Authorities in a village in Nepal registered first same-sex marriage in the Himalayan nation in what is being termed as a 'historic' step in the largely conservative country.

Nepal becomes first South Asian nation to register same-sex marriage

Nepal has registered its first same-sex marriage. Five months after the Supreme Court issued an interim order clearing the way for such marriages in the largely conservative country...

Nepal registers first same-sex marriage after landmark court ruling

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

A group of protesters clashed with the police in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Thursday (Nov 23) demanding the restoration of the monarchy that was abolished around 15 years ago.

Pro-monarchy and anti-govt demonstrations in Nepal injure 30

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

The Nepali Supreme Court has asked the government to provide, in writing, its reasons for the ban before a Dec. 5 hearing.

Nepal SC directs government to submit reasons for TikTok ban

The Nepalese govt has decided to ban the Chinese-owned social media app- TikTok for disturbing social harmony and goodwill. Kathmandu has also sent shockwaves to Beijing after it launched a probe into a Chinese project - the newly built Pokhara International Airport that was inaugurated in January. Why is Nepal standing up to China?

Nepal-China ties tense up over TikTok, airport

Nepal government bans China-owned video sharing app TikTok citing its negative impact on social harmony. This comes a day after it launched an investigation into the Pokhra airport that was financed and built by Chinese state-owned companies.

Nepal govt bans TikTok, launches probe into Chinese project

Nepal has decided to ban the Chinese short-form video app TikTok citing its negative effects on social harmony, local media reported on Monday (Nov 13). According to a report by The Kathmandu Post, the government said that a large section of the society criticised TikTok for encouraging a tendency of hate speech.

Nepal decides to ban TikTok citing negative effects on social harmony

Nepal has grappled with a series of devastating earthquakes over the past decade. It all began with the 7.8 magnitude quake in 2015, and since then, Nepal has experienced frequent tumblers that often reverberate across Northern India.

Why do Nepal quakes shake north India? Delhi NCR buildings under threat?

A second flight carrying nine tonnes of emergency relief materials by India landed in Nepal on Monday (Nov 6). India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar took to his official X handle and reiterated New Delhi's steadfast support to Nepal after a 6.

Second consignment of emergency relief materials from India arrives in Nepal

At least 16 people were injured after three tremors of over 4 magnitude hit western Nepal's Jajarkot on Monday, days after the country witnessed its worst quake in eight years that claimed the lives of 157 people and left a total of 266 others injured, security agencies said on Tuesday.

Nepal quake: 16 more people injured in quake aftershocks

On November 6, 2023, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, which was the second earthquake in three days.

Earthquake in Nepal: Another 5.6 magnitude in Nepal jolts the Himalayan nation

Nepal is picking up the pieces 2 days after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country's West leaving at least 157 people dead and causing massive damage to infrastructure and houses. Now there's another problem winter is approaching there are reports of hundreds of families left without a roof over their heads.

Nepal Earthquake: India sends medicines, and other humanitarian aid to Nepal

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.

Nepal earthquake death toll rises to 157: Likely to rise further

The devastating trail of earthquake in Nepal dodged a set of municipal workers, which is currently being hailed as a miracle in and beyond the Himalayan country sandwiched between India and China.

Nepal quake: Municipality at epicentre miraculously escapes destruction despite widespread havoc

Helicopters and ground troops rushed to help people hurt in a strong earthquake that shook northwestern Nepal districts just before midnight Friday, killing at least 132 people and injuring dozens more, officials said Saturday.

At least 132 dead as earthquake rocks Nepal

Helicopters and ground troops rushed to help people hurt in a strong earthquake that shook northwestern Nepal districts just before midnight Friday, killing at least 128 people and injuring dozens dozens more, officials said Saturday.

At least 128 dead as earthquake rocks Nepal

At least 73 dead as earthquake rocks Nepal

A wave of vicious weather driven by phenomena of global warming and climate change is sweeping across South Asia. Its most visible signatures are a retreat of glaciers, rising river water levels, and frequent flooding. The latest warning has come from U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who visited the area near Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, and said that Nepal's snow-capped mountains have lost close to one-third of their ice in over 30 years due to global warming.

Nepal: UN chief warns of melting glaciers

At least 73 dead as earthquake rocks northwestern Nepal

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

The death toll after a strong earthquake struck Nepal, on Friday night (Nov 3) climbed to at least 157, according to media reports. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and some other states of north India, the National Centre for Seismology said.

Death toll rises to 157 as devastating earthquake hits Nepal; India expresses solidarity

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