan shark victims from 50 districts travel to Kathmandu on foot for 23 days

Nepal: Loan Shark victims march for justice, demand action in Kathmandu

Nepal's loan shark victims march for justice, demand action in Kathmandu

Nepal will soon make it mandatory for all climbers to get an electronic chip before embarking on the tedious expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. The chip, costing between $10 and $15, will help rescue agencies locate the climbers in an emergency situation.

Nepal mandates electronic chips for Mount Everest climbers starting this spring season

On Thursday, the Nepal-Sri Lanka joint commission conference finished in Kathmandu. Foreign Minister NP Saud and his Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry, who arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday, co-chaired the meeting. According to officials, both parties discussed issues of mutual interest as well as new avenues of cooperation.

Sri Lankan FM in Kathmandu: Nepal & Sri Lanka agree to enhance cooperation

Sri Lanka FM Ali Sabry in Kathmandu to expand ties, agreement likely on science & technology

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister in Kathmandu: To attend Nepal-Sri Lanka Joint Commission meeting

Nepal government has announced elections to fill 19 vacant seats in the Upper House. The meeting of the council of ministers made the decision today to hold the election for the national assemblies during the last week of January.

Nepal government announces election date, polls to fill 19 seats in Upper House | WION

After more than 50 years Nepal abolished its monarchy, thousands of protesters gathered in Katmandu on Thursday, demanding for its restoration. The police used tear gas and water cannons to block their march to the center of Katmandu.

Pro-monarchy protests stir Nepal calling abolishment of Republic | WIONDispatch

15 years after Nepal abolished its Monarchy, tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday, demanding its restoration. Riot police with batons fired tear gas and water cannons to block their march.

'Restore Monarchy' protest in Nepal: Thousands of protesters call for abolishment of Republic | WION

Data shows quakes have not only become more frequent over the past century — likely due to the improvements in earthquake detection technology — but are also causing much more destruction due to the growing population and construction densities.

Strong tremors felt across North India | Nepal: 137 killed, several missing

Nepal vulnerable to earthquakes 138 dead, several missing

4.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal

An earthquake struck Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Sunday morning. There were varying reports in the initial aftermath about the magnitude. Press Trust of India (PTI) reported that the magnitude was 6.

Earthquake hits Nepal's capital city Kathmandu

The millions of school-going children in Nepal started home as their teachers took it upon them to teach the government something.

Nepal: Thousands protest education reforms

China's ambassador to Nepal foul mouthed India at a public event. Chen Song claimed that Nepal is unfortunate to have India as its neighbour, and Kathmandu should take lessons on economy from China.

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal condemn Chinese envoy Chen Song's stance against India

Gravitas: China's ambassador to Nepal foul mouths India

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