A Nepalese mother is back in high school to complete what she abandoned 11 years ago. Her schoolmates are her two sons. Why do so many Nepalese women drop out of school? How is the government tackling this issue? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Nepalese mom attends school with sons

Nepal is in the grip of another political crisis as the country's rulers are clashing. There is an apparent tussle between the executive and the president over citizenship Bill and it appears that the lawmakers are stuck between the government and president.

Standoff between Nepal's President & govt over citizenship to 'foreign women'

Nepal is in the grip of another political crisis as the country's rulers are clashing. In the new citizenship amendment bill, a provision allows foreign women who are married to Nepalese citizens the right to acquire citizenship immediately.

Another political crisis grips Nepal, citizenship amendment bill splits Nepalese lawmakers

Nepal is in the grip of another political crisis. The President & Government are sparring over a citizenship bill. The bill allows foreign women married to Nepalese men the right to acquire citizenship immediately. Palki Sharma tells you how this provision has sparked controversy.

Gravitas: Nepal's President vs Nepal's Government over Citizenship Bill

President Bidya Devi Bhandari opposes an amendment to Nepal's citizenship law that was passed by parliament. Prime Minister Sheikh Bahadur Deuba reportedly told members of his party that the President could resign instead of giving her ascent to these amendments.

WION Dispatch: Nepal govt fears President could resign in protest against new citizenship law

In Nepal, there's an apparent tussle between the executive and the president over the citizenship bill. It appears that the House of Representatives is stuck between the government and the president, which is a constitutional post in the nation with no executive powers.

Nepal's citizenship bill: Is it gender discriminatory?

Crisis is unfolding in Nepal as President Bidhya Devi Bhandari opposes an amendment to Nepal's citizenship law that was passed by parliament. Prime Minister Sheikh Bahadur Deuba reportedly told members of his party that the President could resign instead of giving her ascent to these amendments.

Nepal government fears President could resign in protest, cause constitutional vacuum

Watch South Asia Diary with Mariam Wardak: + UN rights chief in Bangladesh + Garbage chokes Nepal's holiest river + Elephants in Pakistan get root canals + Sri Lanka's rice crop stunted

South Asia Diary: UN rights chief visits Rohingya camp in Bangladesh | Jumbo root canal in Pakistan

The Indian Army Chief, Manoj Pande, will be visiting Kathmandu from September 4 to 8, a Nepal Army official confirmed. This will be his first visit to the Himalayan nation since his appointment to the post on April 30 earlier this year.

Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande to visit Nepal from September 4 to 8

Nepali sherpa Sanu Sherpa has set a climbing record by scaling all the world's 14 peaks that are higher than 8,000 metres (26,247 feet). His Pioneer Adventure hiking company said in Kathmandu that Sanu Sherpa reached the top of Pakistan's Gasherbrum II on Thursday.

48-year-old Nepali sherpa sets climbing record by scaling all the world's 14 peaks

The Bagmati river, Nepal's most sacred river is also its most polluted. The government and volunteers are working to remove waste in and along the waterway but some environmentalists aren't optimistic these efforts will make much of an impact.

Nepal's holy river Bagmati choked with sewage

China for the last two years has imposed an ‘undeclared blockade’ of Nepal, allowing only a few containers to cross. Now, it has completely shut down both trading points with Nepal — Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi, the two main ones at border for importing goods from China.

China blocks trading points citing Covid-19, Nepal traders suffer losses

Nepal's foreign minister reaffirmed his country's one-China policy during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. China promised to invest $15 billion dollars in multiple Nepalese projects. How must India respond to these moves? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Nepal's foreign minister reaffirms one-China policy

Nepal's foreign minister met with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing on Wednesday. During the meeting, the duo discussed nine cooperation agreements focusing on cross-border railway and economic technical cooperation. However, contrasting statements were issued by China and Nepal.

Nepal foreign minister wraps up China visit

In a bit to further strengthen the diplomatic bond between Nepal and China, the Himalayan nation's Foreign Affairs minister has now held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart.

Nepal Foreign Minister and Wang Yi hold talks, key focus on trade and investment

This week on South Asia Diary with Mariam Wardak : - Sri Lanka's health system is on the verge of collapse - Is Nepal risking letting wartime offenders go unpunished? - Bhutan to charge Indian tourists an entry fee for the first time

South Asia Diary: Sri Lanka's health system is on the verge of collapse

Tigers are making a spectacular return in Nepal. From 121 big cats in 2010, their population have more than doubled to 355 in 2022, according to the December census unveiled by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba at a programme to mark International Tiger Day in Kathmandu on Friday.

Nepal makes a 'roaring' comeback: Tiger’s population more than doubles in 10 years

Nepal's government is training women as tour guides in a bid to promote gender equality in the tourism industry. Saloni Murarka gets you a ground report.

South Asia Diary: Nepal's gender equality push in tourism sector

Human Rights Organisation of Nepal on Tuesday staged a protest against the execution of four democratic activists by Myanmar’s ruling army that has spurred global outrage.

Protest in Nepal against Myanmar’s execution of four activists

In order to revive the hard-hit tourism sector, Nepal Government has begun providing skill training to locals in the tourism business. Nepal’s tourism and hospitality industry continues to face shortages as the majority of employees left the sector during the pandemic.

Nepal reviving its tourism sector through women's participation

During Delhi visit, Top Nepal leader and Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has called increased cooperation with India in areas like connectivity, energy, agriculture, tourism and other areas.

During Delhi visit, top Nepal Communist leader 'Prachanda' bats for cooperation, dialogue

As Nepal continues to struggle with dwindling foreign exchange reserves, the South Asian country's government has taken the decision to extend its complete ban on the import of ten different types of products, till the end of August.

Looking to preserve forex reserves, Nepal extends import ban on ten items

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba completes a year in office, and questions have been raised about Nepal’s non-aligned foreign policy. Deuba was appointed the prime minister after the country’s supreme court ordered his appointment to replace CPN-UML leader KP Sharma Oli.

As Nepal PM completes a year in office, US-China political rivalry unfolds

Top Chinese official Liu Jianchao, head of the International Liaison Department of the Chinese Communist Party is in Nepal to reportedly reunite communist forces in the country.

China delegation met Nepal PM, top leaders; visit amid fears of Nepal tilting towards US

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