On Wednesday (Jan 10), a Nepal court sentenced former national captain Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years in prison for rape. Lamichhane, 23, has seen his life turn upside down after being accused of raping a young woman in a Kathmandu hotel.

Nepal's star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane jailed for eight years for rape

From a beauty contest to a picnic, elephants from Chitwan National Park in Nepal had a field day during the Hatti Mahotsav - the festival of tuskers - that returned 3 years post the COVID-19 pandemic. Let's take you to the town of Sauraha in the Himalayan Nation for this unique festival of Jumbos.

Nepal: Elephant festival returns after 3 years | Inside South Asia

The Nepal government has suspended the issuance of work permits to its citizens to travel to Russia and Ukraine following the death of at least 10 Nepalese citizens who joined the Russian Army in the ongoing war between the two neighbours.

Nepal suspends work permits for Russia and Ukraine after soldiers killed

At least five people, including two children, were reportedly killed and several others were injured after the Benapole Express was set on fire in Dhaka in prepoll violence.

Nepal: Benapole express catches fire on it's way to Dhaka, 5 dead

Nepal government suspends work permits for Russia and Ukraine

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Kathmandu on January 4 on a two-day visit to co-chair the seventh Nepal-India Joint Commission meeting on Thursday and Friday during which they will review the overall state of bilateral ties.

India's EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Nepal on two-day visit

Nepal got Sinovac vaccines in April 2021 as a grant from China. China refused to take the vaccines back. The vaccines were in storage for over two years. W.H.O recommended Pfizer, Moderna, Covishield over SINOVAC. Watch to know more!

Nepal to destroy China Covid vaccines, 4 million Sinovac vaccines to be destroyed

Nepal to destroy 4 million Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines, 2.5 years after buying them from China

Nepal to destroy 4 million Chinese covid vaccine. Watch the video to know more.

Nepal to destroy 4 million Chinese covid vaccine

The Yeti Airlines crash in Nepal that claimed 72 lives nearly a year ago was caused due to a combination of human error and a critical lack of awareness among the flight crew, the official report from a government-appointed investigation panel said on Friday (Dec 29).

Nepal: Yeti airlines plane crashed because pilot pulled 'wrong lever'

The Pokhara plane crash in Nepal, involving pilots with limited experience at the airport, highlights the critical importance of rigorous training and adherence to safety standards in aviation. Human error, combined with Nepal's challenging topography and unpredictable weather, has led to a worrying trend of aviation disasters in the country. With over 900 lives lost in Nepalese air accidents since 1955, brings to light the dire need for improved aviation practices.

Gravitas | Pokhara Crash Report: A wake-up call for Nepal's aviation safety

A Nepal airplane crash that claimed 72 lives almost a year ago was likely the result of human error. According to a government-appointed investigator - the Yeti airplane - flying from Kathmandu to the tourist town of Pokhran.

Nepal plane crash: Deadliest plane crash in 30 years, probe points to lack of technical training

Sri Lankan foreign minister Ali Sabry is in Nepal for the first meeting of the Nepal Sri Lanka Joint Commission at the foreign ministers' level. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Joint Commission meeting will address bilateral cooperation issues including trade and investment, tourism, education, defence, culture and People to People relations.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister arrives in Nepal

Another Nepalese soldier has died in the Ukraine war. This has taken the total count to seven. Nepal has asked Russia to send the dead bodies home. What are Nepalese nationals doing on Russian frontlines?

Gravitas | Ukraine war: Another Nepalese soldier dies

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

Nepalese authorities have arrested a man who tried to physically assault former Prime Minister and Opposition CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli during a popularity campaign in the Dhankuta district of eastern Nepal.

Video: Nepalese man tries to slap ex-PM KP Sharma Oli during campaign, arrested

A person attempted to physically assault Nepal’s former Prime Minister and Opposition CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli during a popularity campaign in the Dhankuta district of eastern Nepal.

Formal Nepal PM KP Oli physically assaulted

In Nepal, the government has imposed a 133% value-added tax on onion and potato imports triggering a traders' protest in the country.

Nepal faces shortage of potatoes & onions after traders protest against VAT

The Nepalese government has formerly requested Russia to seize the recruitment of its citizens. As six Nepalese died fighting for Russian army.

Six Nepalese died fighting for Russia, Nepal alarmed by citizens recruitment in Russia

The Nepal police have detained 12 people accused of illegally sending young recruits to the Russian army. This comes days after authorities confirmed the death of six Nepali fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war. Nepal has prohibited its citizens from joining foreign armies except countries like India and the UK with whom they have agreements.

Nepal's government was alarmed by citizens recruited in Russian Army

The United States has returned four antiquities worth $1 million to Nepal, including a pair of gilt copper masks representing a Hindu deity, following anti-trafficking operations.

US returns $1 million in stolen antiquities to Nepal

Six Nepalese nationals serving in the Russian Army have been killed in the war with Ukraine, the government announced on Monday, urging Moscow not to recruit Nepali citizens into its forces.

6 Nepalese killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, says govt, seeks compensation for victims’ kin

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