Former Nepalese home ministry officials allegedly involved in the fake Bhutanese refugee camp scam. Multiple officials were arrested and protests erupts in the Parliament where lawmaker strips for not being allowed to speak.

Nepal's former member of the Parliament arrested as fake Bhutanese refugee camp scam rocks | WION

Nepal's former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Balkrishna Khand was on May 10 arrested from his residence in connection to the alleged trafficking of Nepal nationals as Bhutanese refugees abroad.

Nepal’s former Home Minister arrested in ‘Bhutanese refugee scam’

At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province. Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province.

Nepal: Three killed, nine injured in avalanche while collecting 'Himalayan viagra'

Nepal's economy has plunged into recession for the first time in 60 years. The country, on Tuesday, put a forecast at its economic growth rate - this fiscal year would be only 2.16%. However, the forecast from Nepal's national statistical office is lower than the projections of the institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

Nepal's economic crisis: Inflation rate at 7.4% year-on-year basis | WION Pulse

Nepal's economy plunges into recession, hits lowest mark for first time in 60 years | WION Dispatch

The border curbs imposed by China had impacted rural population in Nepal, specifically those living near the frontline. With the crisis of food, health and central supplies - the life and livelihood of the villagers are at stack. Watch the video to know more.

China border curbs: Nepal village bears brunt, faces food shortage

Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Thursday (April 27) that they would prolong the ceasefire agreement by 72 hours. However, violence was reported in the capital city of Khartoum and the western region of Darfur.

Morning brief: Sudan's warring factions agree to extend truce, explosions reported throughout Ukraine, & more

Amid reports of a FlyDubai airline's plane catching fire mid-air after taking off from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, en route to Dubai, on Monday (April 24), Nepal's aviation authority said the Boeing 737-800 with nearly 150 people on board is "normal now and proceeding to her destination Dubai as per the flight plan.

Nepal: FlyDubai flight is 'normal now' after reports of plane catching fire mid-air

After the signing of the Trade and Transit Agreement with China seven years ago, which gave Nepal access to seven Chinese ports for third-country trade, not a single shipment has moved, as per reports.

Nepal: Seven years since transit deal with China, no shipment has moved

Trade agreement signed between China and Nepal, seven-years-ago has reportedly failed to reap any results. The agreement which allowed Nepal to access several Chinese ports for third country imports have not seen the shipment of even single consignment.

No benefits for Nepal from deal with China; import deal yet to be effectuated

Nepal is facing an unprecedented wildfire disaster. Amid forest fires, recently Kathmandu became the most polluted in the world. It is expected that the Himalayan nation will record over 9,000 forest fire cases by the end of this year. As per the Nepali authorities, the country lacks institutional mechanisms and policies to tackle forest fires. What is the government doing about the crisis?

Why is Nepal unable to control wildfires?

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Anurag Maloo, an Indian mountaineer who went missing on Nepal's Mount Annapurna, has been found alive in critical condition by rescuers, his brother said on Thursday (April 20).

Anurag Maloo: Missing Indian climber found alive in critical condition on Nepal's Mt Annapurna

Narayan Prasad Saud, the head of the Nepali Congress, was sworn in as Nepal's new foreign minister on Sunday. At the Rashtrapati Bhavan in this city, President Ram Chandra Poudel swore the newly appointed foreign minister to office and to secrecy.

Nepal: Narayan Saud becomes new Foreign Minister, PM names him ahead of India visit | WION Dispatch

Nepal: PM Prachanda names Narayan Saud as new foreign minister ahead of India visit

Gravitas Global Headlines: Search underway for 3 Nepali climbers who fell into crevasse on Everest

3 Nepali Sherpas are missing. They were on their way to the world's highest peak, the Mount Everest. The rescue operation to find these climbers, who fell into the abyss is still on.

3 Nepali Sherpas go missing on Mount Everest

India and Nepal announced the first major trade deal of its kind. Both the nations have confirmed an agreement that will enable cross-border trade without the need to exchange any physical currency.

India & Nepal major trade deal: Indians can pay using QR codes in Nepal, UPI brands agreed to deal

Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is likely to embark on a state visit to India before mid-April. However no date has been finalised between the two sides, sources in Kathmandu and New Delhi.

Nepal's Prime Minister likely to visit India in mid April

Nepal`s newly elected president Ramchandra Paudel has been admitted to a hospital after he complained of acute stomach pain, as per local media outlets. He was taken to Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu's Maharajgunj on April 1 and his principal adviser Suresh Chalise confirmed that the president was to remain in the hospital overnight.

Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel admitted to hospital

Nepal’s ten-party ruling alliance failed to name new members to the Cabinet on Thursday as disagreement continued among its leaders about the distribution of portfolios. Earlier, the parties had agreed on a formula to share the departments, with the Nepali Congress emerging with the largest chunk of eight ministries.

Nepal: Ruling coalition delays cabinet expansion as speculation continues about PM's India visit

The ruling coalition of Nepal has decided on the number of Ministries after holding a second round of meetings in response to demands from all parties for a large number of seats in the cabinet. Nine political parties will make up the new Council of Ministers. The Nepali government will soon announce the expansion of the cabinet.

Nepal: Nine political parties part of new cabinet expansion

Nepal Cabinet Expansion: Nine political parties part of new cabinet

On March 24, An Air India flight averted a mid-air collision with a Nepal Airlines plane after the Air India crew saw the flight coming from opposite direction while descending into Kathmandu. Nepal has suspended three air traffic controllers. But is that all?

Gravitas | Nepal: Air India, Nepal Airlines flights avert mid-air collision

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