In the wake of relentless rainfall in the region, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology of Nepal on Friday issued warning about the rising levels of water in the rivers situated on Southern Plains of the country.

Nepal issues warning as water level of major rivers likely to rise

Nepal's only international airport was closed Friday after a plane skidded off the recently repaired runway, injuring two people, officials said. The country has a poor flight safety record -- Nepali airlines are banned from European Union airspace -- and its airports are notoriously difficult to land in.

Nepal airport closed after plane skids off runway

A court here on Monday announced 16 years of a prison sentence and penalty worth one million (in Nepali Rupees) for a former United Nations official from Canada found guilty of child abuse.

Nepal court announces 16 years jail term, one million penalty for ex-UN worker

The Tibetan community in Nepal called off plans to mark the birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama after their request for a public celebration was rejected over security concerns, a government official said on Sunday.

Nepal denies Tibetans' request to hold Dalai Lama birthday celebration

The probe into February chopper crash which killed Tourism Minister Rabindra Adhikari and 6 others indicated that a snow blizzard might have caused the accident.

Snow blizzard might have caused the February chopper crash

A new Sino-Nepal "friendship bridge" that links the Himalayan nation with Tibet has been formally opened to traffic, four years after the old bridge was damaged in the massive 2015 earthquake.

New Sino-Nepal friendship bridge comes into operation in Kathmandu

Ameesha Chauhan, a survivor of the Everest "traffic jam" who is in the hospital recovering from frostbite, said climbers without basic skills should be barred to prevent a recurrence of this year's deadly season on the world's highest peak.

Everest 'traffic jam' survivor calls for tougher rules

Several Maoist activists were arrested in Nepal as a general strike called by an outlawed communist group on Monday disrupted normal life in the country, a day after a series of explosions rocked the capital Kathmandu, killing at least four people.

Maoist activists arrested in Nepal as nationwide strike disrupts life

At least three people were killed and five others were injured in two separate gas cylinder explosions in the Nepal capital, Kathmandu on Sunday. The first incident happened in Sukedhara area of the national capital where a gas cylinder exploded, killing two persons and injuring seven others.

Nepal: At least three dead in two explosions in Kathmandu

IndiGo on Wednesday announced that it will start six new domestic flights to and from Kolkata from July 20. Moreover, the no-frills airline said it will start a third direct flight on Delhi-Kathmandu route from July 4.

IndiGo to start six new flights connecting Kolkata from July 20

An eight-member team of Nepali mountain guides on Tuesday successfully scaled the Mount Everest, becoming the season's first team to open the climbing route to the world's highest peak.

Eight climbing guides reach Everest top, open climbing route for this season

A helicopter transfers Malaysian climber Chin Wui Kin to hospital in Kathmandu. He was stranded in the open for two nights on one of the world's most treacherous mountains before being rescued. Climbing experts said it was a "miracle" that 48-year-old survived the freezing conditions on Mount Annapurna for so long.

Malaysian climber in 'miracle' rescue on Nepal's Mr. Annapurna

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter Scale jolted Kathmandu in Nepal at early morning hours on Wednesday. According to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake measuring 4.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 hits Nepal

A 69-year-old French national has been arrested here for allegedly sexually abusing two teenage boys by luring them in the pretext of offering money, police said.

French national arrested in Nepal for sexually abusing children

Nepal will hold a first-ever investment conclave here next month to primarily focus on building relations between India and Nepal through entrepreneurship development.

India-Nepal franchise conclave to kick off next month in Kathmandu

Two mild quakes hit Nepal within a gap of five minutes on Tuesday, but there were no reports of any damage to property or casualties, officials said Wednesday. First termor of 4.

Two earthquakes with magnitude 4.4, 4.1 hit Nepal

A powerful explosion on the outskirts of Nepal's capital Kathmandu has killed at least one person and left two others injured, police said Saturday. The incident occurred outside the headquarters of Ncell, a telecommunications company mostly owned by Malaysia-based Axiata Group Berhad.

Blast in Nepal's capital kills one, injures two

Describing climate change as the "biggest challenge" the world is facing, several countries on Sunday expressed resolve to reduce the use of fossil fuels, curb carbon emissions, use natural resources judiciously, and follow the Paris climate change agreement.

Kathmandu Declaration: Countries resolve to follow Paris climate deal

Kuriki had made seven unsuccessful attempts to scale Everest.

Watch: Body of Japanese climber who died on Everest brought to Kathmandu

In a symbolic move, the Mayor of Kathmandu handed over keys of the city to Indian PM signifying that the city will be always open to PM Modi. While reactivation of SAARC was not discussed Bimstec summit will soon be held in Nepal

With his recent visit to Nepal, PM Modi tries to re-engage with the neighbour, forget past mistakes

'Relations between neighbours are different from others. Neighbours have always been our top priority,' said Oli

'Neighbours have always been our top priority,' says Nepal PM Oli as he & Modi issue joint statement

Modi leaves on a two-day visit to Nepal Friday. The prime minister, in a statement, exuded confidence that his visit would further cement India's people-centric partnership with Nepal on the basis of mutual benefit, goodwill and understanding

India will remain steadfast partner of Nepal: PM Modi

Modi's visit to Nepal comes a little more than a month after Prime Minister Oli visited India.

PM Modi begins his Nepal visit on Friday, to focus on building trust

Nepali Joint Secretary Ram Hari Pokhrel, said the letter from the Indian company has put us in a fix.

Indian firm seeks Rs 3 billion for Kathmandu-Tarai expressway detailed project report

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